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A Modern Bachelor Pad With Smart Glass Space Dividers

By Simona Ganea | Published on

The perfect bachelor pad doesn’t exist….or does it? Looking at these images we’re tempted to give a positive answer to this question. This marvelous 97 square meter studio apartment from Kyiv, Ukraine was recently reinvented by 33bY Architecture for their client, a young businessman with a preference for modern and sophisticated interior design. The apartment has one bedroom and two baths but its interior looks like a huge open space. Thanks because the living room, kitchen, dining area and workspace form a single volume and they’re separated from the private spaces through glass partition walls.

The bedroom features a freestanding tub which is a bit peculiar, the reason behind this design decision being the viewsView in gallery
The bedroom features a freestanding tub which is a bit peculiar, the reason behind this design decision being the views
The living room is part of an open floor plan which also includes the kitchen, dining area and a working spaceView in gallery
The living room is part of an open floor plan which also includes the kitchen, dining area and a working space

The cool thing about the partitions is that they feature a smart glass system which allows them to go from transparent to matte at the touch of a button. As far as the rest of the interior design is concerned, this bachelor pad shows a predisposition towards dark color tones and strong and masculine materials and finishes which include brick, natural black stone, onyx, leather, copper and wood.

A backlit white onyx panel highlights the kitchen area and is visible from all main areas of the apartmentsView in gallery
A backlit white onyx panel highlights the kitchen area and is visible from all main areas of the apartments
A dark stone from one side of the apartment to the other is highlighted with decorations and accent lightsView in gallery
A stone from one side of the apartment to the other is highlighted with golden accents
A stylish wine rack with leather pockets stands out against the backlit onyx panelView in gallery
A stylish wine rack with leather pockets stands out against the backlit onyx panel
With the push of a button the glass partition between the living room and the bedroom become matte for increased privacyView in gallery
With the push of a button the glass partition between the living room and the bedroom become matte for increased privacy

In the living area, a white onyx panel with backlight serves as a focal point with the additional role of balancing the dark tones. A leather wine rack trio doubles as a decorative feature.  The bedroom and the bathrooms have their own ways of looking stylish, blending modern and industrial elements such as the classy pedestal sink complemented by a minimalist copper faucet.

The bathroom's dark color palette is balanced by a blue nook and copper fixturesView in gallery
The bathroom’s dark color palette is balanced by a blue nook and copper fixtures
The multitude of materials, textures and finishes gives the apartment a dynamic and eclectic appearanceView in gallery
The multitude of materials, textures and finishes gives the apartment a dynamic and eclectic appearance
When the glass partitions are transparent, the entire apartment feels one huge open spaceView in gallery
When the glass partitions are transparent, the entire apartment feels one huge open space
The bedroom is decorated with dark shades but also gets to enjoy sufficient natural light and a nice viewView in gallery
The bedroom is decorated with dark shades but also gets to enjoy sufficient natural light and a nice view
The textured brick wall gives the bedroom a warm and welcoming feel, balancing the dark chromatic paletteView in gallery
The textured brick wall gives the bedroom a warm and welcoming feel, balancing the dark chromatic palette
The master bathroom has a large full height mirror which makes it appear larger and more openView in gallery
The master bathroom has a large full height mirror which makes it appear larger and more open
Even when the glass partitions are matte, the space still feels open and brightView in gallery
Even when the glass partitions are matte, the space still feels open and bright