Located in the heart of Kyiv, Ukraine, a 180 square meter apartment in a remarkable architectural monument was designed for a young male by the
In the open plan dining space opposite the kitchen, a grey
Large patterned rugs bring colour to the scheme.
A traditionally ornate fireplace occupies the opposite corner, accessorised with a pair of classic candlesticks.
Windows stand in a trio of arches along one wall, with a radiator set flush inside the first and a window seat built into the third at the turn of the staircase.
Engineers and designers endeavored to complete the complicated
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The wood and black
Dining table pendant lighting, in an industrial exposed bulb style, shines over the tabletop and
Modern art brings colour to the dining spot, from the top of the grey built-in sideboard.
The trio of arched windows repeats in the kitchen-diner that has an additional lounge, bathing the social spot in natural light.
As well as the formal dining area, there is a breakfast bar attached to the
The wall units and bar extend over the edge of the wall, creating a floating effect. Two wood seat
… But there is some extra space behind. White units wrap around a recessed corner.
A combination of wood flooring and raw concrete floors make up the interior.
Not one skylight but two open up the roof above the staircase. Modern directional ceiling lights illuminate the stairwell by night.
Inspiring artwork injects added colour into the inky decor scheme of the landing.
The upstairs of the apartment is built into a mansard roof, so sloping walls presented an opportunity to create hidden storage behind panels that run perpendicular to the floor.
Light wood wall panels over the headboard wall lighten the look of dark bedroom decor. A
An indoor plant and abstract artwork decorate the master bedroom.
The master ensuite is a
A concrete floor and concrete walls keep the look young and contemporary.
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A black anglepoise floor lamp lights the bedside in the guest bedroom. The neat wooden bedside table you see here is the
The second bathroom in the home also has industrial style concrete walls, but this time with a wood laminate floor.
A black basin with a matching faucet and black framed mirror contrast against a wooden vanity unit. Black shower fixtures complete a walk-in shower design.
On the plans we can see how the home office is situated within the same space as the bedroom, without a partition wall. We can also see the generous walk-in closet built behind the headboard wall in the master bedroom. The second drawing in this set of plans clarifies the unconventional layouts of the main living spaces, including the ‘one-wall’ kitchen arrangement that actually wraps around an additional recessed corner.
The staircase and railing is a complicated and unique design.
The snug living room and the kitchen-diner (with additional lounge space) flow together as one continuous floor plan, without any solid walls. The balcony extends the full width of the kitchen diner space, with two different seating areas.
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