Visualization of this luxury apartment in Pariswas hailed by critics and designers as the perfect black and white interior immediately after its release. Can these ideas be used in a regular home? Let's see how it's done
Almost two dozen incredibly realisticimages of this interior were distributed by the Israeli Ando Studio. In 2011, it was founded by architect Aziz Oren and interior designer Anna Epstein, a graduate of the Moscow Architectural Institute. Each digital visualization made by them became a major event in the professional world — a fountain of fresh ideas. It is ideas in the field of design and architecture that are the main product of the studio. The authors do not comment on their work. All we know is that this interior was ordered by a private individual for an apartment in the indecently expensive Saint-Germain district, next to the Luxembourg Gardens and the Central Park of Paris. But European journalists did not accept this legend: the design is too similar to theatrical scenery, as if specially created to bring back to life the irritating word "glamour". And what else, on the other hand, should a luxurious apartment in the most pompous area of the world's fashion capital be like?
Pure invention of talented hoaxers:a Hollywood star who needs a comfortable place to stay during Paris Fashion Week, a wealthy narcissist... Whoever and for what this interior was created, it amazes with its expressive Art Deco aesthetics, filigree work with color and form, and at the same time preserved functionality. The entire space is dominated by a classic black and white palette with gilded accents of accessories, and dark brown wood adds warmth.
The most difficult thing is that it is very whimsical, but thoroughverified decor. This is an amazing set of diverse and dissimilar objects, which in each of the rooms are easily and logically combined into organic eclecticism. Classic elements with a Victorian shade are combined with vintage furniture and separate, almost futuristic details. The lounge area is perhaps the most “playful”. This feeling is created by two purple spots - armchairs, and is enhanced by prints, photographs and paintings on the walls. One of them - in the “op-art” genre (fascination with optical illusions of the second half of the 20th century) - combines numerous elements with a geometric pattern.
The leading role went to light.The decorators used literally every available option: from built-in light bulbs and a hanging chandelier (in the bathroom) to sconces and multi-level floor lamps. In some places, they create real light installations and emphasize the "theatricality" of the interior better than any spotlight. Light, both artificial and daylight, is reflected in the shine of the marble floor, casts glare on the white walls and ceiling and creates a feeling of maximum openness, air in the room, which does not suffer from a lack of footage anyway.
Classic division of doors and walls intoElongated rectangles, moldings and discreet white stucco create additional verticals and work on the idea of flashy luxury. This is especially noticeable in the image with a view of the kitchen with gilded facades. Their solidity and striped pattern visually stretch the picture both upwards and into the distance, and remind us of palace enfilades.
Amidst all this royal luxury andThere was also room for a touch of self-irony in the unabashed abundance. The candlesticks and gears are clearly borrowed from steampunk (a very modern fascination with the style of Victorian technology), and the funny coral-shaped figurines echo the hand in an artistic gesture depicted in the photograph next to it.
The furnishings and decor of the apartment seem to play withthe viewer, endlessly referring to different styles, eras and to each other, are locked inside - you can endlessly examine the details. This creates a feeling of a "museum" interior. But this does not mean that the ideas that you might like cannot be implemented. On the contrary. The model was created using real materials, furniture, textiles and accessories. And we even know where you can find very similar ones.
Julia Yauk, a monobrand salon Eichholtz:
— We are perhaps the only salon in Moscow whereyou will be able to see such decorative items in sufficient quantity. We also have furniture that matches the style, and not only in white or black colors, but also in gold, warm brown tones or bright, saturated, like the chairs in the living room. We also offer a very large selection of accessories and furniture with a geometric pattern, round and square mirrors, candlesticks of various shapes and materials. And we can definitely help you if you are interested in unusual lighting effects created by designers. Similar lamps of all these shapes and functions are in our collections and are available to our customers. idcollection.ru
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