Residence refurbishment, Athens

Residence refurbishment, Athens

Redesigning a family home for the future

A radical transformation of a property in Ekali to unify the space, maximise natural light and create continuity between the gardens.

We were contacted by a former client to refurbish their home, a property within a complex in a suburb to the north of Athens.

The space was home to a family of five – including three teenagers, and the clients wanted to open up under-utilised areas and create space for guests, in a lasting, flexible way.

The seemingly disadvantageous narrow width and long depth of the plan became the base of a harmonious and light interior space.

On the ground floor, we created a unified area for a living room, library and dining room, with access to the two gardens.

Upstairs, a living room for the children adjacent to their bedrooms was added, while the attic was redesigned to create a master bedroom, an office with views of the mountains opposite and a walk-in closet. The lower level with access to the back garden was dedicated to a guest suite.

The use of natural materials and subdued colour palette created a smooth background for vibrant furniture, while a semi-transparent metallic screen separated the corridor and living space and created temporary shapes with shadow as the light changes throughout the day.

Testimonials

After a successful collaboration on the design of our offices, we entrusted the Stavropoulou team with the redesign of our home. Both times the team transformed the space into a welcoming and serene environment, combining functionality and aesthetics.

Having chosen them for their unique designs and innovative use of different materials, we came to appreciate the team’s commitment to superior craftsmanship and respect of our budget and time constraints, for an excellent end result.

Alex & Afroditi

A modern interior space with a large built-in bookshelf filled with books, a bright green armchair, a minimalist coffee table, and a decorative perforated rusted metal partition.
A modern living room with a large built-in bookshelf filled with books, bright green armchairs, a grey sofa, a minimalist coffee table, and a dining area in the background, illuminated by natural light.
A close-up view of a decorative perforated rusted metal partition with an abstract pattern of rectangular cut-outs that allow light to pass through.
A modern interior with a large perforated rusted metal partition featuring a geometric pattern, partially visible behind a grey sofa.
A close-up of a textured rusted metal partition with several narrow rectangular cut-outs, providing glimpses into an adjacent room.
A modern living and dining area featuring a perforated rusted metal partition, a grey sofa, a white wall with a window opening on the right side of the space and hanging pendant lights over a dining table.
A contemporary open-concept living and dining area featuring a large built-in bookshelf, hanging pendant lights, a dining table with dark leather chairs, and a seating area with a grey sofa and green armchairs.
A modern living room featuring a sleek, fireplace with a rusted metal cladding and a built-in wood storage area, a grey sofa, a large bookshelf filled with books, and a wooden coffee table.
A modern interior space with clean lines, featuring a light grey wall, recessed lighting, and a view into a room through the open wooden door with bright turquoise walls.