During the renovation, the goal was to emphasize the lightness and airiness of the space. The layout was modified to make the flow more open, allowing the main hall to serve as a central hub. The owner, a CEO of an IT company, requested a home that was equipped with all the technology she needed but which did not look 'smart', streamlined, grey, and minimalistic.

The result is an interior that feels personal and grounded. Natural materials, soft curves, and a palette that balances warmth with fresh accents create a space that is both functional and deeply relaxing. In the living room, seating with soft rounded shapes invites comfort, while the restored architectural details pay homage to the building's history.

The café and bookstore area occupies 126 square meters, while the remaining space is dedicated to a fully-equipped kitchen. The goal was to create a versatile space suitable for business meetings, friendly gatherings, and leisurely breakfasts.

Inspired by the beauty of books from publishers Taschen and Gestalten, the interior features calming wall and ceiling colors. Artwork from sculptor Olga Orsik and artist Elena Korshak adds a unique touch to the space.

Warm oak paneling wraps the walls and cabinetry, balancing the coolness of the stone with a muted, human warmth. The vertical grain emphasizes height and stillness.

Art is treated as atmosphere: pale, almost ethereal, allowing texture and shadow to carry visual interest without disrupting the calm palette. The result is a home designed for stillness.

The workshop is located in a one-room apartment on the first floor. The space makes you fall in love at first sight with the atmosphere of the era. Windows were carefully restored. During dismantling, the original floorboard was revealed and preserved, complemented by handmade ceramic tiles.

Removing suspended ceilings opened up a 4-meter-high space and an old chimney, allowing for the restoration of the fireplace. The emerald color of the Italian marble tiles on the fireplace echoes the dusty pink hue of the walls. The view of the historical Osmolovka adds magic to the interior.

The central feature of the office is the large sculptural chandelier by Flos. I chose it because it changes the entire perception of the room. It is not simply a source of light, but an independent design object that gives the interior its identity.

I did not want the interior to look overly formal or decorative. Every material, object and piece of furniture was selected to create a calm balance between business, art and everyday comfort.

The interior is simple, warm, and carefully balanced. Natural wood texture is the main material throughout the project. It shapes the walls, shelves, benches, doors, and tables, giving the space a soft and cohesive character. White surfaces keep the interior bright and fresh, while the floor, finished with tiles by Fioranese and Coem, adds a calm, stone-like base.

The space is divided into different moods. Small tables by the windows create intimate corners for reading or quiet conversations, while the larger communal table in the center brings people together and gives the café a more social, library-like feeling. Books play an important role in the design. Volumes from publishers such as Assouline and Taschen help shape the identity of the space, adding color, culture, and a sense of discovery.

The living area is anchored by a low, generously scaled modular sofa. Floor-to-ceiling layered drapery wraps the perimeter in a gentle textile envelope, filtering daylight into a diffused glow.

The dining space continues this language of softness and precision. A solid wood table sits centrally beneath a large dome pendant that casts a focused pool of warm light.