The first house: Interview with Nataly Bolshakova

June 9, 2021

Nataly Bolshakova, the founder and head of the studio Bolshakova Interiors, together with her team designed her first house located near Kyiv.

  • What are the key inspirations behind the design of this property?

    The client’s major consideration was to have plenty of space, something lacking in many apartments! This was their first house, so naturally the work on the project was very emotional.

  • How would you define the style of this home?

    A country house with a modern makeover, where integrity and harmony with the environment are fundamental components of the design.


  • What are some of the key design pieces / pieces of furniture used in this interior?

    When used in an imaginative way, stairways and ladders are interesting additions to any space, that's why when we have the opportunity to enter the interior in a more aesthetically pleasing way, we always look for alternative solutions. A connection with the street is an integral part of the interior, I did not want the overall experience to end at the windows.

  • What colour palette and materials did you use for the interior design?

    We used soothing shades and natural materials.

  • Did you design the architecture of the house and outdoor spaces yourself? If so, what can you tell us about them?

    Yes, the architecture was designed by the architects Bolshakova Interiors. It was important for us to preserve the landscape of the area, make the most of the views from the windows of the bedrooms. We also preserved the lakes and trees on the territory.

  • Does the house have any eco-sustainable features to it?

    All engineering systems at home are fully automated. A smart home system is installed here, which maximizes the economy of consumed resources.


Living room

The designers used furniture from Poliform, the straight lines accentuating the elegant lighting created by Penta. The fireplace is an important area for the family and allows spectacular views from the windows. The TV area is an extra element that was easily incorporated into the whole project.


Lamps by Bolshakova Interiors


Lighting is one of the main components when creating the perfect interior. The source of the light should be a visually beautiful design, which compliments the rest of the decor. After considering the overall effect our customers would appreciate, Nataly Bolshakova created an exceptional lamp that combines elegance and functionality perfectly. A stable marble base flows into a beautifully designed brass rod. The same material was used in the decoration of the lampshade, creating some eye-catching contrasts.


  • What is your favourite room?

    KITCHEN. The customer specifically requested a zone that was spacious with no narrow passages. At the weekend the whole family has breakfast together and this is valuable time! At weekends, the client cooks for his family. We allocated a separate area for cooking overlooking the beautiful landscape that can be seen from the window. The Poliform kitchen is equipped with all the necessary functional solutions, and the stand made of natural quartzite rises into the air, emphasizing the panels on the floor to which the drawings of children are transferred.

  • What was the biggest challenge you faced?

    A structurally difficult decision was to create a floating quartzite counter in the kitchen. This required tremendous professionalism from the designer and builders. We redesigned it several times until we got the effects of absolute weightlessness.


Bathroom on the ground floor


The bathroom reflects the mood of the entire floor and is constructed in contrasting shades. The combination of glass and tiles under the natural stone of Ardesia and wood creates an elegant impression. Plumbing was sourced from the Italian brand Cielo.



Master bedroom


The focal point is the view outside the window and was the basis on which the whole house was designed. The colour scheme of the bedroom is very muted. For the decoration of the walls we used panels faced with fabric from Loro Piana Interiors. The overall colour scheme is maintained with a discreetly designed Poliform bed with bright edging.



Master bathroom



The main concept of the bathrooms is that mirrors don’t appear above the wash basins, so while washing in the morning, one can admire the natural beauty outside the window. The bathroom is constructed from “Sahara Noir” Italian marble and porcelain stoneware from Ardesia. Here the designers used plumbing fixtures from Gessi, the lighting was made by Santa & Cole.




Children's rooms

In the house there are two children's rooms based on ideas generated by the children themselves. All the colours, finishes and decor were chosen by the young clients. Since children have different ideas and needs, so naturally their rooms are different.
In the first room special attention was paid to textures and finishes, resulting in a bright, cheerful space with lighting supplied by Lladro.
In the second room more delicate shades that complement the wallpaper from Hermes were utilised. The shelves were constructed using the Dutch studio Moooi’s innovative “watching us animals” designs.




Children's bathroom


The bathroom is a vivid embodiment of what could be described as versatile conciseness. Bright wallpaper from the Italian factory Glamora and plumbing by Cielo complete the project.



Photography  Andrey Avdeenko
Interio Design  Bolshakova Interiors  www.bolshakova-interiors.com

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