CENTRÁLNÍ house interior
The new-build house was already well underway, but there was still time to make one fundamental change. Instead of the planned flat plasterboard ceiling, we opened the main living space all the way up to the roof structure. The house immediately gained height and completely different proportions.
We made only minor changes to the layout of the family house. We opened up the entrance hall and focused mainly on the interior design – the kitchen, living and dining area, and bespoke furniture. We kept the material palette tight: white, concrete finish, black steel and walnut. The aim was to create one generous shared space around which everyday life in the house could revolve.
Concrete, black and walnut
The kitchen occupies a large part of the living space, so there was no point trying to hide it. We finished the island and adjoining units in a concrete-effect surface, while the full-height section housing the appliances is entirely black.
We added a solid walnut bar to the concrete island, with seating for two. Walnut reappears on the dining table and other pieces of furniture throughout the interior. And because the kitchen itself already has plenty of visual weight, the shelving next to it does the exact opposite – just a slender structure made from black steel rods.
Open all the way to the roof
The kitchen, dining area and living room form one large space. We placed the dining table in the brightest corner next to the glazing, while the living area is defined by the large sofa and black fireplace. There is still plenty of room between them for the house to handle both everyday life and a larger gathering.
The most important decision, however, happened overhead. We got rid of the planned flat plasterboard ceiling and opened the space all the way to the roof structure. The timber boarding was stained white, keeping the interior bright while giving it a height that would have been a shame to hide. It also finally gave us somewhere to hang lights that can actually make use of all that space.
Timber from floor to wall
There was no need for major alterations in the bedroom. We simply continued the timber flooring up the wall behind the bed and designed the bed itself in the same material.
Here too, the high pitched ceiling with white timber boarding makes a difference. The built-in furniture remains white, with black lights and electrical fittings adding contrast. Instead of adding more cabinets, we ran one long bookshelf above the bed across almost the entire wall.
Concrete finish, mosaic, walnut
We did not completely redesign the bathroom. Instead, we brought its materials into line with the rest of the house. A concrete finish unifies the walls and floor, complemented by black mosaic tiles in the shower.
Walnut returns on the doors of the built-in storage. The same materials used in the main living space appear here again, just in different proportions.
Interior design starts before the furniture
CENTRÁLNÍ is a good example of why it makes sense to start designing an interior while there is still time to make changes to the house itself. We did not need to turn the layout upside down. Opening up the entrance hall and, most importantly, getting rid of the planned ceiling was enough. Opening the living space all the way to the roof changed the house far more than any individual piece of furniture could.
We take the same approach to the design of family house interiors and bespoke villa interiors. When we join a project early enough, we don't just deal with furniture and materials. We also ask whether the space itself could simply be better.
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Radka - 11. 8. 2026