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A Compact Apartment in Kiev with a Glass-Enclosed Bedroom

05.08.17

Posted by Caroline Williamson

A Compact Apartment in Kiev with a Glass-Enclosed Bedroom

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Spanning a mere 45 square meters (approx. 484 square feet), this compact apartment in the center of Kiev was designed by MARTIN architects for clients who were looking to use it as a rental property. Their requirements were for the space to be functional while also visually appealing to the masses that might seek to rent it out. While each necessary function gets its own designated place within the apartment, the open layout keeps it light and open so it appears larger.

The bedroom was partitioned off with framed glass so light still passes thought while also offering the space privacy when the curtains are closed.

The palette was kept fairly neutral with gray, black, and brown being the primary colors, while a blue/green was brought in for the accent color.

The kitchen wall was outfitted with brick that was painted black to contrast the light wood floors.

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Talia on 05.09.2017 at 10:37 AM

Beautiful apartment layout and design. By the way, Kiev is spelt KYIV, as the capital of Ukraine that is the Ukrainian spelling.

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Hassam Sami Chughtai on 05.11.2017 at 02:17 AM

very attractive layout and design of an apartment. Caroline Williamson, you are great and I appreciate the way of describing things keep it up.

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- Caroline Williamson (post author) on 05.11.2017 at 13:21 PM
  
  Thank you so much!!
  
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milad on 05.13.2017 at 02:59 AM

I will always remember how you helped me to get this wonderful opportunity (????? ????).

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Thiefsie on 05.15.2017 at 07:21 AM

I’m going to go out on a limb here and suggest that these are all rendered images.

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JD on 05.15.2017 at 10:50 AM

Very attractive and inviting, but where do I store my clothes?

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Emily Grey on 05.16.2017 at 09:13 AM

This apartment is beautiful.

Are glass rooms common in Ukraine?

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Mark McAllister on 12.30.2017 at 12:04 PM

One would certainly not want to cast any stones here?
How about using frosted glass panels in the bottom two rows? Same lighting effect but a modicum of privacy.

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