Brilliant Classics is a unique diamond in the heart of the capital. Such associations are evoked by the design of a small and cozy Kyiv apartment. For our designers, it is a unique object that reveals the soul, reflecting the vision and individuality of its owner. After all, in its projects, the ZANKO design studio creates individual interiors that combine the style of the designer's vision with the signature of the client's character.
The total area of the apartment is 80 square meters. m. Its main drawback is its location: the window is on the west side of the building. At the same time, the view from the window blocks the new building, which also negatively affects the insolation of the premises. Therefore, one of the priority tasks was the development of the most bright interior design, which would make the rooms more cozy and spacious. This was achieved through several techniques:
minimal ceiling drops in order to keep the height of the rooms as much as possible and ensure that a large amount of daylight enters the rooms through the windows;
covering the floor with impact-resistant beautiful marble, the glossy surface of which visually increases the space;
using mirrors to visually increase the area of rooms and better lighting the interior.
The next task was the correct zoning of the apartment. We divided the space into three main parts:
a spacious entrance area with an adjacent dressing room;
a personal area near which there is a bathroom;
a spacious common recreation area combined with a kitchen.
The individuality of the interior design is emphasized by the decorative elements on the walls and ceilings. We moved away from the typical stucco, using vertical mirror strips on the walls with an ornament of rings. This made it possible to visually increase the height of the walls, emphasizing the originality of the design solution. Instead of the usual flat cornice, plaster waves with hidden decorative ceiling lighting were used. Thus, we abandoned the traditional classics and gave the interior touches of neoclassical style.
The designers of the studio used warm light shades in the color scheme of the apartment design. Due to the pastel tones of the finish, shine and smooth lines, an extraordinary style, character of the home, imbued with tenderness and femininity, was created.
Despite the small area, the designers managed to take into account all the wishes of the client, creating functional areas necessary for comfortable living, eliminating the brevity and constriction of the planning solution. This principle is well manifested in the interior of the general recreation area, where a minimum of necessary furniture is used, which ensures the comfort of the owners and their guests. The kitchen-dining room is directly adjacent to the recreation area. It is visually hidden due to the use of an identical range of colors, becoming a logical continuation of the space.
The kitchen performs not only a functional, but also a decorative role. There is a single work surface located on the island. The linear oven contained a full set of kitchen utensils and household appliances: oven, coffee maker, microwave oven, Miele dishwasher and Liebherr refrigerator. A small sink with a cooking surface was placed on the working surface of the island. The kitchen island is created in the form of a diamond. It is illuminated from all sides, which allows you to create a cozy atmosphere in the home in the dark.
Near the kitchen is the dining group, which is located in the center of the spacious room. The round table echoes the round ceiling stained glass window and the spherical Fontana Arte designer lamps. They do not burden the space, but on the contrary - emphasize the stylish design and lightness of the interior.
A comfortable Vissionaire sofa was placed in the rest area. It not only perfectly matched the color scheme, but also added chic to this apartment. Its placement is not accidental, emphasizing the geometric patterns on the marble floor, echoing the geometry of the ceiling design.
A set of furniture from the Italian brand Bolzan letti is installed in the bedroom. It looks great in such a wide room, keeping a maximum of free space. The light decoration of the soft headboard is emphasized by coffee-colored marble, the light patterns of which successfully echo the color scheme of the bedroom interior. Since the apartment has a wardrobe for clothes, we placed only two bedside tables and a chest of drawers in the bedroom. This made it possible to avoid cluttering the room with bulky wardrobes and create a place for storing home clothes.
Special attention was paid to the design of the dressing room, as the designers of the table faced the task of creating a place for convenient storage of almost all things. There should have been an area for storing shoes, long evening dresses, casual and outerwear, as well as small accessories, watches and belts.
The bathroom has turned into a multifunctional and comfortable room, where it was possible to place almost everything, while maintaining the comfort of the people staying in it. There is a bathtub, a shower, a toilet, a bidet, a long sink, a washing machine - everything necessary for a comfortable stay for the owners of the apartment.