Project name: One-story house on the lake shore
Interior design: Natalia Fedotova
Stylist: Irina Chertikhina
Photo: Elizaveta Gurovskaya
Area: 200 sqm
Year: 2025
Project description from design firms Natalia Fedotova
Nestled in a serene pine forest and steps away from a tranquil lakeshore, this 200 sqm country house was designed for a young family with two children. The interior embodies the restrained elegance of Belgian minimalism, blending natural wood, micro-concrete floors, and chrome accents to strike a delicate balance between the warmth of nature and minimalist precision.
The original developer’s layout was completely reimagined: the central winter garden was transformed into a compact utility block housing a guest bathroom, a children’s washroom, a pantry, and a laundry room. This strategic reconfiguration enabled a convenient circular flow throughout the home and simplified engineering services.
The interior palette remains soft and organic, intentionally understated to keep the focus on the panoramic forest views. Bold touches—such as an orange Antonio Lupi sink and vibrant laundry room cabinetry—inject character and liveliness. Vintage lighting fixtures, ceramics by Ekaterina Popova, and artworks by contemporary artists—including a linocut by V. Nasedkin and a painting by E. Bortnikov—are thoughtfully integrated into the space with quiet intention.
The result is a home that truly serves its family: minimalist yet alive, serene yet deeply personal. Above all, the true ornament of this residence remains the forest and lake just beyond the windows.
