If you’re thinking of giving your apartment a makeover, grab a pen and notebook now because this home is filled with plenty of usable design tips for urban homeowners.
Designed by Israeli designer Yael Perry, this chic 2,583 sq ft (240 sqm) duplex apartment belonging to a young couple expecting their first child is bathed in soothing tones of greys and blues, along with some vibrant pops of colour.
Colour Blocking for Interiors
Colour blocking is always a good way to segment an open concept floor plan. This is especially useful for narrow or elongated layouts but be careful not to go overboard with too many colours or too contrasting ones.
Notice how the colour blocks in this living room complements each other?
![71593-dyp2-1024x683-1](https://sonadecor.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/71593-dyp2-1024x683-1.jpg)
Texture Adds Depth
Texture. Texture. Texture. Think about adding depth to the look of your space by using textured surfaces and soft furnishing. The walls here are finished in concrete to lend the home an Industrial flair.
![71594-dyp3-1024x576-1](https://sonadecor.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/71594-dyp3-1024x576-1.jpg)
Children’s Bedroom
Continuity is essential when you are bringing the various spaces in the home together.
In this corner that is designed for the child to come, the walls are kept bright and chirpy but there is a block of grey adapted from the adult tones in the living area, which helps to connect the spaces visually.
![71595-dyp4-816x1024-1](https://sonadecor.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/71595-dyp4-816x1024-1.jpg)
Wall Niche
Every inch counts in the bedroom. Here, the designer used an odd corner next to the wardrobe area (cladded with a full-length mirror) and turned it into a small work zone so the homeowner can squeeze in some time to clear the emails before going to bed.
![71596-dyp5-683x1024-1](https://sonadecor.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/71596-dyp5-683x1024-1.jpg)
2 Bedroom Colours
Keep It Simple & Sweet! Keep to a maximum of two colours in a sleeping area so you don’t feel like you are being overwhelmed by the room.
![71597-dyp6-683x1024-1](https://sonadecor.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/71597-dyp6-683x1024-1.jpg)
Glass Partitions
Thin glass panels make great partitions. Here it’s used to seal off the bedroom space without taking up too much space.
![71598-dyp7-754x1024-1](https://sonadecor.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/71598-dyp7-754x1024-1.jpg)
Decorative Cables & Wiring
Use wires to your advantage. Instead of trying to conceal the wiring, turn them into part of the design by coating them in bright colours.
![71599-dyp8-683x1024-1](https://sonadecor.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/71599-dyp8-683x1024-1.jpg)
Simple Colours Interiors
The amazing thing about a simple colour scheme is that any corner becomes an Insta-worthy shot because of the depth it produces and the atmosphere it evokes.
So, go ahead and try to work with muted tones and textures if you are keen on getting this low-fi but cosy effect.
Images courtesy of Itay Benit. This article first appeared on Sona Decor in 2017.
![71600-dyp9-683x1024-1](https://sonadecor.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/71600-dyp9-683x1024-1.jpg)