The Art of Design Issue 61 2023 | Page 8

TOTAL AREA : 350 m2 TEAM : Natalia Bolshakova , Olga Drachyk , Julia Artyukh PHOTO : Andrey Avdeenko
AWARDS AND PRIZE : SBID International Design Awards — shortlisted The International Design and Architecture Awards — shortlisted

THE EMERALD VILLA

Combining bold colors inspired by typical British interiors together with intricate mouldings and symmetrical high ceilings of the quintessential French style , this little Emerald Villa has a lot to say .
Located in Kyiv , Ukraine , this onebedroom villa infuses unexpected design combinations to create an energetic mixture of colors and celebration of life . Inspired by the client ’ s bright personality , the interiors adopted a subdued color palette with more profound tonal variations used throughout . Traditional architectural detailing combined with a modern tint application resulted in an interior that feels light and elegant , but also exciting and bold .
“ The space is like a glistening picture : the bright background requires balance with intense and vivid strokes . The biggest challenge we faced was incorporating the eclectic private collection of art and family objects ,” - says Nataly Bolshakova .
The Emerald Villa , as it has been named by the interior designers of Bolshakova Interiors , boasts all the necessary rooms , including one bedroom , two bathrooms , a living room adjoined to the kitchen , and a conservatory . Additional amenities were added to the floor plan , including a large