In Lviv, Ukraine, the KM Dwelling is an condo that spans simply over 1,000 sq. ft and is the non-public residence of designer Karina Mayer and architect Danylo Koshulynskyy, co-founders of the acclaimed inside studio KOSHULYNSKYY & MAYER. Rejecting the standard developer’s structure, Mayer and Koshulynskyy launched into a transformative journey to create a house tailor-made to their life-style. The unique plan, which included a mixed kitchen and dwelling space and three cramped bedrooms, gave approach to a extra considerate configuration. The couple launched two spacious bedrooms, twin dressing rooms, a sensible laundry area, and two elegantly designed loos. This structure not solely optimizes area but in addition enhances every day dwelling with an emphasis on consolation and effectivity.
From the second one enters the house, artwork takes heart stage. The doorway is graced by “Renaissance,” an evocative piece by Ukrainian artist Andriy Voznytsky, crafted from coal. This placing art work is highlighted by strategically positioned ceiling lights, making a dynamic interaction of shadows and textures. One other fascinating piece, “PORTAL” by Lesya Panchyshyn, adorns the dwelling space, illuminated thoughtfully to intensify its vibrant particulars.
The absence of corridors is a deliberate alternative, eliminating pointless areas and fostering a pure move all through the condo. “One other widespread problem for these aspiring to create a really fashionable house is the presence of pointless corridors, which frequently serve little objective aside from to gather ornamental litter and subtract useful area from the primary dwelling areas. That’s why we eradicated all of the corridors,” says Mayer.
The open-plan front room and kitchen function the center of the house, designed to encourage each leisure and social interplay. The kitchen exudes understated magnificence with smooth eucalyptus wooden panels, built-in Miele home equipment, and a Calacatta marble eating desk that effortlessly extends to accommodate extra visitors. A strategically positioned block of marble helps the countertop giving it the phantasm of floating whereas providing an sudden design element.
The usage of ceramic tiles all through simplifies upkeep and helps underfloor heating, eliminating the necessity for conventional radiators. Eucalyptus veneer provides heat and texture, seamlessly mixing with the minimalist decor. Notably, Mayer’s determination to forgo curtains in the lounge permits the pure panorama exterior to grow to be a dwelling art work, framed by uniquely angled windowsills.
The first bed room is a serene retreat, full with an en-suite toilet and a non-public dressing room. The lavatory, paying homage to luxurious resort suites, options glass partitions that stability privateness with openness. Highlights embrace a Rosso Imperiale marble sink and complex fixtures from Hansgrohe and Catalano, whereas the visitor toilet showcases an illuminated Patagonia marble washbasin, including a contact of refined glamour.
A multifunctional room, which Mayer refers to as “the room of unsure perform,” at present serves as Koshulynskyy’s workplace however is designed to adapt simply right into a nursery or extra dwelling area as wanted. This flexibility displays the couple’s foresight in creating a house that evolves with them.
Accomplished in simply six and a half months, KM Dwelling embodies the essence of contemporary minimalism, the place each component serves a objective, and each element contributes to a cohesive setting that’s “for the soul.”
Karina Mayer, founder and designer of KOSHULYNSKYY & MAYER
For extra data, go to kmdesignlab.com.
Pictures by Andriy Bezuglov.
