Many current trends in design represent our desire to mix styles and create something that is both or in between.

A space that takes elements and characteristics from all sorts of styles and worlds and mixes them together to create something new, one that suits our lifestyle and character.

The Hippie style, which mixes Japanese and Scandinavian, is a classic example of this. But today we’re here to talk specifically about warm minimalism, also known as organic minimalism or soft minimalism.

The style represents a modern version of classic minimalism, sometimes referred to as “cold and alienated.” In contrast to the grayness and roughness we have come to know,

The revamped version combines the functionality and cleanliness of minimalism with earth tones and natural materials to create a warm, inviting, and homey atmosphere.

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For the purpose of illustration, let’s delve together into a 130 square meter apartment in Ramat Aviv, which was received as an envelope and designed by Eviatar Dahan, Dina Botenko and Rotem Bechor from Arad Urban Design.

For a family of four. The couple, who work in the fields of architecture and interior design, emphasized timeless and functional design and the use of natural materials.

The result is warm minimalism at its best, where cleanliness and formal simplicity allow materials to shine and stand out, and meticulous planning down to the smallest details creates a sophisticated and luxurious look that is at the same time pleasant and relaxed.

This is how they did it:

A united front

All the doors in the apartment were integrated into the walls and carpentry units to create continuous, clean surfaces. The room doors were designed from floor to ceiling and were made in a uniform line (zero line) with the wall.

The TV wall in the living room is clad in natural oak and hides doors to the guest bathroom and utility room. The entrance door, which is clad in the same material, is integrated into its center.

On its right side is the television. Subtle divisions on the cladding add interest and create a pleasant and harmonious proportion. The clean design along with the utilization of the height of the space create visual tranquility,

That draws the eye to exactly the right places and emphasizes the geometry of the space and its meticulous elements.

Continuous lines

The design of the apartment emphasizes the use of lines as long as possible, which are enhanced by built elements, lighting fixtures, and furniture. The public space, for example, was designed as a long rectangle,

On one side is the kitchen and on the other side is the living room, beyond which are the bedrooms and bathroom. A long sofa bed emphasizes the structure of the space and fits exactly into its proportions.

Accumulation strips along the walls emphasize the geometric lines. The apartment’s height is fully utilized and subtle demarcation details separate the different surfaces.

In the bathrooms, continuity is created between the floor and walls, which are clad in the same material. For each of the bathrooms, a different type of natural stone was chosen, which is used to cover all surfaces.

Natural materials

Alongside all this minimalism and formal cleanliness, the use of natural materials such as wood, stone, and metal stands out, providing visual richness and filling the space with an impressive texture.

Here you can look back at the wooden wall in the living room and the stone surfaces in the bathrooms. See how a system of sliding glass doors brings in the colorfulness of the Azul stone.

Also for the master bedroom, thus enlarging and enriching it. Also, this is the time to admire for a moment the kitchen, which has tall, sand-colored aluminum fronts and a natural stainless steel island.

Even the utility room is admirable, thanks to the use of wood cladding combined with a niche with stone surfaces.

Useful decoration

In this apartment you will not find unnecessary decorations or shelves full of objects. The decoration and character are obtained mainly through useful elements such as a free-standing bathtub in the master bathroom,

A stone sink and mirror on a pillar in the guest bathroom and deep blue chairs in the dining area.

Black and white photos are hung on the walls and lighting fixtures hanging from the ceiling or wall stand out just where they need to be, for example above the dining area or next to the mirror in the bathroom.

If you examine the details in depth, you will see that the elements themselves also have a minimalist style without decorations, such as floating white shelves in the living room, thin picture frames, rounded light fixtures, and more.

Carpentry details

All the rooms in the apartment feature striking carpentry details, which were specifically tailored to the dimensions and style of the space. Their characteristics are similar – a uniform height and a clean front with push-button opening or elegant, narrow, long handles.

Some incorporate fronts that open and slide into a pocket (concept), as can be seen in the kitchen, which hides a work surface and appliances in the center of the high front, and in the children’s room, which has a cabinet with a work desk. In this way, it was actually possible to maintain a uniform front without compromising the needs of the household members.

Interior planning and design: Eviatar Dahan, Dina Botenko and Rotem Bechor from Arad Urban Design

Project photography: Oded Smadar

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