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Shades of Serenity

Shades of Serenity

Authors: arh. Izabela Adelinne Tudorache
Firm: PRAG Studio

Collaborators:
Imagini 3D: Vasluian Andrian
Client: Oltu Octavian și Oltu Elena-Alina

Authors’ Comment

"Shades of Serenity" is an interior shaped around a sense of calm, where light, natural materials and colour come together effortlessly. The home does not seek spectacle, but a quiet beauty that reveals itself gradually, through textures, details and the way each space flows into the next.
Light-toned wood becomes the warm thread running throughout the interior. It appears in the flooring, furniture and wall finishes, paired with shades of cream, sand and stone. Against this neutral backdrop, muted greens and blues, terracotta tones and deep burgundy accents emerge. Colour never dominates the space, but subtly shifts its rhythm and adds depth.
Curved forms soften the clean lines of the furniture. Arches, niches and rounded corners create gentle transitions between functions, turning practical elements into architectural gestures. The bookcase becomes part of the living room backdrop, the bar is tucked into an arch, while built-in furniture extends the architecture and preserves a sense of openness.
In the more intimate rooms, this sense of calm takes on a freer expression. Botanical and graphic wallpapers bring fragments of nature and colour into the bedroom, dressing room and bathrooms. Alongside stone, ceramic, wood and tactile textiles, they introduce small moments of surprise without disturbing the coherence of the home.
Light completes the palette. During the day, it is filtered through curtains and translucent surfaces. In the evening, it becomes warm and diffuse, quietly tracing niches, furniture and stairs. Shadow remains part of the atmosphere, allowing materials to retain their texture and spaces their depth.
"Shades of Serenity" is a serene, tactile home where each room has its own voice, yet all belong to the same story. A home where colour is subdued, forms are gentle, and serenity is not an absence, but a sense of comfort, warmth and space for everyday life.