The Art of Design Issue 64 2023 | Page 37

37 cabinet with a showcase for serving items . The composition is complemented by geometric Apparatus pendant lamps .
Materials A rich palette of natural materials was used in this project : wood , natural leather , brass , and stone . All cabinet furniture is made of ash veneer , tinted in a cold shade . It needed 9 months to reach the ideal shade of veneer . This was important for the compatibility of all shades and textures in the project .
In the interior , there are many products that combine several materials . For example , in the living room , there is wooden bookcase with brass shelves , a natural stone podium , and a drawer upholstered in leather . Two companies worked together on this item to achieve the desired effect .
While working with materials , it was important to focus on the contrast of textures and shades . It ’ s pleasant to tactilely feel the difference between warm leather , cold metal , textured wood , and stone .
Guest Bathroom The guest bathroom is designed in dark colors , in contrast to the rest of the apartment . Such an approach surprises guests . The play with perception is continued by the wooden sink and the composition with the Agape sink and shelves , where the faucet is part of a metal shelf . These elements change the usual idea of the bathroom .
The floor is lined with natural smooth Salvatori stone , and the walls are embossed one . It adds tactility and sensory experience .
Kids ’ Bathroom The kids ’ bathroom is completely white . Graphic porcelain tiles as if hatched with a pencil are on the walls . All sanitary is white and made of artificial stone and ceramics . This gives plasticity and sculpturesqueness , which architects wanted to convey in this space . The bathtub floats above the podium , which enhances the feeling of lightness , air , and spaciousness .