The brave owners saw its potential, and with the assistance of the architect Nina Štajner turned it into a colourful holiday apartment with a hint of Scandinavian design.
Many people would consider the purchase of an apartment in a socialist settlement, far from ski resorts, with the original furniture bought in the 80s, an unwise investment. At first the investors, saw no potential in the dark, worn out apartment, but then they plucked up the courage and turned it into a comfortable home away from home. A lot of imagination was employed, but the renovated flat is now a place where they love to spend their family holidays, and host their friends.

Family gathers around the fireplace
They started by emptying the flat, installing underfloor heating, and a fireplace. They considered the investment into a good heating system which they would be able to control from home the most important. A modern fireplace not only gives additional warmth all day long, but also helps create pleasant mood, and is the centre of the family life.
The architect advised new finishing layers, and furniture. The overall image of the apartment is based on the playful colour palette, and a number of graphic elements toned down by the furniture in Scandinavian style. The basic grey colour palette is employed for larger pieces of furniture, e.g. the couch set, kitchen, fireplace, and complemented by wall paper in graphic patterns, chairs in bright colours, and individual decorative details in strong colours.

The owners decided to keep some pieces of the old furniture, which were freshened up by simple procedures: wardrobes in the corridor and in the bedroom were painted or covered with wallpaper, and the old armchair of sentimental value was upholstered with bright orange textile, matching the lively furniture in the colourful dining room.

Alja Košir, Ambienti; translated by G. K.; photographs: Anže Vrabl