A domestic view of the Scandinavian interior - soft pastel colors, natural materials and bright accents in a small but very cozy family apartment
The customers of this cozy Scandinavian interiorstyle — a young creative family with a small child. Young people lead an active lifestyle, travel, go hiking, spend time outdoors. As a living space, the clients wanted to get an open studio space with an isolated bedroom, filled with an atmosphere of home comfort and unity with nature in the best Scandinavian traditions. Stepan Bugaev, interior designer Graduated from Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology with a master's degree in physics and from the Higher School of Economics with a master's degree in business informatics. Has his own design studio, under his leadership more than 500 design projects have been implemented. Included in the top 100 best designers, according to the leading interior publication AD. He is a teacher at the HSE School of Design, teaches his own course "Interior Design. Rules for Creating a Successful Project." Gives open lectures on interior design and writes articles for leading interior magazines and portals.
The apartment is decorated in a cool palette of delicate colors.pastel colors, including mint, light green, light blue, light gray, beige and, of course, white. The natural wood flooring in a light, cool shade acts as a neutral background, and the dark details — window frames, decor and lamps — serve as bright accents. This is a typical Scandinavian technique: bright details on a light background create an interior with character, playing with color.
Hallway
The flooring in the hallway is made of tilespastel ornament. Such a light pattern looks very delicate, but does not overload the space. Simple pendant lights with a dark base are responsible for lighting the hallway. A long mirror in a white frame visually increases the space.
Kitchen-living room
The kitchen-living room is filled with natural light.The room is divided into four zones: a kitchen, a dining room, a living room, and a recreation area in the bay window. Although the owners of the apartment love to cook, they only need the bare necessities, and it is important that the kitchen area does not take up too much space. The extremely simple white kitchen set with smooth facades and a contrasting black countertop meets these requirements. Behind the kitchen is a dressing room that contains all the seasonal items and household items. It is separated from the kitchen by a glass window, allowing more light to enter the room.
There is a comfort zone on the windowsill in the kitchenrecreation area, inside which there is a convenient storage system in the form of drawers. A free-standing refrigerator in a light green retro style echoes the pendant lamp above the dining table. Another distinctive detail of the Scandinavian style is the mismatched chairs. In this case, they look quite harmonious thanks to the overall concept of the apartment, the emphasis in which is on mixing shapes and textures.
The bay window in the living room has been transformed into a relaxation area:There is an armchair, a table and a floor lamp. Such a reading group is one of the wishes of customers who spend a lot of time reading their favorite stories or simply admiring the view from the window. The furniture meets the best traditions of Scandinavian design, embodying a synthesis of beauty and functionality. A soft carpet with a long pile reminiscent of fur adds coziness and warmth. A gray armchair with textile upholstery serves as a bright accent in a neutral living room. The main decor of the living room - posters in contrasting frames on the wall - adds liveliness to the interior, and a white coffee table visually balances the space.
Living room:
- wall decoration - wall coverings Valrenna;
- flooring - Fiemme;
- sofa - Muuto;
- coffee table - Miniforms;
- TV stand and shelf above the stand — Sting;
- table in the bay window - Artek;
- an armchair - Prostoria;
- Lighting - Muuto pendant lights and floor lamp; Foscarini TV stand light.
Kitchen:
- wall decoration - wall coverings Valrenna;
- flooring - Fiemma;
- kitchen set — Stosa Cucine;
- dining table - Muuto;
- black chair - Moooi US;
- chairs on wooden legs - Muuto;
- Lighting - Decorazzio surface-mounted lamps; Muuto pendant lamp.
Bedroom
For the owners of the apartment, the bedroom is first and foremosta place for a good rest. Natural pastel colors are responsible for creating harmony in the space. Soft, calm and light - this is exactly what you need for a good night's sleep. We have also provided a place for a baby's cot, made in a color scheme comfortable for the child. The parents' bed with a soft headboard is complemented by two wooden tables of a simple shape, on which there are white reading lamps, designed in a modern style.
Bedroom:
- wall finishing - grey-mint plaster Valpaint, Amir;
- floor covering — Fiemme;
- doors - Union;
- bed - Kitchen Ceramica;
- table next to the crib - Rafa-kids;
- bedside tables - Unison Workspaces, Rafa-kids;
- Lighting - Moooi chandelier, Vibia table lamp.
Bathroom
The owners of the apartment really like to take a shower, butA small child will need a bathtub. We paid attention to the bathtub with a glass partition. We used tiles of different formats and porcelain stoneware to decorate the walls and floor in the bathroom. The original patchwork-style tiles in the bathtub area serve as an unusual accent in the room. The suspended wooden cabinet houses a surface-mounted sink and retro faucets built into the wall.
We managed to create a light and bright interior,winning due to its construction on soft contrasts, original textures and furniture items. This apartment will be an ideal option for a young couple of creative professions who will appreciate advanced design solutions coupled with practicality and comfort. All the furniture in the apartment is distinguished by simple forms, which is typical of a modern Scandinavian home. We clearly designated all the zones in the open space of the living room and kitchen, while maintaining a balance of colors and textures.
Bathroom:
- wall decoration - tiles with Ornamenta pattern, Apavisa tiles and Equipe Ceramicas;
- floor covering - Apavisa tiles;
- plumbing - Villeroy & Boch;
- mixers - Hansgrohe;
- Lighting - lamps above the mirror Muuto, general lighting Vibia.
