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Illuminated glass shelves were installed on the wall next to the island for customers to display travel memorabilia and contemporary art pieces .
We selected a dining table with a neutral finish to ensure it wouldn ’ t detract from the Midj chairs upholstered in bright blue . We chose the color and material for the table base separately ; the slim ring connecting the two cones matches the color of the chair legs .
Above the table , we hung lamps designed by British designer Tom Dixon . Nearby , on the wall , there ’ s a poster of Marvel characters displayed in a special lightbox from the customer ’ s collection .
We selected a fold-out Milano Bedding sofa to accommodate potential guests . Opposite the sofa , there is a metal-finished hanging cabinet . In the living room area , we installed a surround-sound audio system , complete with speakers positioned near the TV and above the sofa .
In this kitchen-living room , there is a small lounge area by the window featuring a MisuraEmme armchair , a stand for a vinyl player , and , above it , an Alexander Tischler wall-mounted bar with ribbed glass fronts .
We also created a small arch with rounded corners and invited the artist Vasiliy Matafonov from Yekaterinburg to paint it . Vasiliy incorporated meaningful words for the customers into the winding graphics . The interior design has minimized the use of corridors , making the small space between the hallway and the kitchen-living room highly functional . Behind the
sleek black facades , there is a washing machine and a dryer , along with room for a laundry basket and other household items . To the right of the utility cabinet , we ’ ve installed a tall cabinet that can accommodate two vacuum cleaners . The cabinet ’ s facades do not extend to the floor , allowing space for a robot vacuum below . Inside , there are also mounts and an electrical socket for a handheld vacuum cleaner .
The guest bathroom is across from the utility closet . We installed a large countertop with an integrated sink and a kitchen faucet , making it versatile for laundry tasks . This bathroom can serve as an extension of the laundry room , allowing one to wash out stains or clean shoes easily . By opening the doors to both the closet and the bathroom , a convenient space for doing laundry is created .
We decorated the wall and door panel in the guest bathroom with stainless steel panels , providing a perfect spot for customers ’ travel magnets . Additionally , we installed RGB lighting around the mirror cabinet to allow the clients to surprise their guests with an inviting ambiance .
We enhanced the small hallway by installing a floor-toceiling mirror , which helped create the illusion of more space . We designed a hanging console made of mirrors for storing small items , making it visually blend into the surroundings . On the opposite wall , we placed a large closet with facades covered in decorative plaster . To add a unique touch , we commissioned an artist to paint the closet . In the corner of this closet , we installed a water supply and heating manifold unit , ensuring easy access to it . We also left space for storing suitcases .