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Beauty of Function: European-Style Minimalist Interior (Russia)


Project
Beauty of Function: European-Style Minimalist Interior


Best Implemented Apartment / Private House Interior Design Project

About the project (provided by the applicant)
In this restrained European-style house, every detail serves a functional purpose, and each material is thoughtfully used, emphasizing the project’s minimalist and well-considered aesthetic.

The transition between the exterior and interior finishes is smooth and organic: like the plaster on the facade, the interior walls are finished in a light gray shade. Black matte wooden furniture echoes the color of the brick. A custom-designed fireplace was made using a single stone slab. The kitchen, with dark burnt wood and concrete-style plaster facades, stylistically continues the exterior, which in turn harmonizes with the landscaping.

A large window behind the staircase creates a sense of transparency: light passes through the gaps between the steps, filling the hall.

Julia Skachkova executed a visually cohesive project where every decision—from complex construction techniques and layout to the choice of furniture and materials—serves a clear function.

Location
Repino, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Project implementation year
2024

Project website
https://www.mera-project.ru/photogallery/dom-v-repino/

Extra visual materials


https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bi46gKPcug_-PgHZW1ND4x8OO4vgJY0I?usp=sharing

Applicant
Julia Skachkova, architect, head of Mera Architectural Studio

Author of the project
Julia Skachkova, architect, head of Mera Studio

Photo
Ivan Sorokin

Other participants
Stylist: Diana Remizova

Status of the project
Implemented