Apartment Beige by Vivijana Zorman
Apartment Beige sits in Ljubljana, Slovenia, where designer Vivijana Zorman converts a once-partial attic into a full apartment for a family of five. The renovation centers the high, bright living core while placing bedrooms beneath the roof’s lower pitches, turning constraint into order and daily ease. Calm materials—beige tones and natural oak—tie the rooms together without fuss.
Daylight pours across chevron oak under a tall ridge, catching the pale stone of a chimney wall and the soft upholstery of a deep, ribbed sofa. Steps away, a long dining oval and a bright kitchen island anchor the everyday rhythm of a family home.
This is an attic apartment in Ljubljana by Vivijana Zorman, redesigned for a family of five. The plan concentrates generous height in the social rooms, then slips the bedrooms beneath the lower roof where standing headroom falls away. Clear moves guide the experience—open to gather, low to rest.
Raise the Heart
The living room takes the peak, giving the family the fullest volume for daily life. A textured stone wall folds in a recessed TV while built-in white cabinetry runs the length of one side, finishing in an arched niche that cradles books and objects.
Across the oak floor, two light wire chairs and a compact table form a flexible perch, quick to shift for play or guests. Plants flank a deep, tufted sofa, and small ceiling spots keep the ceiling plane clean and uncluttered.
Cook, Gather, Circulate
The dining and kitchen align with the ridge, so movement from terrace doors to island stays straight and clear. A long oval table with pale chairs sits under a constellation of globe lamps, giving dinners an easy glow without blocking sightlines.
The island rests on rounded ends and ribbed wood, softening the passage between cook zone and dining. A window seat nearby doubles as reading corner and lookout, and slim shelves within an arched recess keep daily items close at hand.
Tuck the Rest
Sleeping rooms slip under the slopes where full height is scarce. In one room, built-in bunks stack along a green-lined niche, paired with a tidy ladder and slim timber slats that give safety without bulk.
Another children’s room draws daylight from a skylight and a band of low windows, perfect for shorter sightlines and afternoon reading. A round rug and low shelving organize toys without swallowing floor area, keeping circulation open for play.
Low, Calm Suite
The main sleeping platform sits just beneath the ceiling, with drawers below and a narrow window strip bringing in green views at pillow height. Adjacent storage wraps the eaves with clean fronts and a warm oak backing, while a skylight brightens dressing.
Bathrooms hold the palette steady—light surfaces, brass fixtures, and gentle texture. One room sets twin vessel basins against round mirrors and a walk-in shower; another centers a freestanding tub beneath a skylight with a leafy mural at the far wall.
Curves and Edges
Throughout, soft curves trim the plan: arched shelving, rounded island corners, and fluted wood on vanities ease movement along tight attic lines. Oak slats at the dining threshold frame the route to private rooms, signaling a shift without closing anything off.
As evening drops, light skims across the herringbone and settles into the alcoves. The roof’s constraint becomes choreography, guiding where the family gathers, works, and turns in—quiet, efficient, and warm.
Photography by Anja Deronja
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