RENTAL HOME INTERIOR DESIGN IN WÄDENSWIL SWITZERLAND
The Makers' Abode
Our clients are true home dwellers. They enjoy listening to records, reading, painting, knitting and long weekend mornings. Their Attika apartment — defined by slanted ceilings, exposed wooden beams and lake-facing views — offered remarkable character and light, yet little privacy and no existing fittings for window treatments.
What began as a custom curtain commission evolved into a broader interior intervention, shaping the open-plan space into clearly defined zones that support their creative daily rituals.
THE DESIGN BRIEF
Generous in proportion yet spatially unresolved, the architecture required modulation rather than alteration. As a rental property, no structural changes were permitted — neither for lighting nor for window treatments.
The brief focused on three core objectives: introduce privacy without compromising the lake views, soften acoustics within the expansive gallery, and establish functional zoning within the open plan.
PROJECT SCOPE
VAULTED OPEN PLAN LIVING AND GALLERY
The generous open volume beneath the slanted ceilings accommodates kitchen, dining, living, reading and gallery areas within one continuous space. While expansive and filled with light, the room lacked definition. We introduced a formal reading corner for two as a quieter retreat and embraced a thick bouclé not only for the furniture but also for the decor. All zones remain connected, yet clearly distinct.
Existing heirloom pieces — including a substantial sofa and layered rugs in the living and dining areas— were integrated intentionally to anchor the space and reflect the clients’ creative lifestyle. Each new addition was selected with longevity in mind, ensuring adaptability for a future home in Switzerland or abroad.
WINDOW TREATMENT STRATEGY
The window treatment concept required both architectural sensitivity and technical flexibility. Each window differed in proportion and position, and as this is a rental property, no structural alterations were permitted.
We developed a system of elegant black wooden rods, designed to be mounted either to the wall or the ceiling. The wooden finish allowed us to customise lengths precisely and combine rods where necessary, creating continuity across the irregular window configuration.
In the dressing room, we introduced a dual-rod solution — one layer for privacy, the other for visual presence. This approach ensured functionality without compromising refinement.
The black finish was chosen intentionally: substantial enough to sit comfortably alongside the exposed wooden beams, yet restrained enough to maintain balance. A classic single-fold pleat introduced symmetry and vertical rhythm, while darker textiles gently frame the windows and soften the abundance of natural light.
Curated selection featuring in this project:
Charrell Home Interiors
Eichholtz | Vical Home
Étaudoré - Artisan Pieces
Elstead Lighting