Natural minimalism: apartment of 120 m2 in Minsk

Green accents and textures of natural materials helped Zrobim architects studio to create a cozy interior in which the closeness of nature is felt

Table, Zuiver. Chairs, &Tradition. Lamp, Flos.

Photo: Elizabeth Kulenenok

“This apartment belongs to a young couple who works in the IT field. Customers spend a lot of time at home, so we needed to make the space equally comfortable for both leisure and work,” says the Zrobim architects team.

Vase, Faina Design.

Photo: Elizabeth Kulenenok

“We have divided the entire space of 120 sq.m into three rooms: a spacious kitchen-living room, a bedroom with access to a glazed loggia and an office, which can later become a nursery. The entire interior is made in bright colors, but we have highlighted some areas in black. So, we made the central part of the kitchen black, organically inserting there a sink, a cooking surface and all the necessary appliances. One of the walls of the living room, which houses a piano and storage systems, is made in the same shade.”

Parquet, Finex. Paint, Paint & Paper Library. Sofa, Fama Living. Floor lamp, Aromas del Campo.

Photo: Elizabeth Kulenenok

Chair, Hay.

Photo: Elizabeth Kulenenok

Bra, Astrolighting. Interior doors, Volhovec.

Photo: Elizabeth Kulenenok style: Katerina Dax

Photo: Elizabeth Kulenenok

“The most important and interesting solution in the apartment is a cube located in the center of the common space. The structure performs several functions at once: on the side of the hallway there is a wardrobe for outerwear, and on the side of the living room there is a workplace. Thanks to the mirrored facades, in which almost the entire room is reflected, the cube acts as both a zoning and a unifying element.”

Vase, Faina Design.

Photo: Elizabeth Kulenenok

Chair, Teca. Floor lamp, Astrolighting.

Photo: Elizabeth Kulenenok

“In the bedroom, attention is attracted by a large double bed on the podium — this was one of the main wishes of the customers. The color of the podium was not chosen by chance: a pleasant green tree supports the natural orientation of the interior and creates a soft soothing atmosphere. From the bedroom you can go to the loggia, where we have organized a relaxation area with a soft armchair, a large TV and a video game console.”

Project authors: studio Zrobim architects, t. +7 (921) 723-55-00, www.zrobim.ru , [email protected]