Photos from 2016: Interior of the “Bright Accent” House.

Design project: 2014.
Construction: 2015–2016.
Architect and designer: Natalia Poplavskaya
Photos (2016): Tatiana Kovalenko.
Interior design of a 300 m² home. “The Wall—The Dominant Feature.”
The clients were fortunate enough to purchase a house with an area of about 300 m² featuring very interesting interior architecture. The house has several floors on different levels.

When I first visited the site and saw the size and geometry of the house, as well as the layout of the floors, there was no doubt that the wall in the living room—standing over 6 meters tall—would become the dominant feature of the entire interior.

The lower “ground” floor features a large walk-in closet, a guest restroom, a utility area, and a lounge area.

The first floor consists of common areas: the entryway, living room, kitchen, dining room, and the homeowner’s study.

Кабинет

The master bedroom, complete with an en-suite bathroom and a walk-in closet, is located on the second floor.

The third floor features a children’s room, a guest room, a bathroom, and a lovely balcony overlooking the living room.

Лестничная площадка

The top floor and attic house the homeowner’s relaxation and work areas.
The home’s interior features a contemporary design. The result is an airy, stylish, bright, and minimalist space.
The most striking and memorable feature is a wall clad in MDF panels and finished with a unique decorative coating called Ferrox.

This wall draws attention from every corner of the interior and changes color depending on the viewing angle. A great deal of time was spent searching for the right finish and contractors to bring the designer’s complex vision to life. Many had never attempted anything like this before. The company Kelsis in Kyiv was able to make it happen. But not everything went smoothly. First, according to designer Natalia Poplavskaya’s concept, the oxidized copper typically used for this finish was replaced with oxidized brass, complemented by gold-finished TOM DIXON pendant lights above the Cattelan Italia dining table.

Secondly, the oxidation process took an unusually long time, which had everyone quite worried. But the result exceeded our expectations. The broken and sloping lines on the decorative wall echo the stairwells, and the intricate geometric patterns are reflected in the numerous glass surfaces throughout the home. This geometry is complemented by large luminous spheres from the Moooi factory.

The designer personally painted a piece in shades of turquoise specifically for this interior; it hangs in the entryway above a console table by Cattelan Italia. This vibrant pop of color harmoniously complements the feature wall and ties the entire interior together.

The interior of this home features striking contrasts. The light-colored walls and floor in the living room contrast with the furniture and decor: the black glossy finish of the fireplace and coffee table, the dark sofa by Ditre Italia, the dining table and chairs, the base of the kitchen cabinets by Lyudmila Talanova Furniture Studio, the black handrails on the glass staircase railings, and the vibrant Jaipur rug (India).

Every room in the house is unique. Much of the furniture was custom-made. It’s not true that people in Ukraine don’t know how to do things well, or that we’re far behind European standards. There are companies that are breaking stereotypes. Elio has successfully brought a custom cabinetry project to life. This includes furniture for the children’s room, the study, the living room, a wardrobe for the guest room, and bathroom furniture.

The choice of materials gives the bathrooms a striking look. The guest bathroom features glossy Peronda Museum tiles (Spain), while the master bathroom is adorned with a mosaic panel by the Italian brand Sicis and a vibrant floor by Peronda.

In the bathroom, the third key design element is the textured pattern of the Venis tiles (from the Duna collection by a Spanish manufacturer), while the floor features wood-effect tiles from Imola Ceramica (Italy).

Despite its minimalist style, the designer pays close attention to interior details. This includes wall finishes, decor, textile details, the selection of rugs and artwork, and much more. This interior is sure to impress everyone.

“I invite you to compare the design at http://np-studio.com.ua/portfolio_page/design-interior-modern_house/ with the photos of the finished project. From the very first glance at this home’s interior, I envisioned it exactly like this: airy, bright, stylish, and minimalist, with the high wall serving as the main focal point.”

Here are a few quotes from our partners and friends, posted on Natalia Poplavska’s social media page.

“I really love how the broken, sloping lines in the wall finish echo the stairwells. And then the intricate geometry is also reflected in the glass and furniture fronts—it looks awesome.”

An airy, bright, stylish, and minimalist interior, where the focal point is a tall wall. As the dominant feature of the interior, the wall draws the eye from every corner of the space.

The broken and sloping lines of the wall’s finish echo the stairwells, while the intricate geometry is reflected in the glass and furniture fronts.
This project features the unique Ferrox coating from the Kelsis workshop.

“I’m glad that the bright, memorable wall finish was done by our craftsmen from Kelsis. It’s a great example of what the new Ferrox coating can do.”
“Well, I’m no design expert—I just like it, and that’s all there is to it. If you look closely, none of the edges are parallel to each other. It’s a kind of visual syncopation. I guess I’m not explaining myself very clearly.”

“A wonderful idea from designer Natalia Poplavska, and its successful execution. This project features the unique Ferrox finish from the Kelsis workshop.”
“Now that’s truly the focal point of the interior! (I’m talking about the wall.) It draws the eye from every corner of the space. Architect Natalia Poplavska is breaking stereotypes (and, well, I’m breaking my own too)!”