Красивые квартиры №95 4 Contents Magic of curvy shapes . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 In an apartment decorated in a modern key with touches of minimalism the space is cut complexly and unusually. Absence of conventional right angles, smooth, ‘fluid’ shapes of multi-level ceilings, partitions, walls, niches and furniture pieces convey maximum originality to rooms. And curves are introducing dynamics to the interior and sensations of moving air masses. Modern retro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 The interior design in this apartment is very expressive and vividly original. It’s modern but at the same time it has some retro motives that were introduced in a subtle and correct way. Since the apartment is created for the couple with a passion for traveling and collecting the dominant theme chosen for decoration is a road. A few unique strokes — including Wien and Prague city landscapes images on the walls — recreate owners’ impressions from traveling across Europe. Interior’s High Art. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 This art deco interior is absolutely unique. Firstly the apartment itself is off-standard — it’s a duplex penthouse with the attic upper level located in Zamoskvorechye, and it spurs an interesting space development. Secondly a whole team of experts put their hard work in the project: architects, decorators, construction workers, and wood, plaster, mosaic and stained-glass windows masters. Luxury for living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 As the clients wanted to the traces of Arabian style were introduced in that apartment’s decor: stainedglass windows, paintings, carved furniture, stucco, lots of gold details. However, all those elements do not turn the apartment into a museum. A designer managed to create a cozy home with variety of shapes and colors. Dawn melody. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 The apartment is located in the residential area built next to Vorontovsky Park, an 18th-19th century memorial garden that hides the boyar Vorontsov mansion founded in the 16th century. The 17th floor apartment’s panoramic windows uncover a wonderful dramatic city view. A breathtaking landscape has become a starting point for the layout — the bay window zone was widened to the maximum and the flooring was raised 30 centimeters. This platform hosted a dining room and a recreation area with an electric fireplace and a cozy armchair in front. Ecology-styled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 The customers planned to live in that apartment only for a short certain period of time. That defined the demands for the living space — minimum of remodeling and laconic design. Despite the limited renovation budget the interior looked stylish due to eco-design elements, a brave color scheme and interesting accents. Game of fresco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Anastasia Nemoliayeva, an actress, GITIS graduate, famous for the roles in ‘Courier’, ‘Interdevochka’, ‘Tsareubiytsa’, ‘Peregon’ movies, and Veniamin Skalnik — a theater director, Petr Fomenko’s apprentice, are both well-known for creating unique designer and art objects. And Anastasia’s luxurious painted sofas are urban legends. ‘Beautiful Apartments’ visited the couple to get to know them better , to witness the creative sources and atmosphere. A capital novel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 Tatyana Poliakova, a popular ‘Eksmo’ publishers’ writer of detective stories, was born and raised in Vladimir where she still lives in an apartment, summer cottage or a three-level countryside house. Tatyana calls herself a true provincial girl who would never move to a fussy huge capital city. However to avoid staying always at hotels she purchased an apartment in Moscow a few years ago. And she invited us over. Based on a modern style . . . . . . . . . . .90 A stunning apartment with a view in a modern residential area was renovated in a fusion style with a modern style influence prevailing. That allowed the designers to combine vegetable elements with classic shapes creating a whole and organic living space. Classic eclecticism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 When ordering the design-project the clients’ main wish was to use an apartment’s rather small space to the maximum. Moreover they planned to blend a modern interior with classical elements in the decor. Interior airiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 An apartment’s interior was designed for a young energetic family. A general concept of a modern decor and color scheme was immediately approved by the clients. Masculine style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 A color solution of an interior is based on the use of various ‘manly’ hues — brown and grey. A color harmony stresses style strictness and furniture elegance. Organic space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 The project was developed for a young modern family. That is why the interior was done in a modern key. While designing the layout the experts tried to optimize the space avoiding narrow corridors. Natural decor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 A 103 sq.m apartment located in the city center is done in a traditional classic style. A warm color palette, natural finishing materials and classic decor elements underline an interior’s grandeur and create a cozy, comfortable atmosphere of beauty and luxury. Elegant art-deco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 An apartment’s owner is a young refined and creative lady who wanted to see her interior in a trendy style. Though always bright and active she still preferred to live in coziness and comfort. A happy combination. . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 A 77,4 sq.m apartment was designed for a young family with a child. The project was a happy combination of classic and modern techniques in finishing and decor. Little Italy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 While decorating the apartments the designers decided to apply a modern style adding such noble Italian notes to it as wall frescos, mouldings and furniture from the Volpi factory. Family nest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 A townhouse is located in a forest, 10 km far from Moscow city limits. The place’s serene atmosphere dictates the decoration style — peaceful, classic, bright and cozy. Source of inspiration . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 An ecologically safe area, a favorable ecology situation… The surroundings themselves contribute to new ideas and associations’ appearance. They also allow coming up with original techniques and ways of decoration and creating a dynamic and vibrant space so cozy to live in. This interior’s formula is multi-purposeness and comfort. Once upon a time in America . . . . . . 112 A 67,3 sq.m apartment’s project was developed for an amusing couple loving to travel. The main issue was creating an unpretentious, cozy and functional tasty interior. So the interior was made in classic American style’s traditions with a loft architecture twist. Renaissance effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 A 217 sq.m apartment is sitting in a prestigious residence. And the designers recreated an atmosphere of the Italian renaissance’s prime, however using up-to-date construction technologies and finishing materials. A strong floor advantages . . . . . . . . . 120 An overview of ceramic floor tiles. Furniture trends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Grouped highlights of well-known designer brands’ furniture. A reserved elegance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Artificial stone in interiors: variations of a decor. № (95)’2011 5 38 62 78 132
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