London office Studio Mills has transformed an old Kraków monastery into a light-filled minimalist family home. In order to create a minimalist interior but a cozy atmosphere, Studio Mills – founded by twin sisters Jayne and Kirsty Mills – took advantage of used pale colours, simple furnishing and bespoke joinery. The result is stunning!

This light-filled family home in Kraków was once an old monastery flat

The designers opted for Douglas fir flooring and white-washed walls to make the space feel bright and airy.

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A full-height library wall made from white lacquered plywood – complete with a rolling ladder – spans one wall.

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A small dining table featuring chairs in different shades separates the living room and the kitchen, where the cabinets are coloured in pale green tones.

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White marble is used in both the kitchen and the bathroom to create what the designers call a “holistic environment”.

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There are some brass details all over the property, including light switches, plug sockets, bathroom taps and radiators.

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A grey sofa contrasts with a mustard yellow arm chair and a circular green side-table, while a monochrome rug stands out against the light-coloured wooden floor.

“We wanted to maximise the short daylight in winter so we created a palette to reflect the light as much as possible,” explained the designers.

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Studio Mills is based in southeast London. The studio was also behind the Manhattan store for watch brand Larsson & Jennings, which features a cantilevered display counter and a bar serving typical Swedish refreshments.

Photography © Edmund Dabney.

Original article: dezeen 


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