Minimalist Home Design Features Pastel Colors and Smart Storage

Interior designer Hila Brunstein has renovated a first-time buyer's apartment in Hod Hasharon, Israel, for a young couple with a baby. Brunstein aimed to create a welcoming home for the family, incorporating pastel colors throughout the space. The renovation focused on enhancing the apartment's basic builder-grade finishes.

Key changes included expanding the master bathroom by sacrificing space from the bedroom to create a larger, more luxurious shower. Both bathrooms were fitted with large, easy-to-clean tiles. The children's bathroom features matte black fixtures, while the parents' bathroom has rose gold fixtures. Custom cabinetry was designed to maximize storage and complement the overall aesthetic.

The central living area features real wood flooring, a design element Brunstein emphasizes. Large, functional cabinets were installed to accommodate the family's growing needs, with custom designs from Riviera in soft, pleasant colors. A key feature is an open, ventilated partition that separates the living and dining areas while allowing light and air to pass through. This partition also incorporates the television, maintaining a clean, uncluttered look.

To adhere to the couple's minimalist preference, the designers opted against wall art, instead using cornices and profiles to decorate the walls, adding a unique and light touch. The apartment's color palette extends to the hallway, painted in a light chocolate hue, and the bedrooms, with the master bedroom featuring a cream-colored, built-in wardrobe that blends seamlessly with the walls. Throughout the apartment, textiles and accessories in shades of pink add a cheerful and youthful atmosphere.