by Furnishly | Dec 15, 2022 | Design Inspiration
Mureli, an archaic Ukrainian word meaning apricots, became the name of this residential project near Kyiv. Construction was completed in the middle of summer when murelis are sweet. The interior design has the ambience of a warm July morning, and soft curves like a ripe apricot. Created by the architectural team at Makhno Studio, this 561-square-metre family home has a distinctive contemporary Ukrainian style. Many of the creative product designs come from Serhii Makhno’s workshop. 90% of the furniture and materials in the home are Ukrainian. The bathrooms are bespoke spaces with custom basins and adventurous wall treatments. The bedrooms are peaceful, and the home entryway is out of this world.
The living room has a laconic decor scheme that conjures a sense of peace and relaxation. The light decor palette, a tactile materials palette, and smooth curving perimeters create a soft summertime feel. A sectional sofa pulls around in an L-shaped formation to fashion a conversational setting by the fireplace. The fireplace is a simple, modern design, underlined by a long wall-mounted hearth.
At the centre of the living room, large and extraordinary living room pendant lights by Makhno Studio make a fabulous sculptural statement. Underneath the eye-catching copper Makivka lamps, a small coffee table displays gently curving sides. The table’s rounded silhouette complements the rounded edges of the room.
A modern black and white wingback chair completes the minimalist lounge furniture layout. The floor is clear of area rugs to maintain the uncomplicated, fuss-free aesthetic.
The indoor terrace features a floating chimney breast with a rounded profile. Cut logs are stacked nearby, which gives the room a warm and cosy touch. Sculptural living room wall decor is mounted in pride of place above the firebox. This piece is from the ceramic workshop of Makhno Studio.
The living room wall decor piece is due to appear in a new collection from the brand. A couple of comfortable armchairs pull up to the modern fireplace. A round coffee table is positioned to hold drinks and snacks.
A smaller round coffee table is made of wicker, which introduces an element of natural texture into the living room. A contemporary lounge chair with a low back allows glorious garden views to shine through unobstructed.
In the entry hall, a spiral staircase sweeps up to a mezzanine landing. Ukrainian craftsmen succeeded in forming a challenging handrail design from bent wood. A cluster of five Khmara lamps falls over the home entryway.
A modern entryway bench complements the beautiful pendant lights with a colour-matched and curvaceous form.
Towering walls give the home entryway a grand appeal to make a bold first impression. Sunlight pours in via double-banked windows.
A panel of 600 Tetrapods fashion a deeply textured feature wall.
The stucco around the staircase is perfectly imperfect.
Each Khmara lamp is strung at a different height, each textured white shade depicts an individual organic form.
The enormous dining room pendant light stretches almost the full length of the wooden table.
Transparent sliding doors lead to the kitchen. The doors are almost airtight to prevent overpowering kitchen aromas from escaping around the home.
Perimeter cabinetry is arranged in an L-shaped layout around four monumental cubes.
The porcelain stoneware cubes recreate the rough texture of natural stone but with a functional finish.
In the bedroom, a live edge wood headboard design gives the space a warm rustic appeal.
In this space, a 3D tile feature wall climbs behind the headboard.
The female homeowner requested her favourite colour be dominant in her bedroom, dressing room, and bathroom design. Pink accents give the spaces a soft, feminine aura. These elegant LED glass pendant lamps are handmade MAKIVKA ICE lamps by Makhno.
The curved walls in Mureli House created a challenge. Many joins were required to achieve the perfect shape. Shadow seams were made on the floors and ceilings. Plasterboard was precisely cut according to the architect’s pattern. Finally, bespoke cabinetry was crafted to perfectly skim the walls’ radius.
Pink glaze tints each area.
The pink fluted glass shower screen displays the perfect colour gradient.
A closet system holds robes.
The pink wall treatment is Makhno Studio’s Flapjack 3D wall cladding.
This blue farmhouse sink design is reminiscent of Makhno Studio’s Kvitka copper pendant lamp.
All the bathrooms in the Mureli project have original Makhno basins.
Before the final basin or bespoke piece of furniture is provided, each piece is developed as a trial version. The trial piece passes approval by the designer only when it corresponds exactly with the original visualisations.
Whilst custom basins are currently only designed and produced for customer projects, a collection of inspired designs will be released for individual sales in the near future.
On the floor plan, we can see where the sliding glass doors separate the kitchen from the large formal dining room and the neighbouring lounge area. We can also see the scale of the indoor terrace room, which stretches across the back of the kitchen and living room.
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by Furnishly | Dec 7, 2022 | Design Inspiration
Designed for a young male homeowner in Kazakhstan, this 400 square metre home interior is a space for relaxation, socialising with friends, and getting ahead on work at home. Visualised by STUDIO 57, the impressively large living room layout is made streamlined by the implementation of a sunken seating area. One extraordinary focal point of the room is a glass wall that connects to the garage. The glass partition proudly showcases the homeowner’s prized possession: a gleaming blue Porsche. Large outer windows fill the home with natural light, creating a spacious and airy aesthetic with lush green garden views. A luxurious palette of dark materials provides dramatic contrast and plush comfort within.
In the open plan living room, a sunken seating area creates concise zoning. The U-shaped black sofa arrangement draws around a matching black living room rug and a unique modern coffee table design.
The sunken sitting area faces toward a black stone-clad TV wall, which climbs the full height of the double-height void. An impressive living room chandelier drops cubes of bright illumination against the dark, moody backdrop.
An illuminated mantelshelf highlights the texture in the rugged stone wall cladding. An Oda lamp stands nearby, where it lights up the ramped descent into the conversation pit.
An indoor courtyard fills the void beneath the staircase with an abundance of greenery. An assortment of cactus species makes a fabulous, sculptural display.
In the formal dining area, a wooden dining table and modern chairs accommodate up to eight people. A classical sculpture adds a touch of culture to the dining space. A modern floor lamp provides focussed illumination.
A large modern fruit bowl provides a simple dining table centrepiece. Across the room, glass walls place the homeowners blue Porshe on display.
The glass-walled garage is well lit to show off the curves of the luxury vehicle.
A view of the sports car can be appreciated from the dining room, from the sunken seating area, and upon descending the open plan staircase.
A large built-in terrarium buffers the kitchen from the glass wall garage. Luxe grey marble clads the kitchen walls and a central kitchen island. A trio of mini pendant lights complete the kitchen island lighting. Elegantly arched pendants make a more eye-catching display above a dining peninsula.
Enormous windows fill the home workspace with natural light and peaceful views of the green landscape.
A casual snug is furnished with comfortable black couches and a wood burning stove. Indoor plants add uplifting green accents.
Colourful modern art adorns the grey walls.
A tufted black entryway bench smartly furnishes the hallway of the home.
The small console table displays a black Balloon Dog by Jeff Koons.
A backlit mirror adds atmospheric light to the entryway.
In the master bedroom, a headboard feature wall provides atmospheric bedroom lighting. A bedroom pendant light and a matching bedside table lamp deliver focussed light.
A comfortable bedroom chair, a small side table, and a modern bookstand make up an inviting reading nook by the window.
A potted olive tree adds a decorative touch and a splash of greenery.
In another double bedroom design, a black upholstered bed contrasts darkly with a white area rug. A split headboard focal wall treatment features rich wood panelling and crisp white tile.
The white bedroom rug complements a wall of white wardrobes.
Inside the luxury bathroom, the shower area and bathtub are separated from the rest of the space by a black-framed glass screen.
A row of small skylights spill sunlight onto the freestanding bathtub. A vertical garden wall makes a lush, tropical backdrop for the soaking area.
Matt black fixtures and fittings complement deep grey stucco walls and rich wood tone panelling.
The final bedroom in the home is a simple white minimalist scheme with a black tufted bed.
Fitted wardrobes build a wall of clean white storage.
A walk in wardrobe is fitted with a sleek system of illuminated garment shelves and rails.
A partition wall divides the closet into two areas. In the second space, a built-in vanity unit is teamed with a plush white vanity chair.
Large windows light up the dressing room.
The final bathroom design is a crisp grey and white space with a modern double sink bathroom vanity. Fresh white towels nest underneath.
A tinted glass enclosure houses the shower. A wall hung toilet leaves the floor area clear and spacious.
An anthracite heated towel rail blends with the large format grey wall tiles.
The same large grey tiles cover the floor to achieve a cohesive scheme.
The impressive home also boasts its own sauna room.
LED strip lights install a soft lighting scheme in the relaxation space.
A view of the garden gives the sauna room and extra special dose of serenity.
The adjoining shower space is clad in matching sauna-like wood wall panelling. Wall hooks create convenient hanging space for fluffy white robes.
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by Furnishly | Dec 2, 2022 | Design Inspiration
A restructured layout delivers a newfound brightness and spaciousness to this 583 square metre home, located in Zhejiang, Hangzhou, China. Designed by Shexia Design, decorative details are employed to transform unimaginative corners. Overhanging and sinking architectural volumes resculpt natural light. The innovative spatial design ideas are a fusion of classical and artistic silhouettes, which come together under a soothing air of simplicity. Crisp white backdrops and muted colour infusions conjure a modern aesthetic that’s restful yet characterful. Mosaics and contemporary tile treatments bring intriguing pattern to floors, bathrooms, and a unique staircase design. These unexpected focal points fashion bold juxtapositions where beauty and utility unite.
The living room is a double-height volume, where a mezzanine landing creates a dramatically curved structure.
Circular indents are sunken into the underside of the mezzanine structure to house lighting.
A glass coffee table reflects natural light from the large living room windows. Its black base contrasts darkly with a beige living room area rug.
A curved sofa complements the curvaceous mezzanine landing design.
The living room rug is a unique linear design with breakaway edges. Its linearity complements the coffee table and a tall freestanding bookcase.
Sheer white voiles hang at the double-banked living room windows. The lightweight drapes softy frame a view of the garden and skyscape whilst allowing natural light to filter through. On the white sofa, a spherical red accent cushion makes bright contrast with the lush green vista.
A chic TV mount curves elegantly into the white wall, achieving a smooth, streamlined look.
Wood parquet flooring lays down a rich base throughout the living room.
An accent chair introduces muted colour and playful pattern to the corner of the living room, where it coordinates with the greenery of the garden.
A green focal wall unfolds behind the curved couch. At the opposite side of the living room, a modern lounge chair continues the curved shape theme.
Unique dining chairs surround a luxe travertine dining table with a racetrack-shaped silhouette.
An eye-catching sideboard unit creates a block of pattern across the window wall.
A white marble fruit bowl and a decorative vase make a modern dining table centrepiece.
Each dining room doorway is framed with a deeply decorative trim.
The console table is adorned with attractive candlesticks and a tasteful table lamp.
The entertainment area features a sunken seating area with a TV. Pale blush pink upholstery wraps the large U-shaped seating arrangement, applying a delicate aesthetic.
Decorative moulding crisscrosses the ceiling. Unique pendant lights drip eye-catching illumination from a double-height void.
Stunning archways were applied to the original structure to create an impressive hallway.
A modern snooker table and a bar area complete the large entertainment room.
A spectacular stone feature wall makes a pleasing display area for snooker paraphernalia and wine storage.
Unique bar stools bring in a glorious injection of iridescent colour. Different types of stone are cut to form an oversized mosaic treatment across the face of the bar.
Swathes of pure white stucco create a beautifully balanced space with a sense of serenity.
A freeform stone coffee table beds down on an intense mosaic floor treatment.
A set of glass doors lead into a home gym.
Integration of the classical archway with modern elements builds unique drama.
Sunlight pours from above, highlighting intricate details in the stucco.
Upstairs on the mezzanine landing, a home office area looks out upon the entertainment area. The captivating archways march at eye-level. The workspace is furnished with a unique modern desk, chair, and floor lamp ensemble.
The back of the home office area is fitted with a wall of built-in storage cabinets and bookshelves.
A wide column divides the workspace from a child’s play area. Wooden toy boxes slot into a storage bench to create a cute border of arches. A geometric rug lays down a soft play surface.
The staircase is trimmed with a unique wooden bannister design. Attractive tilework patterns the stair risers.
In the master bedroom, an upholstered headboard design receives the same fabric as the green accent chair in the living room.
An understated bedside table lamp provides reading light over the pillows. An ornamental archway makes the bedroom window into a highly decorative feature.
Parquet flooring lays rich pattern under the bed. Decorative wooden shutters close off a window into the ensuite bathroom.
With the wooden shutters drawn back, the ensuite bathroom becomes an open plan arrangement.
Inside the bathroom, a clawfoot bathtub creates a traditional aesthetic. Mixed stonework patterns the floor.
Modern wall art adds a burst of colour above the toilet.
Curved walls and an ombre mosaic tile configuration create an enchanting shower area design. A small curved alcove houses a tower of shelving, which holds toiletries close to hand. Brass shower fixtures make warm contrast against the cool background.
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by Furnishly | Nov 28, 2022 | Design Inspiration
Located in Amsterdam’s historic art and antiques quarter, the Spiegelkwartier, Urban Villa Kerkstraat is a quirky dwelling that doubles as a photography studio. Designed by Standard Studio, this reimagined interior features a flexible open plan layout. The main room is a large and welcoming hub, filled with natural light and bright accents. Smaller spaces branch off the double-height main room in a free-flowing formation. A dynamic bookcase design pivots and ultimately transforms into a TV mount to create a multifunctional focal wall. The aim was to provide the owner with solid aspects of privacy, despite running their business from within their ground floor living space.
The light-filled ground floor of the villa serves as a spacious photography studio. Orange living room decor accents give the space an energetic and welcoming appeal. Large windows look out upon the leafy Spiegelkwartier neighbourhood, which features old Dutch houses that run between the Herengracht canal and the Rijksmuseum.
A living room home theatre is created with the help of a projector. The image is projected upon a wide white wall, which is also useful as a plain backdrop for photography purposes.
The contemporary living room is sparsely furnished to leave lots of space to work in. A ceiling height of approximately 5 metres creates opportunities to play with height differences in the layout. A mezzanine landing overlooks the ground floor on two sides. An indoor hammock hangs from the underside of the platform.
A modular orange sofa is easily split apart to suit different occasions and spatial needs. A lightweight wooden coffee table is quick to move too. A green accent chair complements the abundance of indoor plants that breathe life into the space. Hanging plants tumble from the mezzanine, feathering the edges of its solid linear structure.
A glass balustrade reveals a small lounge space up on the mezzanine. Below it, a wooden focal wall features a built-in shelving unit for magazines and books. The sides of the wood feature wall fold away to give entry into a secret room.
By creating small pockets of seclusion, the homeowner maintains a sense of privacy when clients are frequenting the space. Obscure glass panels are used to screen off other areas.
The innovative shelving unit turns on its axis to reveal its second function, which is a television mount. The pivoting system is from Frits Jurgen.
Wooden doors remain closed across the TV screen when a minimalist aesthetic is desired.
When the TV is required, the wooden doors hinge out to close off the adjoining room. Media storage cabinets are conveniently installed above and below the TV screen. To the side of the cosy yellow hideaway, there is a corridor that leads to the mezzanine
The dining room is a bright and cheerful place with sunny yellow chairs. A wood bench complements the simple wooden table. Silver dining room pendant lights reflect the sunlight. Two tall curio cabinets store an assortment of colourful dishes. They also serve as a dividing wall between the dining room and a neighbouring workspace.
A skylight runs the full length of the dining space and the adjoining room, welcoming in natural illumination and a view of the trees. Colourful leaves fall like confetti upon the glass as the seasons change. Indoor plants bring an essence of the garden inside.
The comfortable home office is equipped with large storage units in which to stow away photography equipment. A yellow desk chair brightens up the white desk area, whilst an upholstered accent chair adds a splash of orange. A geometric rugs lays pattern underfoot.
An eye-catching blue kitchen island threads through the main space. Its tactile soft matt Arpa Fenix finish is topped with a white Himacs countertop. The blue kitchen volumes create a contemporary collision with vintage wooden cabinets in the living space.
A linear pendant light features a planter, which brings further greenery to the main room. The clean white finish of the kitchen island countertop creates a hygienic soap-like appearance. Fiery red metal bar stools create fun contrast against the blue cabinetry.
The wide walkway that leads to the mezzanine staircase is a multifunctional space too. It is utilised as a well-equipped workspace on one side, and as a practical coffee station on the other.
The modern home office area enjoys the airiness of a double-height void, with a view up onto the glass-walled mezzanine. A built-in planter grows a lush burst of greenery beside the staircase. There are few doors in Urban Villa Kerkstraat. Each space flows easily from one to the next to encourage collaboration and creativity.
Upstairs on the spacious mezzanine, a minimalist living space features isolated reading nooks. A bold red lounge chair reclines under one floor lamp, whilst a built-in bench is dashed with an electric blue throw. A glass panel pierces the mezzanine floor, offering a birdseye view into the room below.
The mezzanine unfolds as a split level, clad in wonderful natural wood grain.
The pink bathroom has an angular design that creates an illusion of perspective. Blush pink tiles clad the uniquely shaped shower area. A matching pink accent chair adds to the colour-blocked aesthetic.
A winding wooden staircase sneaks up to a relaxing loft net. Colourful scatter cushions tumble over the hammock floor.
Porthole-style windows make playful lookout points from the areas located at each side of the mezzanine.
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by Furnishly | Nov 21, 2022 | Design Inspiration
Sympathetically designed to melt into the virgin landscape, the Flintstone6 project has a Debris Wall Construction. In using materials from the site, such as soil and waste, it was possible to complete the build despite the supply limits of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 180 square metre home design was created by Mitti architects for Mr Abhishek Ubale and Mrs Sunaina. The owners chose to buy a farm in Sanctity Ferme after consistent lockdowns caused concern about the future of their urban situation. On the outskirts of Bangalore, in Kodiga Timmanapalli, Tamil Nadu, India, this farming community promotes a connection with nature, organic farming, and sustainable housing.
Shoolagiri Hills is appreciated for its rural charm and tranquillity. It offers the perfect setting for a peaceful haven away from Urban stresses.
The Flintstone6 house honours its unspoiled valley setting with sustainable in-situ architecture, which combines earthy elements and modernity.
Stone pathways and great boulders shape rustic landscaping around the home, which melds with the natural environment. Shrubs and trees spring up around the rocky terrain to cultivate a vibrant essence.
The local ecosystem provided the materials needed to build this unique home design. Soil from Shoolagiri valley itself, and waste from the construction site went into constructing poured earth walls. It was essential that the build corresponded with the responsible practices of the sustainable farming community.
Rooted in a Mango grove, the single-story 2 bedroom cottage camouflages into the surroundings. Poured earth walls stand alongside raw grey concrete counterparts to create a modern juxtaposition.
Glass walls accept an influx of natural sunlight, which comes filtered through a pergola roof. The glazed perimeter gives interior spaces a fresh outdoor feel.
A composite Casuarina-glazed roof drinks in the changing colours of the skyscape.
Glass doors retract to connect indoor and outdoor living spaces. Trees are potted inside of the house to maintain an uninterrupted flow of nature.
A multi-functional living space features an open plan kitchen design, which is built in situ with concrete. The concrete countertop spills into a full casing around a kitchen peninsula.
Three wooden bar stools line up along the edge of the bespoke concrete kitchen peninsula to form a comfortable breakfast bar. Concrete screed covers the floor to achieve a cohesive materials palette.
Light-play from the Casuarina roof covers the kitchen, creating a dynamic decor scheme. Beams of light stripe the floor, concrete cabinets, and earth walls.
The base of a concrete staircase climbs right by the kitchen bar stools. The staircase leads to a composite Casuarina-ferrocement roof, which serves as a party terrace. This addition was made instead of a visually obstructive upper storey, which would have impacted the neighbours’ outlook over the farm.
Shelving nooks are shaped into the base of the concrete staircase design. Smooth recesses neatly store plates and bowls on display.
Wooden cabinet doors bring visual warmth to the L-shaped kitchen peninsula. The kitchen layout creates a social setting for the chef, which allows them to look out upon the rest of the living space at all times.
A stone wash basin serves the entryway.
A glass ensuite bathroom makes the bedroom feel larger and airier. A freeform mirror makes a light reflective moment against the dark grey concrete decor. A small tree introduces a touch of colour and a link with nature.
In the first bedroom, a rich wooden headboard wall is constructed to reach the full height of the room. Colourful bedclothes add a vibrant touch. A wall mounted bedside table keeps floor space clear and spacious.
Huge boulders are integrated into the earth walls to create interesting focal points with rugged texture and natural tone.
In the second bedroom design, a frameless glass wall joins the bedroom with an outdoor ensuite bathroom. Privacy curtains draw across when needed.
The bathroom basin is carved from a granite boulder, sourced from landfill.
Sustainable furniture is carved from reclaimed wood.
Interior spaces are minimal with pared down decor. This intentional scheme allows focus to remain upon the fabulous Debris Walls. Ornamental rocks were reclaimed from a local abandoned quarry.
The Flintstone6 cottage features parallel walls to the north and south, which aesthetically echo the Rocky Mountains in the Cauvery basin region.
The landscape design includes indigenous cactus plants. Granite quarry waste makes a sustainable paving option. River stones form a koi pond.
Organic farmland makes a beautiful complement to sustainable housing.
Decorative boulders were embedded during the early stages of Debris Wall Construction.
Building surplus simply returned to the ground.
On the ground floor plan, we can see the small lounge area in conjunction with the large adjacent kitchen design. A utility room is tucked away in the corner of the living space, just off the front entryway.
Roof floor plan. The Casuarina-ferrocement roof expands space for entertaining guests or simply spending time outdoors with the family.
This section drawing shows the garage, which is accessed just off the living room and open plan kitchen design. Bedrooms and bathrooms are located in the private quarters at the back of the cottage.
In this section drawing, we see the koi fish pond at the front of the property, which was formed using river stones.
Cross sectional isometric view of the poured earth walls that make this farmhouse so unique.
Section detail of a poured earth wall and its foundation composition.
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