Flooring by Parketa nams  /  Door handles by Formani via Trentini

The original floor was long lost, the design team created a Chevron parquet rooted in the authentic floors of historical homes and castles where each plank is different after years of being touched by the sun and the pitter patter of feet. The result exemplifies the quality of craftsmanship in Latvia, and the tailor-made furniture also expresses this. For example, the hallway closet, which leads into the kitchen whose units are standalone, so as not to damage the room’s original substance.

In the dining room, the level of detail shines through every solution from the gold leaf on the walls to the bespoke cabinetry. The sideboard hints at historical aristocracy via the colour palette, materiality, and sheen. The room called for a table of over three metres in length, but the designers found that most ready-made pieces didn’t exceed 2.80 metres. Instead of opting for compromise, they produced a table, pairing wood and stone, since no single piece of marble was large enough to shape a monolith surface.

The play area is beside a small corner of the home, which holds special meaning for the mother of the family. Her hobby is caring for plants, particularly Ficus trees, and the orangery - a space doused in natural light - is created for the pursuit.

A striking green corridor connects the two distinct parts of the apartment leading from the shared living space into each family member’s personal universe. The corridor lighting is the work of artisan Edgars Spridzāns. While similar in some ways, the children’s rooms reflect each son’s interests. The master bedroom is deliberately darker, also because it faces an inner courtyard. The bed is also a bespoke design. At the end of the corridor is a reading nook and resting area for the family’s nanny.



All rooms of the apartment are rooms in their own right, including the bathrooms. Again, they are best characterised by the degree of personalisation, which is seen in the bespoke furniture and touches like the three sinks in the children’s bathroom - one for each son, depending on their age.

Photography  Alvis Rozenbergs

Interior Design  Open Architecture Design: Zane Tetere - Šulce, Linda Balode, Beatrise Dzērve