19th Century Apartment Gets Contemporized in Kiev

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A square stone sink is as contemporary as it gets - A square stone sink is as contemporary as it gets

Molding patterns give the bath that 19th century look - Molding patterns give the bath that 19th century look

Glossy bathroom vanity gives it an elegant touch - Glossy bathroom vanity gives it an elegant touch

Golden brass pendants decorate the bathroom mirror from either side - Golden brass pendants decorate the bathroom mirror from either side

A freestanding tub never ceases to impress - A freestanding tub never ceases to impress

Bathroom feature wall takes the creativity prize - Bathroom feature wall takes the creativity prize

The rug perfectly matches the colors of the mural - The rug perfectly matches the colors of the mural

Nursery's molded walls got some special artistic treatment - Nursery's molded walls got some special artistic treatment

Home office overlooking the neighborhood - Home office overlooking the neighborhood

A modest home office hides between the erected walls of bedroom - A modest home office hides between the erected walls of bedroom

There's nothing quite like a boquet of fresh cut flowers - There's nothing quite like a boquet of fresh cut flowers

There is a reading corner of the bedroom - There is a reading corner of the bedroom

An oversized artwork adds to the elegant bedroom - An oversized artwork adds to the elegant bedroom

Minimal nightstands complement more elaborate night lamps - Minimal nightstands complement more elaborate night lamps

Intricate molding decorates each and every corner of the room - Intricate molding decorates each and every corner of the room

Devil is in the details - Devil is in the details

Modern lounge chair looks inviting - Modern lounge chair looks inviting

Small bunched up roses are the best tablepieces - Small bunched up roses are the best tablepieces

A semi-transparent wall separates the kitchen from the living area and dining room - A semi-transparent wall separates the kitchen from the living area and dining room

Functional lighting is also surprisingly jewelry-like - Functional lighting is also surprisingly jewelry-like

Dining area - Dining area

Some details look almost pop-arty - Some details look almost pop-arty

House within a home closet in the hallway amplifies space with a mirror - House within a home closet in the hallway amplifies space with a mirror

Glossy black door - Glossy black door

19th Century Apartment Gets Contemporized in Kiev

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A square stone sink is as contemporary as it gets

Molding patterns give the bath that 19th century look

Glossy bathroom vanity gives it an elegant touch

Golden brass pendants decorate the bathroom mirror from either side

A freestanding tub never ceases to impress

Bathroom feature wall takes the creativity prize

The rug perfectly matches the colors of the mural

Nursery's molded walls got some special artistic treatment

Home office overlooking the neighborhood

A modest home office hides between the erected walls of bedroom

There's nothing quite like a boquet of fresh cut flowers

There is a reading corner of the bedroom

An oversized artwork adds to the elegant bedroom

Minimal nightstands complement more elaborate night lamps

Intricate molding decorates each and every corner of the room

Small bunched up roses are the best tablepieces

A semi-transparent wall separates the kitchen from the living area and dining room

Functional lighting is also surprisingly jewelry-like

House within a home closet in the hallway amplifies space with a mirror

Designers Alena Makagon, Alexandr Ivasiv and Artem Zavarzin take remodeling to a whole new level with their 19th century apartment project in Kiev. Defying age with fresh plaster and contemporary furnishings, it looks every bit as elegant and grand as it probably did more than a century ago.

The creative trio made sure the 19th century style moldings were present in every room from bathroom to nursery. Tough they didn’t hesitate to employ bold and expressive design elements and decor accents to create a strong contrast between styles of different eras.

Besides beautiful coverings, the team went with contemporary planning. The main room that combines living and dining area stands separate from the kitchen. A glass divider between them, however, still allows visual communication between the rooms.

Bedroom, divided into areas with erected walls, has a reading nook and a home office. There is a house-like storage structure in the hallway. It’s really not a typical 19th century apartment anymore.

Both bathrooms deserve thorough studying. And the nursery is just a glorious example of how you combine grand with the cute in one room.