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Interior design project of apartment in Kyiv #PE90

One of our recent projects is a modern two-room apartment, which is located on the nineteenth floor of the Parkovye Ozera residential complex. The area that we had to master is 90 square meters. Ceiling height 2.72 meters. The apartment has a 5.1 square meter loggia. We offered a family of four: parents, each of whom is 33 years old, sons, 9 years old and 3 years old, several layout options. Each of them reflected their lifestyle and interests. They chose the one that suggested the presence of a corridor, a combined space of a kitchen-dining room-living room, a bedroom for parents, a nursery, a bathroom, a loggia, a spacious pantry, which also contains a washing machine, and where it is convenient to store, dry and maintain spearfishing equipment and swimming. The presence of this last room has become almost the main requirement of the family, since the cost of professional equipment for scuba diving is high and requires special attention and care.

During the work on the project, we learned, if not all, then a lot about scuba equipment, how to store it and the requirements for the room for washing and drying it. Our next steps will be to purchase all the necessary equipment for a trip to the sea for spearfishing!

In addition to this room, we paid special attention to the living room - the family prefers to get together not only on weekends, but also on weekdays, not only for dinner, but also to play board games together. This room is also important as a meeting point for parents who plan to move closer to their children and grandchildren. Probably, it is in this room that the family will train the cat, which they will take in the near future.
One of the biggest problems that designers face when combining several functional spaces within one room is that different furniture, materials, details and elements visually reduce it and create an impression of clutter. Would you like to know how we avoid this and create stylish interiors? Read on!
To prevent overloading the interior, we choose one or two colors that will become the main colors in the space. In this case, we accentuated a complex version of purple, a light version of purple. In most cultures, it symbolizes calmness, tenderness and wisdom.

We have chosen lilac kitchen fronts that echo the sofa in the same color in the lounge area.
The color of the walls and carpet matches the color palette set by the kitchen. Lilac combined with inky black creates an impressive combination.

Black can hardly be called a color partner to our lilac. Many consider the absence of color to be black in principle. We chose a juicy emerald as a partner to lilac. In contrast to the delicate dusty purple, our emerald is an emotional explosion.
Round lamps and coffee tables balance the space, make it quieter and shape the territory of communication - you often hear the expressions "family circle" or "social circle".
For the living room of this modern two-room apartment, we have designed an aquarium according to individual dimensions and parameters. The presence of the aquarium reflects the hobby of the owner of the apartment - he is a longtime fan of spearfishing. And psychologists say that the sight of water and slowly swimming fish is soothing and promotes complete relaxation. In our dynamic time, the pacifying atmosphere of the interior is its obvious plus!
Remember the proverb that a man in this life must build a house, raise a son and plant a tree. The owner of this apartment not only succeeded, but also exceeded this life plan - he has a comfortable apartment, the design project of which was made by our studio, two sons and there is a tree in the living room that we organically fit into the interior.

We have designed the lounge area to make it as functional as possible and to provide the residents of this apartment with the largest number of activities. For example, sitting on the couch, they will watch TV, play a game console or enjoy the warmth of the fireplace with a book or a glass of wine in their hands.
For the flooring of the entrance lobby, we chose Italian porcelain stoneware Imola Ceramica. It repeats in detail the complex pattern of natural marble, creating a spectacular play of natural texture.

Recessed ceiling lights serve two purposes. They illuminate the space and show the direction of movement for those entering the apartment.

The furniture system for storing clothes is made in the same color combination as the living room - muted purple and rich emerald colors. Since the corridor is not the widest space in the apartment, we have combined an ottoman and a wardrobe, building in a place where you can sit down and conveniently put on your shoes right inside the storage system.
The owners of the apartment abandoned the bathroom in favor of a spacious shower, for which we thought out a system of fasteners, hooks, so that it would be convenient to wash equipment for diving.

Purple and emerald colors run like a red thread through all the rooms of this modern two-room apartment.
In order to make the interior of a modern bathroom softer and more delicate, we proposed to implement a flower panel on one of the walls.

Astori doors made of black glass are one of the striking elements of the apartment's interiors. These are flush-mounted doors without lintels. Their solid dark canvas looks impressive against the purple walls.
We continued the theme of circles in the bathroom, choosing mirrors of this shape. One of them, the top one, is not just a decorative element, as it seems at first glance. It reflects light and enhances its effect. These nuances are taken into account and thought out only by professional designers with many years of practical experience. Such people work in the Belik design studio, which was created and led by Taras Belik.

The large shower space made it possible to install shelves for storing cosmetics in the partition separating it from the plumbing.
We have placed a spectacular panel at the head of the bed. The soft feathers depicted on it remind that the bedroom is a place to relax and unwind.
We ditched a central ceiling light in the bedroom in favor of hidden wall and recessed ceiling lights. They give the space a softer, more comfortable light for the eyes.

To create an interior in monochrome is a challenge for a designer! We used all the rich shades of purple to add variety to the bedroom interior.
Opposite the bed, we installed a TV on specially designed wall panels. Lighting on either side of it will create an intimate atmosphere in the bedroom.

The masculine character of the interior is reflected in the brutal black details. We applied an unexpected and spectacular move - we did not hide the air conditioner, but on the contrary - we chose a black model, turning it into a decorative element.
We decided not to use classic table lamps on bedside tables. We have in stock many interesting ways to personalize your interior. In this bedroom, on either side of the bed, we have placed modern ceiling lights in the form of light discs.

Our design studio is known for its ability to organically combine several scenarios of its owners' activities in one room. We made a space for relaxation out of the bedroom and did not forget about the owner of the apartment and arranged a dressing table for her.

All furniture and lighting composition of the bedroom is lined up along the central axis and is absolutely symmetrical. Somnologists say that symmetry gives us the opportunity to relax, feel confident and balanced. Symmetry and a glass of warm milk at night.
Finally we got to the children's room. The most attractive element of her design was the wall panel, in which we interpreted ancient prints by the Japanese artist Hokusai in our own way. Good taste must be brought up from childhood!
Although the boys are only 9 and 3 years old, their parents insisted that their room design be as neutral as possible. Over time, by changing a few things in the design, they will have space for two teenagers.

The eldest son is fond of drawing. For him we have designed closed cabinets for drawings, paper, paints and pencils.
Although the youngest of the brothers is only three years old, we have planned two workstations, freeing up space for them with a bunk bed.

We have left almost no empty walls. For each of them, we have created furniture storage cabinets with open and closed shelves.

As a decor, we offered hand-made, chunky-knit accessories, one look at which gives rise to a feeling of warmth and protection.
The need for a separate storage room is explained by the owner's hobby for spearfishing. For maintenance and storage of equipment, we had to provide a separate room.

In addition to the washing machine and drying machine, we provided a system of hangers for storing equipment and a wetsuit.

In the pantry, as well as in the hall, we used porcelain stoneware from the Italian factory Imola Ceramica.
All storage systems have dark emerald-colored facades.
Ready for lockdown! When creating design projects for modern apartments, we pay more and more attention to workspaces. Our customers are already thinking about changes in their life scenarios and contact us with a request to design workplaces.

On the loggia of this modern apartment, we found space for two workplaces, as well as a corner sofa and shelves for books, the owners of the apartment themselves took care of the beautiful view from the windows, choosing the option with a wonderful panoramic view.

We have achieved symmetry not only in the interior of each of the rooms. Take a closer look - the entire layout of the apartments is built along a single axis. This means that a feeling of comfort will always be with the inhabitants of this space.
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Interior design project of apartment in Kyiv #PE90
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