Its interior was designed by Yana Molodykh. The flat is located in Kyiv, in the Padol district. It belongs to a family that often visits the capital at weekends to meet up with family and friends.
The architect’s task was to capture the spirit of the neighbourhood and create an interior that gives a sense of respite and relaxation. The anti-stress space is filled with natural materials and bright colours. The investors chose to live in this part of Kyiv because it reminds them of Kherson, a resort town by the sea in southern Ukraine, where they are from. The neighbourhood has access to the Dnieper waterfront and offers the opportunity to relax surrounded by water and greenery.
Padel is one of Kyiv’s oldest districts, once concentrated craftsmen and traders, and was frequented by visitors from all over the world. A cosmopolitan atmosphere prevailed here, with different aesthetics and cultures mixing to create a special aura. Today, there are numerous cafés and shops here, and there are modernist monuments, including the phenomenal Rye Market, which we wrote about HERE.
The flat is located on the eighth floor of a tall building.
My aim was to convey the cultural context of the neighbourhood through the interior. I wanted to combine elements of classical and modernist architecture, as well as add colours characteristic of constructivism and wood in the background,” explains the architect.
The flat is on the top level, so many structural elements were visible inside. Some of them were cleverly hidden from view. The beams and metal columns remained mostly exposed, but in the living room and bedroom their view is obstructed by shelves and wardrobes.
The investors wanted a comfortable kitchen. They like to cook, so they needed a well-designed work space and a large living room where they can receive guests.
The light sofa and armchairs, the shape of the table and chairs were not chosen at random. It was important not to overload the space with massive objects. Instead, I wanted to create a light, airy atmosphere,” adds Yana Molodikh.
The smallest room is the bedroom, which is just 6.4sq m. Despite the limited space, the architect managed to fit everything needed for a comfortable stay here. The main piece of furniture is a bed raised on a podium, and next to it stands a wardrobe, placed behind a column in an alcove. Shelves and drawers beside the bed are a useful feature. A massive beam on the ceiling has been sewn into the plasterboard box to visually lighten it and avoid the impression of a heavy metal structure suspended overhead.
Another storage space was created in the entrance area. This part stands out with tiles on the floor and blue doors. There is a dressing room here, where the wardrobes are placed between the beam and column structures.
The Kyiv flat is characterised by a colour scheme that combines light wood tones with modernist accents of red, black, blue, terracotta and white. The result is a flat in which one can successfully spend weekends with loved ones.
design: Yana Molodykh Interiors(https://www.yanamol.com)
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