Olimpiada Arefieva of Well Done Interiors conjures a riveting aura of drama and unparalleled boldness
When architect and interior designer Olimpiada Arefieva was first commissioned to design the apartment facing the river in the Moscow city centre, it was the late 19th century architecture that drew her in.
“The building stands out due to its striking design, featuring a noticeable incline on two out of its four façades,” describes the founder of Well Done Interiors. “Due to this, several walls of all the apartments in the building are also inclined towards the centre of the rooms, which makes a great impact.”
Furthermore, upon entry into the 2,150 sq ft apartment, the spectacular five-metre ceiling height made an impression on Arefieva: “It is not something you often see in city apartments, and I immediately loved the floor-to-ceiling windows and the wood-burning fireplace.”
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“I was so impressed by the proportions of the space in general and ceiling height in particular that I wanted to highlight them and make a bold statement,” she adds.
The Baroque architecture spurred on creative ideas for an interior design with the industrial aesthetic of New York lofts that called for an additional mezzanine floor in the centre part of the home to accommodate additional rooms.
Currently, the apartment spans 2,750 sq ft, making it a spacious pied-à-terre for a couple who are highly educated professionals in transnational corporations. Their adult daughter, while based in London, has her own room in the residence too.
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