Interior Design Spotlight – Graphite Penthouse in Kiev by Denis Rakaev is focused on a contemporary project located in Ukraine’s capital, Kiev. The penthouse is unique in style as well as the unified look throughout the entire home.
I was almost sick at the thought that this deliriously inspiring project has quite likely been destroyed given the political situation in Ukraine. Not wanting to see that happen without special tribute, here’s to the design elements that went into making this apartment so utterly amazing.
Project Credits
Architect: Denis Rakaev
Location: Kiev, Ukraine
Year: 2014
Area: 1,227 sqft
Photo courtesy: Andrey Avdeenko
The highlighting features give you a sense of majestic, like the place stands alone. The contrast between the dark and white tones is bold and the occasional pop of color is not only perfect but truly amazing.
The living room features hardwood floors that run through the entire place, giving off a lighter texture to the home. The slightly darkened panels in the walls, as well as the decor leave one gaping for more. A person could spend hours just studying the textures throughout this home as they are simply stunning.
Storage is not an issue as every inch of space is used. As well, the lighter tones that roam through the darker tones add a relief of texture as well as a brightness to the room.
Each room is a piece of art, from the bedrooms and bathrooms to the kitchen, allowing a person to be awed and amazed.
Now that you’ve see a few of the photos, let’s read the notes penned by the architect himself, Denis Rakaev.
Project Notes by Denis Rakaev
The interior should be perceived unified and monolithic – this is the main idea of the project. Going into any of the premises, whether dining or bathroom, a person must realize that he is in one of the zones of a common space, so the interior is in the same vein as stylistically and coloristic. My goal was to create an interior in which no random lines, interior, light for visual perception and comfort for life – it is these qualities of the interior, in my opinion, make it really expensive.
Owners of apartments with excellent quality and practical things, plus love to travel. Interior fully displays the worldview of their owners. Strict purism is diluted with warm ethno. Reception at which combines simple, rectilinear forms with decorative motifs and curvilinear ethnic, creates a unique effect of detachment from the bustle of the big city. I love to use in interiors wooden 3D panel simulating ornamental carving. And in this project, this decorative element plays a role in the formation of a special spirit of the interior, filling it with warmth and overflowing rezbl?nogo tree.
To achieve the necessary space living room, was to combine the three rooms: kitchen, bathroom and a balcony, which was subsequently species bay window offering stunning views from a height of 26 floors of the waterfront and the Dnieper.
The walls are covered with panels master bedroom of genuine leather. Besides the aesthetics inherent in the car interior, this finish has helped solve the problem of sound insulation required. Ceilings, as well as floors, wood-paneled, windows dense graphite curtains – at any time in the bedroom can create a nocturnal gloom.
Bathroom, this is the first room that we see, waking up in the morning. Bathroom sustained in graphite gray and soft play of light and shadows from the lamp-laced cocoons spare sensitive eyes in the morning.
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