Monochromatic Apartment With A Timeless Concrete Interior And A Cool Bathroom

Earlier this year studio FILD design thinking company completed the interior of an 82 square meter apartment located in Kiev, Ukraine. The owner wanted the new interior design to be simple and uncluttered and to reflect a timeless aesthetic but at the same time to be unique and customized. The designers managed to make that happen by relying on a series of very basic materials and finishes which complement each other and bring out the natural beauty in one another. Exposed concrete and wood play an important role in this design and give the apartment a look that’s intentionally rugged and imperfect but also warm and inviting, more so than perhaps expected.

The color palette throughout the apartment is generally consisting of neutral and monochromatic tones
The color palette throughout the apartment is generally consisting of neutral and monochromatic tones
The exposed concrete surface add an industrial element to the overall design of this place
The exposed concrete surface add an industrial element to the overall design of this place

The floor plan is open and flexible. The main social area consists of a casual lounge space, a dining area and a kitchen featuring black cabinets, with comfortable seating and practical storage being seamlessly integrated into the design. The lounge area is very simple but very interesting at the same time. It features a large and multifunctional sofa which has been custom-designed for this space. It fits into this area perfectly, lining up with the walls and also doubling as a divider without actually an obstacle between the spaces. The rest of the floor plan is occupied by the master bedroom and the bathroom which brings us to another really cool and unusual detail about this apartment. The bathroom is actually a centerpiece, encased in clear glass and placed between the living room and the bedroom. Its floor is also raised above the general floor level which helps it stand out even more. Waterproof curtains along the glass walls offer privacy in a casual and sophisticated manner.

The main social area has two separate connections to the terrace, one of the entrances being in the kitchen
The main social area has two separate connections to the terrace, one of the entrances being in the kitchen
The bathroom is at the center of the apartment and has a stylish and sophisticated design
The bathroom is at the center of the apartment and has a stylish and sophisticated design
The floor of the bathroom is slightly above the general floor level of the rest of the apartment
The floor of the bathroom is slightly above the general floor level of the rest of the apartment
The ruggedness of the concrete surfaces is balanced out by the warmth and color of the wood
The ruggedness of the concrete surfaces is balanced out by the warmth and color of the wood
The custom sofa in the living room also acts as a visual separator between this space and the kitchen and dining area
The custom sofa in the living room also acts as a visual separator between this space and the kitchen and dining area
The bathroom has transparent glass walls with waterproof curtains going alongside them
The bathroom has transparent glass walls with waterproof curtains going alongside them
The bedroom is accessed through a small corridor lined with wood
The bedroom is accessed through a small corridor lined with wood
A 7-meter long wardrobe unit offers lots of storage for everything
A 7-meter long wardrobe unit offers lots of storage for everything
The bed has a low platform and a 2m x 2m mattress which makes a variety of sleeping positions possible
The bed has a low platform and a 2m x 2m mattress which makes a variety of sleeping positions possible

Photographs: Andrey Bezuglov