We will draw, we will live: a Moscow apartment of 50 m2 for an art critic Design 12.04.2022 “For myself, I called this project “White and Art”, because throughout the apartment we have white walls with bright color spots in the form of furniture, decor and paintings,” says interior designer Katya Chistova Invisible doors and a full-length mirror panel visually enlarge the hallway. Hang it all hanger, designed by Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra. Poof, Loffilab. Graphics, Vyacheslav Konotopov. Ceiling lamp, IKEA. A small table and a table lamp, vintage. Tile, Kerama Marazzi. Photo Sergey Krasyuk. Style: Daria Soboleva OBJECT PARAMETERS Property type: apartment in a new building Square footage: 50 m2 Where is it: Moscow, residential complex “Vavilov house” The main idea of the project: “creative apartment with French notes” Color scheme: white plus bright accents Author of the project: designer Katya Chistova, www.qtdesign.ru Kitchen-living room. Bra, Vamvidnee. To the left of the fireplace are works by Boris Matrosov, Oleg Vasin, Zina Isupova, Mikhail Molochnikov, Viktor Pivovarov, Anna Chaynikova and student works by Katya Istratova. On the right is a painting by Peter Petyaev. Photo Sergey Krasyuk. Style: Daria Soboleva “Creating the perfect backdrop for life with a collection of works of art and the mood of France — that was my task in this project” Table and chest of drawers, La Redoute. Carpet, Art de Vivre. Floor, Luxury Floors. The painting, Peter Petyaev. Photo Sergey Krasyuk. Style: Daria Soboleva “This small apartment belongs to a girl whose life is closely connected with art. She graduated from the Faculty of Applied Arts in Moscow and received a second art education in London, where she lived for several years. Now he works at the Garage Museum of Modern Art and, on duty, communicates a lot with young artists, discovers new names,” says interior designer Katya Chistova. View from the living room to the kitchen. Sofa, SK Design. Pillows, MariLux. Table, Ferm Living. Carpet, Art de Vivre. Wall paint, Farrow&Ball, Manders. Silkscreen printing by Irina Korina. Photo Sergey Krasyuk. Style: Daria Soboleva “The customer has a collection of art, which is constantly being updated. Among the favorite authors in her collection are Alexander Benois, Alina Glazun, Peter Petyaev, Vyacheslav Konotopov, Viktor Pivovarov, Fedora Akimova and Irina Korina.” Table and chest of drawers, La Redoute. Wall clock, Vitra. Chairs: Vitra, Zuiver, IKEA, White Label Living. A painting by Peter Petyaev and a poster by Viktor Pivovarov signed by the author. Photo Sergey Krasyuk. Style: Daria Soboleva “In addition to art, the hostess’s sphere of interests includes vintage decor and furniture — this hobby came from her favorite Parisian interiors” The single space of the kitchen-dining room-living room is the heart of the house, here the hostess receives her guests: friends and connoisseurs of art. Photo Sergey Krasyuk. Style: Daria Soboleva “Since the hostess likes to receive guests, I divided the apartment into zones — public and private,” the designer continues. — The spacious kitchen-living room can be seen from the threshold, while the rest of the rooms are hidden behind invisible doors.” The kitchen is made to order according to the designer’s sketches. Metal apron, Latuning workshop. Photo Sergey Krasyuk. Style: Daria Soboleva “In order not to distract attention from the paintings, I tried to make the kitchen as concise and inconspicuous as possible, using smooth facades of the same shade as the walls, and surrounding it with shelves with books and dishes.” A spacious dressing room is hidden behind a mirrored door in the hallway. Photo Sergey Krasyuk. Style: Daria Soboleva Painting with tassels, Alina Glazun. Poster with the work of Takeshi Murakami, signed by the author. Wooden windows, “Atmosphere 9”. Floor, Luxury Floors. Photo Sergey Krasyuk. Style: Daria Soboleva Vintage chandelier, salon “Buffet Stool”. Illumination for the picture, Vamvidnee. Wall paint, Farrow&Ball, Manders. Paintings by Pyotr Petyaev and Fyodor Akimov. Photo Sergey Krasyuk. Style: Daria Soboleva Bed, VitSet. Textiles, Atelier Tati. Vintage bedside tables, salon “Buffet Stool”. Table lamps, Vamvidnee. Paintings: Alexander Benois, Vyacheslav Konotopov, Fedora Akimov. Photo Sergey Krasyuk. Style: Daria Soboleva “The ideal backdrop for the art collection is white walls, like in contemporary art galleries. And vintage design items and textiles with delicate floral motifs are responsible for the comfort.” Wooden windows, “Atmosphere 9”. Curtains, DAO textile. Vintage chandelier, salon “Buffet Stool”. Paintings: Alexander Benois, Vyacheslav Konotopov, Fedora Akimov. Photo Sergey Krasyuk. Style: Daria Soboleva The furniture is made to order according to the designer’s sketches. Sconces, Vamvidnee Porcelain Stoneware, Fap Ceramiche. Floor tiles, Kerama Marazzi. Photo Sergey Krasyuk. Style: Daria Soboleva Polina Chesova Original content from the site