romantic minimalism

Located on the 28th floor of a residential tower in Kiev, Ukraine, this newly renovated apartment by local interior designer Olha Wood combines a modernist aesthetic that is sleek, with a soft palette of warm timber hues and pastel colours to die for! Complemented by an “indoor garden”, the elegant interiors of romantic minimalism are the perfect backdrop to the panoramic views of the city.

Since the property has a single occupant, Wood designed an open-plan layout where each space seamlessly flows into the next, with the front part of the apartment being reserved for the living zones, which unfolds along the length of the glazed facade, whereas the private quarters are pushed to the back. This allows for the owner and her guests to enjoy the sweeping views of Kiev’s skyline while lounging, cooking or dining, while the privacy of her more intimate moments is secured.

The interior décor has been poetically conceived as a subtle play of subdued patterns and soft colours. Setting the tone, the designer has chosen oak for the herringbone parquet flooring and cherry wood for the wall panelling that warmly embrace the living space. The soft timber backdrop is perfectly complemented by the exposed concrete pillars and the lush green vegetation that has been planted in front of the windows.