words Elena Gabar  

photos Mikhail Loskutov

styling Natalia Onufreichuk

This bright and spacious 330 m² apartment is located in an iconic historic building on Petrovski Boulevard in central Moscow. The owners, a family with three children, acquired two separate units, enlisting architect and interior designer Ariana Ahmad to create their dream home.

“The owners have exquisite taste, so they held high expectations for the layout, interior design, furniture selection, and decor. They dreamed of having four bedrooms and a large living-dining area for family gatherings,” says Ariana. “Having spent part of their lives in their beloved Paris, they wanted their Moscow residence to echo the spirit of French interiors.” Ariana designed the interior with a cohesive and refined approach, featuring a monochromatic palette, graphic elements in the black lines of designer furniture, and vibrant accents. All walls, built-in furniture, window sills, and radiators are painted in a unified color. A distinctive Hungarian-point parquet floor, inspired by the Ottoman style, together with decorative moldings, white tones, natural marble, and antique verdure tapestries, establishes a Parisian ambiance.

The furniture selection balances functionality with standout design, led by the iconic LC4 chaise longue by Le Corbusier as the living room’s centerpiece. Ariana convinced the owners that this masterpiece deserved to anchor the space. It’s complemented by elegant De Padova chairs in ochre-beige leather, a lively touch in the grey and white palette. To harmonize with the leather, a Piet Boon sofa and a fabric-upholstered Bonaldo chair were added.

In the dining area, comfortable swivel chairs by Patricia Urquiola, upholstered in practical leather, add both style and functionality. The owners chose unique lighting from the Apparatus studio, designed by Jeremy Anderson and Gabriel Hendifar. These innovative yet retro-inspired fixtures are thoughtfully placed throughout the apartment, with standout pieces enhancing the dining area.

DISTINCTIVE TOUCHES 

Artworks bring distinctive character to the design. The dining area is perfectly accented by Majorettes, a painting by artist Gorel, while antique verdure tapestries adorn the walls in the living room and foyer.

“I love how the expressive accents and graphic lines of the furniture stand out against the monochromatic architectural backdrop of this interior,” says Ariana.