Cover Pops of soothing colours of different textured materials in the neutral-toned living area
Pops of soothing colours of different textured materials in the neutral-toned living area
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This Moscow home by Se Design Buro combines textural materials and vintage furnishings to create what designers call “a spa for the eyes”
In a quiet neighbourhood in the heart of Moscow, the prime urban location with views of the city skyline serves as the perfect backdrop for a residence that belongs to a young and vibrant homeowner, where Se Design Buro’s meticulous interior design celebrates texture, craftsmanship, and personal expression.
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“[The client is] open to experiments, fashionable, and capable of making decisions swiftly,” note Snezhana Tcutcaeva and Evgeniya Dubrovskaya, founders of the Moscow-based design firm.
“The entire space is designed as a gift to herself, marking one of those rare instances where aesthetics often triumphed over the ‘convenient, practical, mundane.’”
Above Snezhana Tcutcaeva and Evgeniya Dubrovskaya, founders of Se Design Buro
Snezhana Tcutcaeva and Evgeniya Dubrovskaya, founders of Se Design Buro
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Spanning approximately 1,615 sq ft, the full-time residence follows a pre-existing architectural plan by Alexander Semenets, with a layout that divides into two distinct zones, separating the public areas–the living and dining areas, and a hidden kitchenette–from the private quarters, comprising a bedroom, ensuite and wardrobe.
A central corridor connects these differing zones, providing clear delineation between the areas while serving as a transformative gallery that changes its character depending on the time of day and lighting conditions.
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Above The hallway with veneered oak panels features a round table by Irakli Zaria from Volokno Design Gallery, paired with Thing poufs from Konekt Studio, a Pleine Lune ceiling lamp by Alexandre Logé
The hallway with veneered oak panels features a round table by Irakli Zaria from Volokno Design Gallery, paired with Thing poufs from Konekt Studio, a Pleine Lune ceiling lamp by Alexandre Logé
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Above This wood-panelled hallway provides clear delineation between the public and private areas of the home
Above Another leads into the master bedroom through frosted glass doors with bespoke brass and enamel door handles
This wood-panelled hallway provides clear delineation between the public and private areas of the home
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Inspired by the client herself–her personality and her love for beauty and textures–Tcutcaeva and Dubrovskaya created a home that reflects the owner’s energetic personality through a series of deeply personal, tactile experiences throughout the living areas.
“The project was executed with great attention to detail and texture, and [the home] can be ‘felt’ by touch,” the interior designers explain. “If one closes their eyes and runs their hands over the different surfaces, they can sense the texture of grass wallpaper, the coolness of stone, the roughness of ceramics, the graininess of micro-cement, the softness of silk, the warmth of cashmere, and the irregularity of bronze.”
Above The veneered oak panels in the hallway double as a wardrobe area
Above Ingenious storage solutions to provide more space in the apartment
The veneered oak panels in the hallway double as a wardrobe area
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Consequently, the apartment is nicknamed affectionately as “a spa for the eyes”–a phrase that emerged when the finishing touches were being applied to the walls of the home.
“The combination of textures was so appealing to us and the homeowner that we internally dubbed the project as such,” they continue.
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This fearless approach to material mixing complements a carefully curated selection of vintage and custom furniture pieces that furnish the rooms–each contributing to the home’s unique character of warm, sophisticated tones.
“One of the client’s specific requests was to incorporate spaces for vases throughout the apartment, as she adores fresh flowers,” Tcutcaeva and Dubrovskaya add.
Wool curtains with thick weaving reminiscent of chainmail hang at the expansive windows
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Above The modular DS-600 sofa from de Sede, a custom-designed coffee table with a Fresh.Glass top, and Christophe Gaignon’s Art Mirror
Above A pair of Pierre Jeanneret’s Capitol Complex armchairs in light-textured fabric offer visual balance and additional seating
The modular DS-600 sofa from de Sede, a custom-designed coffee table with a Fresh.Glass top, and Christophe Gaignon’s Art Mirror
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Custom parquet flooring flows throughout the entire home, beginning in the foyer with warm-toned veneered oak panels that lead into the light-filled living room, where ceilings are painted to match the wall coverings, creating a cocoon-like atmosphere.
Additionally, wool curtains with thick weaving reminiscent of chainmail hang at the windows–providing views of the cityscape and privacy via roller blinds.
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Here, the iconic de Sede DS-600 modular sofa anchors the space, while a pair of Pierre Jeanneret’s Capitol Complex armchairs offer visual balance and additional seating, alongside a custom-designed coffee table with a Fresh.Glass top. Christophe Gaignon’s Art Mirror adorns the wall, completing the vignette.
Above The whimsical dining area with vintage dining chairs by Ernesto Radaelli reupholstered in gentle lavender wool
The whimsical dining area with vintage dining chairs by Ernesto Radaelli reupholstered in gentle lavender wool
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Above The hidden kitchenette elegantly concealed behind foldable metallic façades
Above When opened, reveals backsplash, fixtures and cabinetry for entertaining guests
The hidden kitchenette elegantly concealed behind foldable metallic façades
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Over in the dining area, vintage dining chairs by Ernesto Radaelli–reupholstered in gentle lavender wool–surround a dining table coated in light-toned micro-cement. Artworks by Igor Shelkovsky, Giuseppe Amadio and Boris Kocheishvili enliven the walls with vibrant pops of colour.
Meanwhile, the kitchenette, elegantly concealed behind foldable metallic façades, opens to reveal matching backsplash, fixtures and cabinetry for entertaining guests.
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Above The master bathroom features Salvatori stone, creating a soft, enveloping effect throughout the space
Above The oak veneer-finished bathtub completes the design, exuding serenity for daily rituals
The master bathroom features Salvatori stone, creating a soft, enveloping effect throughout the space
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Moving across the wood-panelled hallway and through frosted glass-clad interior doors with bespoke brass and enamel door handles, the neutral-toned master bedroom beckons.
Within this tranquil retreat, amidst custom-designed furnishing by Se Design Buro, sits the vintage Sculpture 190 armchair with its ottoman by Vittorio Introini, next to the sculptural Petalo lamp by Mauro Fabbro.
“[The armchair] is one of our favourite pieces in the bedroom–it was love at first sight for us,” Tcutcaeva and Dubrovskaya share.
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Above The neutral-toned master bedroom across the hallway
The neutral-toned master bedroom across the hallway
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Above The Sculpture 190 armchair by Vittorio Introini, and the Petalo lamp by Mauro Fabbro
Above A tranquil retreat featuring custom-made bed, bedside table, side table, and rug
The Sculpture 190 armchair by Vittorio Introini, and the Petalo lamp by Mauro Fabbro
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Finally, in the master bathroom, the elegant Salvatori stone was selected for the walls, vanity and flooring–creating a soft, enveloping effect throughout the space.
Meanwhile, an oak veneer-finished bathtub completes the design, while a Litho Slipper chair by Pierre Frey, and an F.A. 33 mirror by Gio Ponti for Gubi add design pedigree to the homeowner’s daily rituals.
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Credits
Photography: Mikhail Loskutov
Styling: Natalya Yagofarova
Celeste Goh is a senior writer covering architecture and design. Based in Malaysia, she reports on emerging architectural and home design trends, as well as insights by local and international architects and interior designers.
Previously, she covered men’s lifestyle, fashion, music and entertainment.
