A Compact Minimalist Apartment in Slovenia

Dragisic's clients approached her with a vacant apartment that hadn't been updated in quite some time. It was originally divided into a kitchen and dining area, a living space, and bedrooms. She didn't make any significant changes to the floor plan. Instead, Dragisic focused on fixing some architectual elements—like the windows—and refining the interiors. "We aim to achieve more with less, and creatively transform constraint into opportunity because every detail counts," she says.

Dragisic used basic materials and colors throughout the apartment: white for the custom shelving, charcoal gray for the sofa from Cor, and oak for the furniture and flooring. "This approach allowed the residents the freedom of doing any additional decorations (art, colored cushions, carpets, accessories etc.) without disrupting the overall design-statement," she says.

Illumination was key to creating the apartment's atmosphere. Dragisic incorporated indirect LED lighting into the furniture elements in addition to deploying pendants and ceiling sconces. "We wanted to create different lighting situations and atmosphere options that the users could easily change, depending on their current needs," she explains. "At the same time, its very important to be functional in every scenario."

Dragisic custom designed the coffee table in the living area. "The furniture along the walls is in a neutral white and features a geometrical pattern, which magnifies the flat’s ambiance," she says.

Saya chairs by Arper surround an eleven-foot-long table of Dragisic's own design in the dining room.

The pendants overhead are from Artemide.

"The ceiling in the bedroom adorned with a crystal chandelier, which (along with the other vintage accessories) gives this residence a unique soul," Dragisic says.