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Modern homage to the Ukrainian avant-garde

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Modern homage to the Ukrainian avant-garde

On the 15th floor with breathtaking views of Kiev, the 41 square meter Suprematism Apartment is now the home of a young couple. Designed by Yevheniya Sytnyk from DihomeThe project draws inspiration from the style of the Ukrainian avant-garde, particularly the works of Kazimir Malevich, who is considered the founder of the Suprematism movement.

Modern living room with blue sofa, round coffee table, houseplants and large windows overlooking the cityscape. Featuring industrial style elements and contemporary decor.

The vision for the apartment was clear from the very beginning: to create a lively and efficient space for a young couple. “I wanted to ‘dress’ the interior in a modern, bold way; give it a young and relaxed theme. Thanks to the excellent mutual understanding with the clients, I was able to implement this idea 100%,” says Sytnik. This goal was achieved through the use of modern materials and smart technology. The design process was guided by the principles of Suprematism, which is characterized by geometric shapes and vibrant colors visible throughout the apartment. The decision to remove unnecessary walls resulted in an open floor plan that maximizes natural light, with the only separate room being the bathroom.

Modern living space with blue sofa, orange coffee table and open kitchen. Decor includes plants, colorful accents and modern furniture under a ceiling with visible industrial pipes.

Modern living room with blue sofa, colorful decor and open kitchen. Minimalist furniture including a round coffee table and potted plants. Natural light brightens the space.

Modern kitchen with yellow accents, wooden cabinets, a large plant and two bar stools at a light kitchen island. Bright red berries in a vase on a table nearby. Minimalist design.

A key feature of the apartment is the use of glass blocks and textured glass panels. These elements serve both aesthetic and functional purposes, delineating spaces while allowing light to filter through. The walls of the living room and bathroom are adorned with glass blocks, while the bedroom and kitchen are separated by textured panels. This choice not only increases the visual appeal of the apartment, but also pays homage to the historical significance of the material in Ukrainian design.

A modern bedroom with a pink accent wall and abstract decor. The room features a bed with blue linens, a glass block partition, and hanging lamps. Curtains are partially visible on the left.

Modern bedroom featuring a platform bed with blue bedding, a desk and chair by the window, wall shelves with books, a large abstract artwork, and a minimalist pendant lamp hanging from the ceiling.

A modern bedroom with a large window overlooking the cityscape, a desk with office chair, shelves with decorative items and a neatly made bed with blue linens.

The concrete column, a structural element of the building, is seamlessly integrated into the design and becomes the focal point around which the living spaces revolve. On the living room side, it houses a TV zone and on the other side, a shelf in the bedroom. This clever use of space ensures that every inch of the apartment is used efficiently.

Modern studio apartment with an open floor plan, a shelf filled with decorative items, a bed with a blue blanket in the foreground, and industrial-style decor elements including exposed concrete and unique wall art.

One of the unique aspects of this project is the collaboration with Tasha Oro, a Kyiv-based artist who created three decorative panels specifically for the apartment. These panels, inspired by the urban landscape visible through the apartment’s panoramic windows, add a layer of depth and narrative to the interior. Oro’s use of recycled materials is in line with the overall ethos of the project, which emphasizes sustainability and ethical creation.

A modern living room features a blue sofa, a potted tree, an orange side table, a large floor lamp and large windows with wooden blinds, all set against a concrete wall in the background.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a glass brick partition, red cabinets, wall art and eclectic decor. Exposed cables on the ceiling and a large window provide natural light.

A modern apartment hallway with a view into a bedroom. The hallway has modern furnishings, including a red console table with a vase and a glass brick partition. The bedroom has a blue bedspread.

Modern bathroom with gold tiled wall, glass enclosed shower with rain shower head and a red framed sink with mirror on a tiled wall.

Modern bathroom with yellow tiled shower, glass partition, wall-mounted toilet, small sink and black fittings. A red towel hangs on a stand next to the sink and various toiletries are on the shelf.

Modern interior featuring a hallway with grey floor, orange and beige wall decor, glass brick walls and mood lighting. A door and a red piece of furniture can be seen in the background.

In the hallway, several layers of acoustic panels made from recycled plastic bottles become a geometric work of art that adds color and also serves as a sound absorber.

Modern studio apartment interior with blue sofa, red and orange accents, bed, glass brick partition and large windows with wooden blinds offering night city views.

The apartment’s technical features are equally impressive. A “smart home” system allows remote control of important functions such as heating, lighting and even the refrigerator. The integration of an “anti-flood” system provides additional safety in the “wet” areas of the interior such as the bathroom and kitchen.

A modern bedroom features a neatly made bed with blue and white linens, contemporary lighting, a desk, shelves and a sliding curtain behind which is an open wardrobe with clothes.

Space-saving solutions are a key element of the design. The bedroom has a wardrobe hidden behind a sliding curtain, providing plenty of storage space without taking up extra floor space. The dining table doubles as a work surface, further optimizing the apartment’s layout. A mirrored wall enhances the feeling of space and makes the interior seem much larger than it actually is.

Modern bedroom with open wardrobe, clothes and shelves. There is a yellow curtain, a blue bedspread on the bed and a minimalist decor with a mix of wood and industrial elements.

Modern interior with yellow curtains, red console table, black vase with branches, frosted glass partition and wooden cabinets. Fairy lights hang from the ceiling.

A modern, open living room with TV, ornamental plants and a small dining area. Adjacent is a bedroom with a bed and artwork on the walls. The rooms are separated by a glass brick wall.

Despite the apartment’s compactness, the design provides a comfortable and spacious living environment. The floor-to-ceiling windows offer views of the surrounding city and expand the feeling of space even further. The choice of electric wooden blinds instead of heavy textiles preserves the apartment’s minimalist aesthetic while providing practical shading.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a TV mounted on a concrete wall, minimalist decor and a floor lamp. There is a round coffee table with decorative items and a wire chair.

Modern kitchen with bright yellow fridge in front of light wooden cabinets. There is a bar counter with two stools with red frames and a round hanging lamp above. There is a plant on the counter.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel extractor hood, frosted glass dividers and a worktop with sliced ​​red fruit on a cutting board. In the foreground is a dining table with a tablet.

You can find more interior projects by Dihome at dihome.com.ua.

Photography by Andrey Avdeenko.

Caroline Williamson is the editor-in-chief of Design Milk. She has a BFA in photography from SCAD and can usually be found searching for vintage items, solving New York Times crossword puzzles with a pen, or editing playlists on Spotify.

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