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A cozy oasis in the heart of Kyiv

A cozy oasis in the heart of Kyiv
Kateryna Zolotukhina

A cozy oasis in the heart of Kyiv

This apartment in the heart of Kyiv has become a real oasis for its owners. They lived in the suburbs for a long time, but decided to move to the city and chose one of the best residential complexes in Kyiv. The owners of the apartment are a married couple with adult children who live separately. But it was important for them to create a large common space where all family members could gather together.

The color scheme was chosen calm and based on nuances - complex shades of gray, beige and brown tones, shaded by brass and bronze details. The overall style is restrained, minimalist, but great attention is paid to the materials and textures - natural wood, textured Zoffany wallpapers, Fioranesse porcelain stoneware, Casamance textiles.

photo_credit Kateryna Zolotukhina
Kateryna Zolotukhina
photo_credit Kateryna Zolotukhina
Kateryna Zolotukhina

The customers were completely satisfied with the layout of the premises from the developer, so we almost did not make any changes, only slightly adjusted the rooms to accommodate all the necessary storage systems. The kitchen-living room has an open plan and is spacious enough for all family members to gather for family dinners. The living room is decorated with a painting by the Ukrainian artist V.Podlevsky "White Trees", which symbolically emphasizes the importance of family roots.

The master bedroom is a place of peace and comfort. The central place is occupied by a non-standard bed measuring 230x250 cm, which was designed and made specifically for this interior. The walls are decorated with textile wallpapers with a complex relief texture from Zoffany. Large mirror panels visually expand the space and add more air.

photo_credit Kateryna Zolotukhina
Kateryna Zolotukhina
photo_credit Kateryna Zolotukhina
Kateryna Zolotukhina

The guest room is small, but still managed to accommodate everything you need - a large wardrobe, a sofa bed and a chest of drawers, which was designed individually for this interior. The room is decorated with a wall painting with an image of a willow by the masters of DecorSolutions studio. Both bathrooms were decorated with tiles from the Kintsugi collection by Fioranesse. The philosophical basis of kintsugi art lies first of all in the fact that cracks and breaks are an integral part of the object's history and therefore do not deserve to be forgotten and masked. This idea resonates strongly with the current life in Ukraine and reminds us of the importance of immaterial things.

photo_credit Kateryna Zolotukhina
Kateryna Zolotukhina
photo_credit Kateryna Zolotukhina
Kateryna Zolotukhina

Designer Lisa Pyshneva tells that the design and implementation of this interior took place during the war, which was accompanied by difficulties associated with the supply of materials, delays in the work of builders and contractors due to power outages and shelling. She was forced to leave the country, so she partially led this project remotely. "But thanks to the coordinated work of the whole team, we still managed to bring this project to the finish line. And of course, we are infinitely grateful to the Armed Forces of Ukraine for the opportunity to work and implement our ideas," she says.

This interior is not only a great example of modern design, but also a symbol of hope and confidence in the future. It shows that even in the most difficult times, you can create beautiful and cozy spaces that fill life with meaning.

photo_credit Kateryna Zolotukhina
Kateryna Zolotukhina
photo_credit Kateryna Zolotukhina
Kateryna Zolotukhina

Team:
Designer: Lisa Pyshneva
Photography: Kateryna Zolotukhina

photo_credit Kateryna Zolotukhina
Kateryna Zolotukhina
photo_credit Kateryna Zolotukhina
Kateryna Zolotukhina

Material Used:
Kitchen:
• Dining set by Calligaris (IT)
• Ceiling lights above the table by Vistosi (IT)
• Painting by V. Podlevskiy "White Trees" (UA)
• Vases and decorations by Svetoria

Living room:
• Sofa by Interia (UA)
• Chair by Calligaris (IT)
• Decorations by Svetoria
• Coffee table and TV furniture custom-made (UA)
• Wallpaper by Zoffany (GB)
• Curtains by Casamance (FR)

Corridor:
• Pouf by Woo Furniture (UA)
• Decorative wall lamp by Aromas del Campo (ES)

Bedroom:
• All furniture custom-made (UA)
• Bedside lamps by Nino by Aromas (ES)
• Floor lamp by Vistosi (IT)
• Textile wallpaper by Zoffany (GB)
• Decorations by Svetoria
• Bed linen by HomeMe and Laura Ashley

Guest room:
• Sofa by Interia (UA)
• Wardrobe and chest of drawers custom-made (UA)
• Lighting by Vistosi (IT)
• Hooks on the wall by Muuto (SE)
• Decorations by Svetoria

Bathrooms:
• Ceramic tiles by Fioranesse (IT)
• Sanitary ware by villeroy & boch (DE)
• Taps by Hansgrohe (DE)
• Lighting by Aromas (SE)

photo_credit Kateryna Zolotukhina
Kateryna Zolotukhina
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