Designer Fabian Freytag Transforms Charlottenburg Apartment into Vibrant Pied-à-Terre
Interior designer Fabian Freytag has transformed a 130 square meter apartment in a classic Charlottenburg old building into a vibrant pied-à-terre for an entrepreneur. The four-room apartment is a blend of contrasts, featuring a mix of Freytag's own designs, selected vintages, and new pieces.
The apartment's spacious entrance hall sets the tone for the rest of the space, with a mix of colors, materials, and lighting moods. The dining room and living room are the heart of the home, centered around an expansive coffee table with an integrated bottle cooler.
Freytag's designs, such as the bright blue kitchen table and lapis lazuli dining table, add unexpected pops of color. He also incorporated the Murjahn color palette, first introduced by Amphibolin Works in 1998, using colors like Murjahn Blue, Freytag Green, and Berliner Gray for the walls. A half-height wall cladding in taupe adds texture and breaks up the space.
The entrepreneur's main residence is a minimalist white cube, so Freytag designed this pied-à-terre to be its polar opposite. It's a place of gathering, filled with curiosities like crystal glasses, rather than practical items. Fabian Freytag integrated conscious breaks in the design, challenging the eye while paying homage to the old building's substance.
Fabian Freytag's Berlin project is a testament to his ability to blend old and new, creating a space that is both unexpected and inviting. The entrepreneur's pied-à-terre is a vibrant, colorful retreat that stands out from its minimalist counterpart.
