Intimate hall with an arched portal, an églomisé mirror, a console and wall lights, warm backlit gold, natural stone and wood

Spacious kitchen-living room with a bay-window dining area: a round table, a soft sofa, draped curtains, a crystal chandelier and panoramic light

Kitchen-living room with a sofa and coffee tables by a panoramic bay window, soft light and warm brown curtains

Bedroom with a soft headboard by the window, vertical louvres and warm light, wood and textiles, view from the doorway

Intimate hall with a natural stone panel, an oval églomisé mirror and a console, soft warm light, neoclassical style

Kitchen-living room viewed from the hall: a large table in the bay window, velvet curtains and a gilded light fixture, soft daylight

Study-guest room: a desk with an armchair by the window, a soft sofa, wood panelling and curtains, warm diffused light

Intimate entrance hall: an arched églomisé mirror, a console with decorative objects, glass doors and a marble floor, soft light

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Apartment · Contemporary art deco

Interior design of an apartment, 180 m²

Apartment · 180 m² · Completed

01 / 08

About the project

A 180 m² apartment: a city interior for a couple who value quality, quiet and an unerring sense of proportion. Natural stone, architectural lighting, a private master suite and unobtrusive building services make a home for living without haste.

Client request

The clients had reached a new stage of life: the children had grown up, they already had a country house, and the city apartment was to become a place for themselves, for the people close to them and for long unhurried evenings. The interior had to move up a level: expressive but never showy, comfortable for everyday life and ready for entertaining.

Challenge

The main challenge was to coordinate many contractors and building services precisely within an architecturally clean space. Ventilation, air conditioning, humidification, a smart-home system, automated blinds, multi-room audio and backlit natural stone all had to follow one plan, so that the technology would work unseen and never compete with the interior.

Concept

The plan is split into living and private areas, and the study-guest room, with its own wardrobe and bathroom, works as an independent part of the apartment. The hall became the compositional centre: a stone panel, a handmade mirror with an églomisé finish and pivoting dividers change the perspective between the entrance and the living area. The palette is built on natural stone, veneer, leather, silk and textiles, with textures that reveal themselves gradually as the light and the viewer move.

Result

Five months of design and two years on site produced an interior outside passing fashion: calm, tactile and exact in its proportions. Luxury here is not announced through loud decoration; it comes from the quality of the work, the rare textures, the considered lighting and the sense that every square metre is genuinely lived in.

Trust metrics

5 months

Design

2 years

Construction

180 m²

Floor area

11 zones

Spaces for daily life

Video review

Video tour of the apartment on YouTube

1Entrance hall
2Kitchen-living-dining room
3Study-guest room
4Bathroom with shower
5Guest room wardrobe
6Utility room
7Entrance hall with wardrobe
8Master bathroom
9Master walk-in wardrobe
10Bedroom
11Guest bathroom

The floor plan is not published at the client's request

The layout and zoning of the property are described in the legend and sections below.

01 Zone

Entrance hall

The hall is conceived as a prologue in its own right. A floor panel in four kinds of natural stone and a handmade mirror as a wall-mounted art object make an intimate yet formal space. Four doors dissolve into the composition, so the eye reads a whole volume rather than a corridor.

Nadezhda and Alexey Gusev in an apartment hallway: mirrored panels, gold oval decor in a niche and striped marble flooring

Light-filled entrance hall with circular ceiling lighting, panelling and a niche, a dark divider at the entrance and a kitchen visible beyond

Apartment entrance hall: view of the entry area with a stone panel, veneer panelling, a console, a bronze light fixture and soft overhead light

Entrance hall: side view of hinged doors in a shared opening, light-coloured walls and warm-toned wood, round wall lights and soft diffused light

02 Zone

Kitchen-living-dining room

The living area works as a contemporary salon: this is where the owners gather for dinner, listen to music, watch films and entertain friends. The kitchen hides the utilitarian behind architectural planes, and in the bay window the dining area with a large Italian table and a Terzani light fitting becomes the centre of the evening. Pivoting dividers adjust how open the hall and the kitchen are to each other.

Apartment corridor: view from the passage towards the living room, veneer and dark panelling, soft ceiling light, a sofa visible in the background

Communal-area corridor with wood panelling, a sofa set in a niche and soft directional ceiling light, a contemporary style

Kitchen-living room with a grey sofa and a coffee table against a warm-toned wood wall, side backlighting and a grey rug — A handmade mirror with an églomisé finish is the centrepiece of this space.

Narrow built-in shelving unit set in a niche with shelves, books and decorative vases, a fabric bolster cushion nearby, soft warm light

Cosy living area within a kitchen-living-dining room: soft sofas, a round coffee table with a book and a black vase, a grey marble floor, soft light

Kitchen-living room with an L-shaped sofa and a coffee table, beige fabrics, warm light, a veneer-effect wall panel

Kitchen-living room area, bay-window perspective: a grey sofa, poufs, a coffee table, dark shelving and soft evening light

In the kitchen-living room by the doorway: wood panelling, concealed perimeter backlighting, light-coloured ceiling coving, a calm contemporary style

Kitchen-living room: a bay window with a large table, a soft seating area by the panoramic window, brown curtains and a chandelier, soft daylight

Kitchen-living room with a view towards the bay window, fabric curtains, a soft sofa and armchairs, an Italian table and a glass light fixture, warm light

Light-filled apartment corridor: a niche with vertical relief panelling, glass shelves, a decorative light fixture, soft diffused light

Kitchen-living room with a bay-window wall, soft furnishings and a coffee table, a backlit accent TV recess, warm diffused light and a contemporary style

Kitchen-living room with niches set into a feature wall, timber slats and neutral backlighting, a contemporary-style interior

Kitchen-living room with a bay-window dining area: view of a long Italian table, soft draped curtains and a gilded pendant light above a light-filled window

A gold-toned chandelier with a cascade of fine strands at the centre of the frame, warm light softly illuminating the walls and creating the atmosphere of an evening hall

Kitchen-living room in the bay-window area: view of the dining space, an Italian table and armchairs by a malachite stone wall, warm light, contemporary style

Corner composition in a kitchen-living room: a bronze miniature house on a stone cabinet, soft side light, textured walls

Living-dining room, corridor view: a bay-window table, chairs, niches with decorative objects, warm light and stone and veneer textures

Kitchen-living room with a sofa and a coffee table by the bay window, soft warm light, wood panelling and graphic floor lamps

In the bay window, a dining table against a wall with decorative light fixtures and three graphic panels, soft warm light

Kitchen-living room with a bay window: white fronts and a dark worktop, soft pendant light above the island and tableware

Kitchen-living room with an island and a dining area, large pendant lights above the table, white cabinets, a dark worktop and soft diffused light

Contemporary kitchen-living room in a light-filled interior: a concealed splashback, a stone worktop and woven chandeliers, view from the bay window

Kitchen-living room: a narrow perspective view with white glossy fronts and a dark worktop, an island-facing sofa and a pendant light in a light-filled interior

03 Zone

Study-guest room

The study easily assumes two roles: a calm work space on weekdays and a full guest bedroom. Graphic furniture, deep wood tones and soft seating create a composed atmosphere without excessive formality.

Study-living room: view of a green sofa, a floor rug and a black arched floor lamp under soft diffused light

Study-guest room: a desk against the wall with a laptop, a designer armchair and a floor lamp, a book niche and soft daylight

Study-guest room with a desk, an armchair, a table lamp and built-in shelving, panoramic windows in a light-filled style

04 Zone

Bathroom with shower

The bathroom next to the study is planned like the rest of the guest suite: compact, self-contained and finished in a carefully chosen set of materials. Warm light, stone and minimal fittings give it the feel of a private hotel room.

Shower room: a dark basin on a vanity unit, a black mixer tap, towels and warm light from ceiling spotlights

Compact shower room: view of a worktop and a basin set in a niche, warm light, glossy panelling and understated fittings

Compact shower in a bathroom: side view of dark stone, a glass partition and an overhead shower, warm soft light

05 Zone

Guest room wardrobe

A separate wardrobe makes the study-guest room self-contained. Open sections, wood and integrated lighting organise storage without visual clutter.

Understated walk-in wardrobe in a guest room: open backlit niches, a veneer shelf and pull-out drawers, a light-filled interior

06 Zone

Entrance hall with wardrobe

The second entrance handles everyday comings and goings. Built-in storage and calm finishes keep everything out of sight without making daily life any less convenient.

Walk-in entryway wardrobe with built-in wooden and beige-panelled cupboards, soft ceiling light, marble flooring and a niche for outerwear

Walk-in entryway wardrobe with built-in illuminated cupboards, white marble flooring, a console unit and a door to the laundry room, general side view

07 Zone

Master bathroom

The master bathroom is built on a dialogue between light and stone. Illuminated onyx planes read as a natural pattern, and the bath, the double basin and the soft glow of the pendants turn a functional room into a private ritual.

Master bathroom in soft light: corner bathtub against a white marble wall, a draped-shade pendant light and illuminated panelling

Master bathroom with a built-in vanity unit, a wall-mounted basin and a round terracotta bowl; soft pendant light and white stone

Master bathroom: view of the built-in vanity with a terracotta basin, marble floor and walls, spherical pendant lights and soft lighting

Master bathroom in a contemporary style: three pendant lights with chrome-trimmed glass, soft diffused light on the walls

Master bathroom with a pale stone niche, a built-in white vanity unit and a bathtub, illuminated panelling softly lighting the space

Master bathroom in a contemporary style: view of a white vanity unit, a stone countertop and a marble-clad wall, soft overhead light

08 Zone

Master walk-in wardrobe

The master walk-in wardrobe continues the private sequence of the bedroom. Warm veneer, the vertical rhythm of the fronts and soft lighting create a quiet, tactile room for getting dressed each day.

Master dressing room in the apartment, view of a built-in wardrobe with shelves, rails and lighting, warm veneer and textiles

09 Zone

Bedroom

The bedroom is deliberately freed of anything surplus. A soft headboard, pale verticals, timber and textiles set the tone for rest, and a separate reading area is provided by the window. This is the quietest part of the apartment, with its own pace and privacy.

Bedroom with a soft pale headboard, vertical slat panelling and wooden bedside tables, warm diffused light, bed dressed in textiles

Bedroom: soft pale headboard by the window, a bedside table, a wall light and textiles, warm diffused light, pale vertical panelling and wood

Bedroom: bed with an upholstered headboard, windows with off-white curtains, vertical panelling and warm light

Bedroom with a soft pale headboard by the window, textured curtains and wood, diffused warm light, contemporary minimalism

Bedroom with a view of a built-in wardrobe and dressing niches, wood, a pale floor and soft diffused ceiling light

Bedroom with a soft white sofa against the wall, brick-terracotta texture, a floor lamp to the side and warm diffused light, a calm contemporary style

Bedroom in a contemporary style: white upholstered headboard and bed, a pale bedside table next to a red wall and a bookshelf niche, warm light

10 Zone

Guest bathroom

The guest bathroom is treated as a small interior scene. The contrast of pale planes, dark stone and reflective surfaces makes it expressive while keeping it clear and practical.

Furnishing

Materials and brands

Natural stoneKrasota

Veneered panelsDerebas

Upholstered furnitureBonaldo, Minotti

Mirror with an églomisé finishAlla Prima Studio

Silk and natural textilesViona

Light fitting over the dining tableTerzani

Technical lightingCentrsvet

Work deskCattelan Italia

Washbasin in the guest roomAntonio Lupi

Shower columns and tapsGessi

Washbasins and bathSalini

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the project

How long did design and construction of the apartment take?

Design took 5 months and construction 2 years. That timeline made it possible to coordinate the architectural, building services, finishing and procurement work in detail.

What technologies are included in the 180 m² apartment?

The project integrates supply and extract ventilation, air conditioning, humidification, a smart-home system, automated blinds, layered lighting and multi-room audio.

How is the apartment's layout organised?

The apartment is split into living and private areas. The study-guest room has its own wardrobe and bathroom, and the master suite takes in the bedroom, walk-in wardrobe and bathroom.

Why did the hall become the main compositional space?

The hall shapes the first impression of the interior. A panel in four kinds of natural stone, a mirror with an églomisé finish and pivoting dividers turn the entrance into a formal space in its own right and at the same time link it to the kitchen-living-dining room.

Can the study-guest room be used as an independent space?

Yes. The study-guest room has its own wardrobe and bathroom with shower, so it suits both work and longer stays by guests without intruding on the owners' private area.

What materials define the interior's character?

The basis is natural stone, wood veneer, thick leather, an églomisé mirror, silk and natural textiles. The materials were chosen not to make a show but for depth, tactility and a calm reading of the space.

Interior design of an apartment, 180 m²