Designing for a young family of four meant resolving a very real brief: more space, better acoustics, and an interior that could hold books, music, children, a cat, and a lot of colour without ever feeling chaotic.
Maya combined two units—a three-bedroom and a one-bedroom—into one 125 m² family home. Every internal wall and even the original floor screed were removed to allow for large-scale soundproofing, tackling the building’s acoustic issues from scratch. High interior doors and clean, unbroken ceiling lines keep the new volumes feeling generous and calm, even with relatively low ceiling heights.
The new layout is organised around a generous kitchen–living room that occupies what used to be an entire one-bedroom flat. It’s the social heart of the home, with space for cooking, eating, reading and movie nights.
Throughout the home, original pieces are chosen over copies: from statement seating to bespoke cabinetry designed in collaboration with Ukrainian makers. Where budget is a consideration, Maya prefers an honest, well-made alternative to an imitation. The result is a space where vintage finds, design-led brands and everyday pieces sit comfortably together without hierarchy.
This project was featured in Interior Design Magazine.
This eclectic family apartment is a manifesto for Maya’s design philosophy: intelligent planning, original pieces, and a rich, personal mix of influences that tells a real story—one that will keep unfolding over time.
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