- Interior
In the heart of Moscow, interior designer Yana Bakhtin designed a two-storey, 140-square-metre flat for her own family with her team at Plano Interiors Studio. The home is a personal translation of calm, balance and character - an understated haven where light, material and memory subtly come together. With a distinct sense of proportion and layering, the interior designer created a living space that feels resolutely contemporary.
The apartment, located in a former printing house, exudes a certain restraint, stemming from refinement rather than minimalism. The monochrome base allows the play of natural light and texture to be fully appreciated. Soft linen curtains by Dedar filter the daylight without inaugurating the rooms into darkness, while the floor, walls and upholstery in soft shades of brown and grey provide a sense of cohesion. 
The open living space is equipped with high windows and a spacious terrace with views over the city. This spacious loft feeling is further enhanced by cleverly capitalising on different heights. For instance, the high ceilings are wisely combined with low seats, tables and stools, which, thanks to their neutral colours and warm materials, do not run off with all the attention. The sober fireplace forms a warm anchor point in the centre of the room, perfect for cosy evenings with the family.
Soft linen curtains by Dedar filter the daylight without inaugurating the rooms into darkness
In the other rooms too, this red - or rather white - line of serenity and warmth is continued, sometimes elevated with a deliberately chosen eye-catcher. In the Bulthaup kitchen, for instance, harmonising both light and dark colours, the kitchen island is made entirely of silver steel. The reading room, on the other hand, is boosted by a tall bookcase in warm wood, while the office space - with a view of the lower living space - provides a stage for a geographical, black leather chair and a graphic folding screen. 
In this project, owner and interior decorator Yana Bakthin combines the expressive architecture of a loft with a refined personal atmosphere, defined by a monochrome palette, soft natural light and a curated collection of vintage design, modern classics and antique pieces. To do so, she counted on the designs of many renowned brands, such as Christian Liaigre, Jean Prouvé and Charlotte Perriand. The atmosphere is calm, layered and cocoon-like, where 20th-century icons blend naturally with contemporary crafts and Asian influences. 
Photography Mikhail Loskutov (@loskutoff)
Styling by Natalia Onufreichuk (@onufreichuk_before_after)
Text by Carolien Depamelaere