Nadezhda Ivanova Today our attention is rivetedto the work of a young designer. This is the first project of this kind for the talented artist Sergey Babaev, who was inspired by the young, beautiful actress Nadezhda Ivanova. Together they were able to realize her dream of a comfortable, harmonious and convenient .
Nadezhda Ivanova's story about herself
When I was in school, I knew that when itI will finish, I will try to fulfill my dream: to become an actress. Entering all Moscow theater universities, I managed to become a student of the Boris Shchukin Theater Institute in 2006. At the moment, I can already boast that I had some roles in TV series and theater productions. The understanding that I have a desire to participate in some projects comes gradually. I believe that in the future, many exciting and interesting roles await me.
The emergence of the idea of decorating the apartment
I inherited from my grandparentsthis apartment. It was old and needed urgent repairs, I just couldn’t decide to do it. I was afraid that if I started, I wouldn’t have enough money to finish it. Although its total area is only 40 square meters. When I got tired of living in rented apartments, I wanted to have my own home, where I could return after a hard working day. It was at this stage of my life that I met Sergey.
What was originally the idea?
I didn’t set any clear goals.I wanted a cozy, calm and comfortable place where I could relax and take a break from the bustle of the big city. The main desire was to have drawings on the walls. While searching for an artist, I came across Sergey's works, which I really liked. We decided to meet to discuss this idea, but it turned out that he had many more ideas than I did. The confidence he instilled in me said that everything was possible, and then we began to think through the entire interior step by step.
The appearance of the apartment after renovation
Are you satisfied with the work done?
Certainly!All the conceived ideas were realized. Inspiration comes to me in the apartment. When I look out the window over a cup of coffee, I am filled with great joy. After all, I put a drop of my soul into its arrangement. I think that all the changes are still ahead.
We asked the author and simply talented person, Sergei Babaev, in more detail about the implementation of this project.
Portrait of the author Sergey - interesting andan unconventional thinker. He began his artistic career with . Over time, having mastered this art, sculpture and the creation of retro bicycle designs. A new and no less interesting occupation was working on the interior of Nadezhda Ivanova's apartment.
Sergey, what tasks did you set for yourself?
Nadya wanted to have a comfortable andharmonious housing. It had to be simple and match her subtle and creative personality. In order to realize her dreams, I chose a modern style, which is very popular now in England.
To reflect the uniqueness of Nadya's profession, I decided to build a small dressing room in a secluded corner of the apartment.
Work with light
This project was the first in my life in whichI acted as an interior designer. Due to the fact that I had experience in drawing, it was a little easier for me. I had no problems with choosing the necessary colors and atmosphere. I gained experience in selecting a light scheme during courses at the British Higher School of Design. I studied the basic principles of painting and sculpture, and also gained knowledge of rhythm, dynamics, statics, color theory and symmetry. By this time, I already had two educations: linguistic and economic.
Desk lamp
The choice of furniture for the apartment
All furniture and much more for this roomwe . There were many different reasons for this decision. First of all, there were things that were perfect for implementing all our ideas. In this store we were able to find good wooden furniture. Moreover, it was much cheaper there, and much faster than languishing in anticipation of furniture shipment in Europe.
What are the problems during implementation?
We have encountered many differentdifficulties, most of which arose from the small space and the lack of understanding of those who were implementing our ideas. The workers' indignation was based on the fact that the apartment was planned to implement a lot in a tiny space. The most disputes were about the bathroom, since we wanted to install a large luxurious bathtub, but there was not enough space for it. Therefore, we decided to install a shower tray. You, just like the owner of this apartment, can replace the bathtub with a shower cabin in your bathroom, freeing up one corner of the room.
Bathroom
Do you like what happened as a result?
Of course, I'm very happy with how it turned out.I managed to bring many of my own ideas to life. I can say that I put my soul into this work, because I made some decorative elements myself, for example, volumetric drawings on the radiators. Work on this project is not yet complete, as I am preparing canvases especially for it.
