Designer Yuri Zimenko developed the projecta modern apartment with a strict masculine character, where in a single, harmoniously built space the laconicism of minimalism and avant-garde things make an ideal pair. The author of the project developed the interior of this Kyiv apartment for a bachelor, so its furnishings feel strict and at the same time restrained. The concept is based on a contrasting combination of black and white, while the combination of glossy and mirror surfaces helps to visually increase the volume of the room. Before us is an example of a stylish, perfectly organized space, where there is nothing superfluous, and subtly selected decorative means create a unique character. Yuriy Zimenko, designer Born, lives and works in Kyiv. For more than 10 years, his design studio has been developing and providing author's support for design projects of private houses, apartments, hotels, restaurants, cafes, offices, shops, and also develops object design. At the same time, all the customer's wishes are taken into account. The studio's works have repeatedly won prizes in various competitions. Among the latest ones is the victory in the nomination “Interior of an apartment in a classic style up to 130 sq. m.” of the all-Ukrainian interior award ARTSPASE 2013.
Yuri Zimenko:"The customer's main wish was to create a minimalist interior in black and white. He wanted a laconic environment - one in which there would be nothing superfluous. Since the area of the apartment is relatively small, about 60 sq. m, the main task was to properly organize the space. I especially like this project because everything in it is in its place. It attracts with its correct geometry, clear consistency and at the same time refined modern elegance."
Layout features
The living room and kitchen with dining room are combined intoopen common area. Walls covered with white, iridescent mother-of-pearl decorative plaster serve as an ideal background for black furniture. To soften the severity of the black and white palette, the floor is covered with parquet made of ipe wood, tinted dark and varnished. The combination of glossy, metallic and mirror surfaces helps to visually expand the space, creating a whimsical play of highlights and reflections. Transparent plastic chairs by Philippe Starck support this idea. The characteristic expressiveness of the interior composition is given by items from the avant-garde Dutch brand Moooi. Thus, in the living room by the window there is a black “charred” Smoke Chair designed by Maarten Baas. Next to it, by the dining table, is the Smoke Dining Chair from the same series.
Decorative techniques
Decorative mirror panel in the living roomfinds its continuation in the finishing of the sofa from Flexform. Its side parts are lined with a mirror, and they can serve as a stand, say, for glasses, dishes or a vase with flowers, or as a place to store books and magazines (shelves are installed at the end). Curtains with a mirrored partition hide the entrance group located behind them. On the one hand, this is a functional element dividing the zones, and on the other, they organically pick up the rhythm of the interior design and are easily included in the game of glossy and reflective surfaces, visually increasing the space. The author pays special attention to the selection of lamps. For example, in the bedroom, designed in the context of the overall interior concept, Flos lamps created by Starck are located on the bedside tables. A luxurious chandelier decorated with crystal pendants makes a pair with a black armchair in the living room, and behind it there is a stylish floor lamp reminiscent of a steel lantern on a stand.
My findings
We managed to carve out some space on the former bay window balconya place for a mini-office with a desk and a nice seating area, which includes a comfortable white sofa and a stylish coffee table. On the desk is an Archimoon Soft lamp by Flos, designed by Philippe Starck, and next to it is a transparent chair from his signature series for Kartell. Thanks to the large arched windows to the floor, it is especially nice here on fine days. The bathroom, finished with light gray marble tiles, is decorated with the same “burnt” Smoke Chandelier chandelier as in the living room area. By the way, the plumbing here is from Duravit, also designed by Starck.
Yuri Zimenko Studio http://www.zimenko.ua
