We present our project for RBNB in the centre of Sofia, an old building inspired by the bygone years of socialist aesthetics combined with artistic avant-garde elements. This fusion brings us endless inspiration and we hope future guests of the apartment will feel the same. The apartment is a multi-bedroom, spanning 130 square meters, owned by an old doctor family.
We had vintage furniture left over from the owner's grandfather, dug out of the attic, sitting there among dust and cobwebs for years - a writing desk, a piano, a sideboard, a coat rack - which we renovated and used in the interior. Additionally, we purchased an antique minibar. We also renovated the set of table and chairs in the living room, which are dressed in new leather, but the solid and luxurious design is there. Adding color, the new antique furniture tells guests of Eastern Europe of the recent past.
The decorative elements-such as the duck lamp in the bedroom, the red cushion with swirly lady legs, the puppy on two legs holding a tray-are meant to diversify the environment of old Sofia architecture and make it more welcoming. Bold abstract paintings in accent colours by Vladko Balev hang on the walls, adding to the artistic feel.
We refurbished the solid walnut doors, which have a beautiful texture and colour to add weight and aristocracy to the interior. We kept the natural oak parquet flooring which brings warmth. We restored an old buffet with a glass case, which we converted into a TV cabinet covered with a natural stone countertop.
In the guest room, rich velvet upholstery covers two armchairs and a sofa. Plush curtains were made to fit them perfectly.
In the entrance hall, an antique sewing machine serves as a table, while animal figures and playful hangers from KARE add a touch of whimsy and eccentricity. A door has been transformed into an authentic alcove, with its frame serving as a frame. This giving of new properties to available materials gives life to the past, to tradition, which connects us to our roots and reminds us where we came from
