Modern style apartment of 124 m2 in the historical house of Moscow

Interior designer Katya Begicheva created this project for her long-time client — an energetic young man who values the convenience of living within walking distance of the city's infrastructure.

The spacious, 124 m² apartment is located in a renovated early 20th-century Art Nouveau income house in a quiet central district of Moscow. The client fully entrusted the designer with decorative decisions, with one of his main requests being the integration of advanced technical solutions.

“When I first entered the apartment, it was nothing but bare concrete,” recalls the designer. However, the space had undeniable advantages — three windows facing the historic facade and three panoramic windows overlooking the inner courtyard, ensuring the apartment is always bathed in natural light.

The layout was thoughtfully designed to be comfortable both for a single resident and a future family. At the heart of the space is an entry hall with a spacious storage system and a guest bathroom. From the hallway, a grand portal opens into the living area, which features an open kitchen with an island. This part of the apartment also includes a laundry room, a walk-in closet, and a home office complete with its own bathroom. The left wing houses the master suite: a bedroom, a walk-in closet, and a bathroom with a freestanding bathtub positioned by the window.

Katya Begicheva sought to reflect the client’s dynamic and structured personality in the interior. A clear rhythm and vertical lines define the space — both in furniture choices and textures. For example, the headboard panel in the master bedroom features a prominent circular element, symbolizing a break from conventional solutions. In the interior, the circle holds a sacred meaning, representing wholeness and harmony.

The primary color scheme revolves around a complex smoky gray shade, complemented by amaranth accents. Metallic surfaces introduce boldness, while warm wood tones bring balance. The finishes incorporate natural materials: oak parquet, marble for flooring, portals, and windowsills, oak veneer and enamel in custom joinery, porcelain stoneware, quartz, microcement, and glass blocks.

In the living room, wooden shutters with graphic perforations adorn the windows facing the historic facade, while the parquet is laid in an intricate “Dutch pattern.” In the master bathroom, a backlit curved metal structure stands behind the bathtub by the window. Achieving a flawless finish required an automotive painting technique, which took two weeks of meticulous work.

All furniture, except for the sofa, bedroom armchair, chairs, TV console, and bench, was custom-designed by Katya Begicheva and made to order. Key design pieces in the project include a sideboard by Miniforms, a sofa by Moroso designed by Patricia Urquiola, vintage sconces by Goffredo Reggiani, a lamp by Flos, a dining table by Tok Design, and a rug by Dovlet House. Mirrors, consoles, shelving units, and the home office desk were specially designed for this project and crafted in artisanal workshops.

The interior embodies a refined philosophy where historical elements seamlessly blend with contemporary forms, while technical solutions enhance ultimate comfort.

Interior designer Katya Begicheva
www.begichevadesign.com
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Photo credit Mikhail Loskutov
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Style by Katya Begicheva