A home that serves as a versatile canvas for a carefully curated mix of furniture and artwork is rarely anything but light, bright and uncluttered. That is exactly the effect achieved in Apartment SQS 308 in Brasilia, Brazil, redesigned by LAMAS. The renovation leaves a neutral base of white walls and warm wooden floors, allowing a striking collection of classic Brazilian furnishings and bold works of art to define each space. The result is an open, airy apartment where pieces from different eras and designers create lively contrast while the overall scheme remains calm and cohesive.
The apartment’s plan is deliberately open: interior partitions have been kept to an absolute minimum so light can travel through zones without interruption. Large banks of windows in both the living room and the kitchen flood the interior with natural daylight, expanding the sense of space and visually connecting the rooms with the exterior. That generous natural light is essential to the scheme—artworks and sculptural furniture come alive against the white backdrop, each piece making a deliberate, joyful accent.
A simple palette of white walls and new, warm wooden flooring provides a neutral stage that still feels welcoming and comfortable. The design team repaired the original plaster, refreshed surfaces and replaced worn floor elements with new cumaru planks installed to match the original fastening pattern, preserving material continuity while giving the interior a renewed, refined appearance. Because the rooms themselves remain restrained, adding or changing accent colors is straightforward—swap a chair, change a cushion or rotate an artwork and the apartment takes on a new mood.
The kitchen balances industrial materials and bold color. Stainless steel shelves and work surfaces sit alongside custom, wall-mounted red storage that injects energy without overwhelming the room. Red accents are used strategically—drawn furniture and storage elements form punctuation marks against the white and metal surfaces, while open shelving keeps the layout functional and visually light.
The dining area embraces texture and contrast: a table with a concrete base and wooden top is surrounded by green chairs that add a natural, graphic element to the composition. Iconic pieces—such as the Eames Hang-It-All coat rack—bring playful color and sculptural form into otherwise neutral corners. These selections underscore the careful balance between modernist simplicity and the warmth of handcrafted Brazilian design.
Our goal was to rescue the visual silence of the space and let the landscape and artworks assert themselves. We repaired the plaster, loosened the old floorboards and repositioned new cumaru planks using the same fastening pattern as the original floor. The furniture and works of art highlight the Brazilianness of masters such as Burle Marx, Dionísio Del Santos, Gilvan Nunes, Zanine Caldas, Lina Bo Bardi, Sérgio Rodrigues and Jorge Zalszupin, among others.
Bedrooms continue the same restrained palette and uncluttered layout, allowing textiles, bedlinen and selected furniture to introduce softer color and texture. Bathrooms follow the clean aesthetic as well—a predominantly white treatment with ample natural light and glass shower zones keeps the bathroom serene and visually expansive. Minimal fittings, clear lines and unobtrusive storage support a relaxed, functional routine.
Overall, Apartment SQS 308 demonstrates how a neutral architectural backdrop and careful material choices—new cumaru flooring, refreshed plaster, and simple white surfaces—can elevate a compact apartment into an adaptable home gallery. Strategic splashes of color, iconic furniture and curated Brazilian artwork combine to create a living environment that is modern, comfortable and distinctly local in character.