A STUDY IN MATERIAL HARMONY || Natural Stone and Warm Wood Shape a Tranquil Coastal Apartment
Calm reveals itself most clearly in spaces where materials create a steady rhythm, and here, stone and timber work together with remarkable clarity.
The Jurema Apartment in Espírito Santo embraces a quiet form of luxury that grows from consistency. Designed by INSPIRA conceito e design for clients who work in the natural stone industry, the home unfolds as a serene showcase of the materials they know best. Rather than displaying stone as catalogue samples, the designers allowed the homeowners’ passion to guide the spatial language, shaping a residence where stone is part of the architecture, daily rituals, and the emotional tone of each room.
Fluted stone, glass shelving, and warm cabinetry blend display and storage seamlessly.
Stone furniture pieces act as functional sculptures, grounding the open-plan layout with ease.
In the living area, sculptural stone pieces anchor the space without overwhelming it. A monolithic coffee table, a curved bench, and a solid dining surface read as functional artworks that hold the room with gentle confidence. Their veining brings subtle movement, softened by the warm wood panelling that runs along the main wall like a quiet backdrop. Large windows open toward the waterfront, allowing the shifting light to animate the stone’s natural patterns throughout the day.
The master suite takes a more intimate approach to material expression. A custom stone headboard serves as the room’s defining gesture and extends into two different functions on either side. One side becomes a bedside table, the other transitions into a compact workspace. The move is simple yet ingenious, introducing utility without disturbing the room’s visual serenity.
Soft timber walls and sculptural forms create a calming retreat framed by natural light.
In the bathrooms, a single stone pattern establishes a cohesive foundation. The designers deliberately kept the palette controlled so the eye can travel toward the panoramic view outside. Curved stone forms soften the space, and the continuous surface creates a sense of calm that mirrors the seaside landscape below. The result is a bathroom that feels both sculptural and soothing, almost like a private spa.
Curved stone surfaces and a unified material palette frame the sweeping coastal panorama.
Backlit shelving and timber cabinetry in the dressing area.
Throughout the apartment, the interplay of stone and timber is measured with precision. Nothing feels excessive, and nothing interrupts the flow of light. The design celebrates the inherent beauty of natural stone, not through volume but through intention. Each selection, each cut, and each placement adds to a home that feels grounded, balanced, and deeply connected to the craft of its owners.
Jurema Apartment proves that material harmony is not about matching tones. It is about inviting the right materials to carry the mood of a space, letting them define the atmosphere with subtlety and confidence.
PROJECT DETAILS
Architect: INSPIRA conceito e design
Photographer: gustavo rodrigues
Location: Enseada Do Suá, Espírito Santo, BR
