NME award winner Rina Sawayama has received critical acclaim for her music and style – so it’s only right that her apartment reflects her prestige. Such is the case with her London flat – a perfect treasure trove of pink and teal modern decoration ideas these are nearly as funny as its owner.
Complete with parquet floors, earthy textiles and a gallery wall like no other, Rina Sawayama’s apartment has set the standard for whimsical (yet chic) designs far beyond the British capital – and designer Minako Bryson Studio Kaimihas opened its doors housing etc. Here we visit the vibrant town house of the musician.
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According to Minako, one of Rina’s key requirements was to create a comfortable open-plan living, cooking, and dining area with a high level of functionality — and the space embodies just that. One of the most colorful of these spaces is the kitchen, with painted cabinets and new ones Splash walls that gave the space a nice modern aesthetic.
“The choice of color is a beautiful red-pink and was a really bold choice,” Rina says in an exclusive interview housing etc.
The singer adds that this room is her favorite in the house, although her appeal is easy to see. “We sanded down the old cabinets that had a shiny finish which was such a risk it could have looked really bad but it paid off! Minako sourced this sustainable terrazzo backsplash that ties the space together. I love it.’
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Rina’s apartment also sets the standard for modern living room ideas, not least thanks to its smart TV frame, which displays contemporary art when not in use as a TV. Subtle atmospheric lighting and parquet flooring bring harmony into the room – and at the same time create the feeling of openness that runs through the entire house.
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The home Paint color ideas are perhaps the most striking design feature of all – composed primarily of pink, green and teal hues. These tones come from Lick, who created a personal palette for the singer.
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“The design choices and color scheme she put together are perfect – I’m so happy with the end result,” says Rina.
“I travel so much for my job that I want my design decisions to feel calm and fun at the same time. Home has to be a place where I can relax, but also be playful and welcoming to guests when I see my friends that I miss so much when I’m on tour. We managed to do that with Minako.”
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Alongside these interior design choices, Rina’s apartment showcases urban garden ideas that blur the lines between indoor and outdoor living with its large sliding doors that lead from the living space to the studio.
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This, according to Minako, is the singer’s creative space to compose, dance and make music. But of course this is Rina Sawayama’s home after all.