A Modern Flat with Striking Texture and Dark Styling

This luxurious home in Kiev is the work of designers Vitaly Yurov and Iryna Dzhemesiuk, a cozy and comfortable space decorated with rich textures in high contrast grayscale. Grayscale color themes are fun to work with because they're easy to adapt as trends change, as there's always a great variety of relevant accent colors that look great against a dark neutral background. Within this flat, a great deal of personality comes from the dramatic textures rather than any extraneous decoration - creative blend of modern and classic materials with just the right hint of wood thrown in for warmth.

Alternating matte and gloss checkerboard wall panels offer a subtle style that softens the interior. Rounded pillows, spherical lamps, and flowing curtains also take some of the edge out of the straight lines that make up the overall structure of the furniture.

Low profile sofa and table are arranged above a dark rug, its somewhat off-center placement making the space feel a little more open and less rigid.

Adorable miniaturized wing chairs still embody the idea of opulence with their diamond-tufted leather and velvet upholstery. These are from the Monster collection by Marcel Wanders.

A large and detailed portrait serves as an engaging focal point.

This angle really showcases the layers and distribution of texture throughout the living room and kitchen.

Floor to ceiling curtains make the space feel slightly taller. The polished white ceiling helps preserve some of the light from the windows, which do not reach from floor to ceiling.