Serene Moscow apartment with Baltic hues and geometric grace

In this 75-square-meter apartment in a historic building overlooking the embankment in Moscow, a mother and her teenage son lead a dynamic urban lifestyle. They purchased the home several years ago with a completed renovation, but over time the interior lost its relevance — both visually and functionally. The space lacked clear zoning, comfort, and coherence. With this in mind, the client turned to interior designer Anna Gromova.

The homeowner, a founder of a mobile communications platform, maintains a fast-paced professional life, so her home needed to become a space for slowing down and disconnecting. From the outset, no workspace was planned — the design brief focused instead on reorganizing the layout: separating private and shared areas, enlarging the kitchen, adding a second bathroom, and integrating full-size wardrobes.

The revised floor plan significantly improved the apartment’s functionality. A walk-in closet was added near the entrance to shield the living room from immediate view. In the kitchen, every detail was designed for maximum efficiency and discretion, with storage kept within easy reach but seamlessly integrated. A deep niche beneath the window provides additional surface space, functioning as an informal work or serving area.

Special attention was given to personal and emotional details. Ceiling-integrated speakers connect to a projector and a vintage vinyl record player — part of a cherished collection once assembled by the client’s father. Now, favorite records once again fill the space with music and memory.

The private areas are clearly separated from the communal zones. The owner’s bedroom features a generous walk-in wardrobe and a cozy reading chair by the window for moments of quiet retreat. Her son’s bedroom is tailored to his height and interests, with a large bed, a full workstation, and a spacious closet. A vibrant yet restrained detail — red and blue striped wallpaper — wraps around the window niche and continues onto the walls, echoed in custom furniture. This visual device expands the space and brings cohesion to the room.

The concept, titled Baltic in the Details, draws inspiration from the client’s favorite landscape. Rather than direct references, the design channels the subdued aesthetics of misty coastal scenes, where silence, wind, and water inform the mood. The color palette reflects natural tones: soft grey, pale blue, and emerald green. One clear instruction from the client — “no gold” — was carefully observed throughout.

Finishes underscore a tactile and natural sensibility. Matte ceramics, wood textures, and sun-bleached oak parquet laid in straight lines create a sense of calm and openness. In the bathrooms, terrazzo-effect tiles by Impronta Italgraniti and graphic ceramics by WOW evoke the textures of sand and coastal stone.

Lighting was carefully considered to suit every moment of the day: ambient ceiling lights, spot accents, floor lamps, and pendants layer to shape the atmosphere and adapt to changing rhythms.

Nearly all the furniture in the apartment was custom-designed — including the sofas, beds, tables, wardrobes, and kitchen cabinetry. Only a few items, such as the bedside tables, a lounge chair, and a coffee table, were selected ready-made and integrated with ease into the overall design.

Interior designer Anna Gromova, founder of Gromova buro
www.gromovaburo.ru
Instagram @gromovaburo

Photo credit Sergey Ananiev
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Style by Julia Chebotar
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