An Interior That Breathes: A Coastal Refuge in Palanga

An Interior That Breathes: A Coastal Refuge in Palanga

Location: Palanga

Area: 50 sq.m.

Interior Architect: Zivile Stasiune, Intentional Space Studio

Bespoke furniture manufacturers: TG baldai

Textiles: Audrineta

Photo Credit: Mona Avic

Year: 2024

Tucked away in the pine-fringed charm of Palanga, this one-bedroom apartment was reimagined for a graceful couple of doctors whose lives are steeped in knowledge, hospitality, and quiet elegance. The design honors not only their cultivated lifestyle, but also their beloved traditions—at the heart of the home, an heirloom dining table and chairs remain, lovingly preserved and placed as a central gathering point for family and friends. It is here that conversation flows as easily as the sea breeze, and the joy of hosting is celebrated with intention.

To support this rhythm of refined yet relaxed living, the interior is shaped by bespoke cabinetry in soft latte and linen-white hues, nearly imperceptible in its quiet integration. Storage is invisibly embedded into the design, allowing the apartment to feel at once spacious and serene, with everything in its place and nothing interrupting the calm. The library wall, custom-built to house a lifetime of books, climbs to the ceiling with poetic grace, while select open shelves with LED lighting highlight cherished reads, giving the space warmth and a sense of intellectual intimacy.

A subtle palette of wood tones, gentle lighting, and tactile finishes crafts an atmosphere of comfort, while deliberate touches of blue and green introduce liveliness and echo the nearby sea and forest, bridging the home with its setting. Accents in graphite and black offer gentle contrast, emphasizing the clarity and lightness that defines the apartment's soul.

Every element—down to the softly lit neutral-toned bathroom—invites stillness and reflection. Religious artifacts, discreetly placed, lend a deeply personal layer to the home’s character, embodying faith, heritage, and the individuality of its residents. In this interior, form follows feeling—a space designed not only to function, but to inhale and exhale with the life of those who dwell within.