When you've got an active social life and a little bit of money to invest, there's nothing quite so attractive as a crash pad for all your friends. But today, there's a lot more to this kind of indulgence than a few tattered sofas and a forgiving landlord. With this penthouse in Kiev, Olga Akulova DESIGN has created a space for their client that is not just stylish and sophisticated, but that actually does a lot of the party prep at the touch of a button -- from blackout curtains to watering the indoor plants.
The open floorplan in this industrial loft space is no surprise, but the creative way the different rooms and sections are divided is certainly unique. Interior glass paneling acts as an open division, so that light from the sweeping wall of windows is never far behind, yet there is some separation between bed and bath, living and sleeping.
Speaking of that wall of windows, blackout curtains slide closed with the tap of an iPad, which means late night revelers don't have to worry about being woken up by the pesky sun. Other smart features of the home include water and lighting for the interior garden that overlooks the bathtub.
In the dining area, which is more "who wants eggs" than "7 course meal," welded copper chairs match reclaimed copper light fixtures for a bit of artistic edge. Natural wood paneling and a simple, sleek countertop complete the kitchen and dining look, which is easy to understand and easy on the eyes, if not exactly gourmet.
The bedroom and guest room are kept fairly minimal, though an awesome modern chaise lounge chair looks out over the city and offers the perfect place to cuddle up with your favorite party partner.
The bathroom itself is quite chic, with its own glass panel design, a shower with rainfall showerhead, and of course that natural wood bath, flanked by a vertical, self-watering garden.
