July 24, 2024

2332 Apartment: Eclectic Design in Kyiv’s Upper City

2332 Apartment, designed by Balbek Bureau, showcases an eclectic style in Kyiv’s Upper City near the botanical garden. This spacious, light-filled apartment harmoniously blends black and white hues, featuring a creative layout tailored for a young family and their art collection.

Stylish modern living room with sleek furniture, artful shelving, and warm lighting.

Elegant living room with arched windows, herringbone wood floor, and ornate ceiling fixture.

A spacious living room with ornate architectural details, plush furnishings, and art pieces.

Elegant open-plan interior with modern kitchen, artwork, and herringbone wood flooring.

Modern bedroom with wood floor, curtains, bedside lamps, and minimalist furniture.

Spacious and modern bedroom with minimalist furniture, glass partition, and warm lighting.

Luxurious bathroom with sleek, modern fixtures, marble countertops, and dramatic lighting.

Sleek, modern bathroom with bold black walls, white tub on a green metal frame, and hanging light fixtures.

Sleek, modern bathroom vanity with twin vessel sinks and a marble countertop, contrasted by dark metal framing.

About 2332 Apartment

A Creative Haven: Apartment 2332 in Kyiv’s Upper City

Apartment 2332 is home to a young creative couple and their child. It’s located near the botanical garden in Kyiv’s Upper City. The owners actively participated in the design process. They helped select materials and furniture. Moreover, they wanted space for their painting collection.

Thoughtful Zoning for Modern Living

The apartment’s layout is well-planned. On entering, you’ll find the “public” area to your left. This includes the living room and an open kitchen with an island. To the right, there’s the private space. It contains a bedroom, a children’s room, a bathroom, and a wardrobe. Opposite the entrance is a hallway. It features a guest bathroom and a utility room with storage closets.

Overcoming Design Challenges

The apartment’s unique shape posed a challenge. It’s long and narrow, with natural light sources at both ends. We aimed to make the long hallway visually interesting. To achieve this, we created an organic movement axis through the apartment’s zones. We used surfaces of different heights and materials to decorate this path.

Striking Contrasts and Warm Tones

We used contrasting colors to define different areas. The private area stands out with black decor against the living room’s white walls. In contrast, we clad the kitchen in warm wooden panels. The wooden floor serves as a visual guide throughout the space. It’s 20 cm (7.87 inches) wide.

Connecting Spaces with Glass and Concrete

A glass wall in the bathroom connects different zones. When the curtain is open, you can see the hallway continue. The bathroom fixtures sit on a concrete platform. This design choice adds a modern touch to the space.

Photography by Maryan Beresh

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- by Matt Watts