Harmonious Lifestyle

Open AD designed a two-storey apartment characterised by the immaculate pairing of colours, textures and materials in Jūrmala, Latvia.

The design of the whole project is inspired by a nostalgia for the summer cottage aesthetic of the 20th century. In this way, to give a strong sense of place, the main source of inspiration was the location itself and its history. Jūrmala is a resort town on the Baltic coast in Latvia. On the first floor, the backdrop is kept neutral to direct attention towards the design pieces, texture and materials. The choice of materials was also inspired by the natural environment of Jūrmala - its pine forests, dunes, sea and mineral waters, like the solid wood table in the living space. As in the whole apartment, here, Open AD paired also recognizable design pieces with bespoke solutions such as the black wall hung desk.

Considering the family’s needs and wishes, Open AD worked closely on the planning to ensure both shared areas and private quarters. In this family, the children are considered equal family members. This is reflected in the interior design with individual quarters for each child to help foster their personal development. The spaces are multifunctional and interactive. Open AD played with scale, light and tactile variety to evoke the imagination and creative thinking.

The second floor provides personal space for each family member.

The furniture and accessories are united not only by look and feel, but also by uncompromised quality and elegance.

Each child has their own quarters, as well as shared work and play spaces to foster creativity. This is an emotionally intelligent interior for a saturated yet harmonious lifestyle. The apartment reveals the potential of rooms to serve more than one purpose. For example, the bathrooms are not just an area to wash in, but also to prepare for the day ahead, relax and regenerate. So, thanks to the moisture-resistant wallpaper, the children’s bathrooms feel like additional rooms rather than just space for personal hygiene rituals.