This refined interior is a project by interior designer Katya Begicheva, created for a longtime client. An active young man purchased a 124 m² apartment in a renovated early 20th-century income house in Moscow, drawn to the convenience of living within walking distance of the city's vibrant infrastructure.
From the outset, the designer's task was to transform the bare concrete shell into a harmonious and highly functional living space. The apartment’s greatest asset was its abundant natural light, provided by three windows overlooking the historic facade and another three panoramic windows facing the courtyard, ensuring daylight from morning to evening.
Thoughtful layout for present and future
The layout was designed to be equally comfortable for a single resident and adaptable to a potential future family. At the heart of the apartment is a spacious entrance hall featuring an integrated storage system and a guest bathroom. A grand portal leads from here to the living area, which combines an open-plan kitchen and a dining table that can be easily repositioned if needed. This section also includes a laundry room, a walk-in closet, and a home office with its own private bathroom.
To the left of the entrance hall lies the master suite, comprising a serene bedroom, a walk-in closet, and a spa-like bathroom featuring a freestanding bathtub positioned by the window. Modern ventilation and air conditioning systems ensure optimal comfort throughout the home.
Design with rhythm and meaning
"I've known the client for a long time — he's energetic and highly organized. I wanted the interior to reflect his personality — structure, rhythm, and order," says Katya.
The interior plays with vertical lines and crisp geometric forms, creating a sense of dynamic structure. A defining focal point is the wall panel behind the bed in the master bedroom, featuring a sculptural protruding circle — a symbol of the client’s unconventional mindset and desire to think outside the box. The circle, deeply rooted in philosophy and design, represents wholeness, ultimate perfection, and unity.
A rich palette and timeless materials
The color scheme is built on smoky gray tones, enriched with amaranth accents. Metallic surfaces introduce a touch of raw elegance, while warm wood textures add depth and coziness.
The selection of materials enhances the apartment’s timeless appeal: oak parquet, marble floors and windowsills, oak veneer, porcelain stoneware, quartz, and microcement. The walls are painted with English paints, while the living room windows feature oak shutters with graphic perforations, a subtle homage to the building’s history. Particularly striking is the parquet flooring, laid in a Dutch pattern, which lends refinement and individuality to the space.
Bespoke craftsmanship and iconic pieces
Nearly all built-in furniture — except for a few select pieces such as the sofa, bedroom armchair, and dining chairs — was custom-made based on Katya Begicheva's designs. Among the key furnishings are a sideboard by Miniforms, a sofa designed by Patricia Urquiola for Moroso, and a distinctive home office ensemble, including a shelving unit, desk, and sofa, all crafted according to the designer’s original sketches.
A standout feature is the curved backlit structure in the master bathroom, clad in metal panels. To achieve the perfect seamless finish, the panels were painted using automotive technology, resulting in a surface nearly indistinguishable from real metal.
This interior is a true reflection of its owner’s personality and pursuit of perfection. Every element contributes to an atmosphere where history and modernity coexist, and the client’s character is woven into the fabric of the design.
