two-level apartment with a total area of ​​330 m2 Olga Nekrasova Major sound of the classics in the interior of the apartment, designed by Olga Nekrasova

Passing the gallery

A photo: Dmitry Livshits

Text: Maria Kriger

Project author: Olga Nekrasova

Painter: Sergey Pimenov, Svetlana Pimenova

Magazine: Na (58) 2002

As you know, the range of meanings of the concept "classic" varies from quotes from antiquity to the style of the latest Versace collections. Today, classics is not just a style characteristic of a certain historical era. It is rather a worldview, a way of life. Collection of the best, time-tested architectural solutions At the beginning of work on this apartment in the center of Moscow, the architect’s imagination was limited only by the size of the exterior walls, the first tenants were only moving into the new house. Of the possible solutions for the space, an “open” circular layout of the first floor was chosen (an entrance hall, a hall, a living room, a dining room and a kitchen exist in one system like communicating vessels). The second floor has gained a more intimate, intimate character: it housed the bedrooms. A large entrance hall, separated by two columns, smoothly "flows" into the hall. The major sound, on which the entire interior of the house is built, begins exactly from here. The calm pastel color of the walls in combination with the parquet of amber shades creates the impression of noble luxury and comfort. Parquet was given special attention: recruited from precious woods, it is, in fact, an independent work of art. Glass doors leading into the living room - a very spectacular, "theatrical" solution in the planning of the apartment. Due to the bright natural light, the entrance to the central room becomes even more accentuated, as if inviting us to go inside. The central part of the living room is highlighted by a low podium and an elegant painted ceiling on the ceiling. This wonderful place is best suited for a leisurely evening conversation. Curtains draping high bay window gives the living room a special charm. They emphasize the soft tonality of this room, as if protecting from everyday life, which is very near - outside the window. Here, involuntarily, I remember the Bulgakov dream - life “behind cream curtains” - a symbol of domestic well-being and peaceful idleness. If you bypass the first floor counterclockwise, then the living room is followed by a dining room. When the doors connecting these rooms are open, the rooms are visually perceived as a single space, forming a large, magnificently solemn hall. Dining room - one of the central, most significant places at home, the embodiment of family goodwill and hospitality. A large oval table in the center, stucco moldings, fine gilding, the absence of excess furniture create an atmosphere of true luxury in the spirit of the Renaissance. The setting is very romantic, equally conducive to both a noisy, cheerful feast, and a leisurely private conversation. The second floor is occupied by bedrooms: it is a luxury and bliss, embodied in the color of baked milk and gold. Lamps that mimic old candelabra, heavy curtains, gilded stucco ... Here, in this house, nowhere, clearly, almost physically, you feel the true meaning of expressions such as "royal luxury" and "royal calm."Olga Nekrasova: "In my opinion, the main task in creating any interior is first and foremost creating spiritual comfort. In this case, preference is given to the classics. The style has gradually evolved: details and techniques of various classical currents are used. The main theme is lush baroque motifs in which rococo elements are woven and classicism. The interior turned out to be solemn and at the same time homely and cozy. "