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Proyecto: „From café to designer apartment”
From café to designer apartment
Who:
Lena M.
Where:
Hamburg-Altona
What:
An old café
With what:
- Oak White Pore Wide plank
It was love at first sight: “I simply had to talk to the craftsmen in the old café and dig a little deeper.” A stroke of luck, because that’s how Lena M. contacted the owner and secured the beautiful rooms for herself - in Hamburg-Altona, one of the most sought-after districts of the Hanseatic City. The graphic designer had been very homesick after living in Copenhagen, Vienna, and Berlin, so she returned to Hamburg where she wants to follow her passion for design and interior design. “I enjoy living in a “special” place,” and so the old café was just the right thing. A historic corner building, folding doors, and lots of space - but old, worn terracotta tiles gave the space a 70s look and absorbed daylight. Parador supported her project with bright, engineered wood flooring “Oak White Pore” to let Lena's dream of a designer apartment come true. The wide plank flooring reflects light and brightens the space. Her highest praise: Strollers frequently ask if they may take a look inside. And of course there’s still coffee - but only for her many friends.
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The old café in Hamburg-Altona is being transformed into a modern private apartment.
Parador supports the project with a new floor - oak white pore engineered wood flooring.
Lena M. is a 27 year old graphic designer and typographer - and today she's also a floor installer. It's very easy.
Before - After. The oak white pore engineered wood flooring adds brightness to the room.
The engineered wood flooring is simply placed on top of the tiles. An underlay protects the wood while compensating for uneven patches.
Lena’s dad Uli helps to install the new floor. He has four daughters, so there’s always lots for him to do.
The patented Automatic-Click system guarantees very easy installation.
The white finish of the oak white pore reflects daylight and ensures brightness - even on the ground floor.
Our oak white pore engineered wood flooring is “Blue Angel” certified and has the PEFC seal for sustainability.
Lena uses only a few selected furnishing details to make the space look even bigger.
Finally it's time for a chat with her best friend.
Lena loves to deal with interior decoration, art and design.
The dingy granny café is hardly recognisable.
Floors for well-being - for 40 years.
Affectionately placed accents - a new oasis.
Our engineered wood flooring is guaranteed to be made of real wood and has the “Real Wood” certificate.
Lena’s new living- and dining room.
The renovation is done: Lena searches for new inspiration in the current issue of “Couch”.
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