Few combinations evoke a sense of serene elegance as effortlessly as the marriage of light gray and wood decor. The interplay resonates with an aesthetic symphony of calm sophistication and modernity. In this article, we’ll explore a crisp white, gray, and wood interior concept in Minsk, Belarus, designed by Studio VAE. The 143-square-meter family home design demonstrates gentle neutrality with a timeless essence, where a refined living room, kitchen, dining space, and master bedroom deliver effortless repose. You’ll also find inspiration for a unique kid’s room decor theme that’s embellished with a whimsical Japanese koi twist. Join us as we navigate and deconstruct the details of this charming living environment.
A gray living room sofa dominates the minimalist living room, threading a smooth linear silhouette through its center. Rich wooden wall panels warmly wrap the space with natural texture, dissolving into a row of kitchen appliance housing units at one end.
A column of glass reveals a wine storage unit inside the wooden wall paneling, putting it within easy reach of both the formal dining spot and the comfortable living room sitting area.
LED strips illuminate the wine storage unit, transforming it into an atmospheric lighting feature.
The same wood paneling is repeated across the living room TV wall to create a tranquil focal point. Another narrow, glass-fronted shelving unit and a low-slung wood media unit complete a storage ensemble.
The wooden TV wall aesthetic is elevated by a smooth, gray stone accent panel at one end. The textural accent makes a chic backdrop for an indoor olive tree.
A concrete large planter pot provides contemporary housing for the tree. A record player makes a musical addition to the media unit.
Over in the eating area, three large, attention-grabbing dining room pendant lights float gracefully, like a cluster of white clouds.
Wood flooring is swapped out in favor of hard-wearing stone in the kitchen.
A modern kitchen faucet gives the prep area a stylish twist.
The wooden dining table makes warm contrast against a backdrop of clean white kitchen units and a cool gray countertop and backsplash.
The gray decor palette spills out onto the balcony of the family apartment. Here, a gray outdoor sofa and matching chairs coordinate with smooth gray concrete tiles.
A black coffee table darkly punctuates the center of the outdoor living space. Small trees inject vibrant greenery.
Inside a covered balcony area, a gray chair with ottoman and a gunmetal gray side table make up a comfortable reading nook. A small wall sconce throws light on the subject.
In the home entryway, a wide, full length mirror reflects light and increases the perception of space. Wood wall paneling gives the small area a tailored look.
A small pendant light is suspended at each side of the front door to emit a bright welcome.
The home office has a sophisticated scheme, where built-in storage cabinets meld seamlessly with a white and wood-paneled wall treatment. A modern desk is paired with a stylish swivel chair by the window, where the workspace benefits from natural light.
On the opposite side of the home office, a mid century modern sofa backs onto a built-in bookcase, creating a cozy area for reading, studying, and contemplation.
A floor reading lamp adds a brief black anchor point to the gentle white, gray, and wood-toned decor scheme.
In the master bedroom, two unique, oversized bedroom pendant lights steal the show. They hang heavily above simple nightstands, dwarfing their scale.
A gray end of bed bench neatly scores the layout and lightly coordinates with gray tones in the layered bed set.
A carafe and glass tumbler set make practical bedside adornments.
White and wood panels shape the room perimeter. A full-length mirror makes a light interlude.
3D relief bedroom wall decor makes a tactile focal point.
Moving on into the modern kid's room, we discover a unique decor theme that’s splashed with whimsical Japanese koi fish.
Majestic fish decals are situated around the elegant curve of an arched headboard design, as though swimming the perimeter of a round pond. A ribbon of LED light highlights the detail.
Paper lanterns reinforce the graceful Japanese decor aesthetic.
Over by the window, a kid's study area is luxuriously embellished with a Bearbrick statuette.
The unique kids’ desk includes storage cabinets in the base to hide clutter and open shelves to display treasures.
A large koi fish wall decal swims opposite the foot of the bed, beside the ladder to a play bunk.
Up in the play bunk, a warm yellow decor palette gives the space a youthful essence that isn’t overwhelming.
Yellow wardrobes and a color-matched ceiling expand upon the cheerful color theme.
The kids’ bathroom is a small space with a shower. A floating vanity unit makes the limited floor space appear larger.
A custom-cut bathroom mirror fills the entire width of the room. LED strips glow brightly along the edge of the glass.
A white bathroom faucet complements the clean white modern sink unit.
In the master bathroom, a deeply textured stone wall makes a striking statement above the bathtub.
A wooden vanity unit perfectly fills the remaining wall space, achieving a bespoke look.
An illuminated mirror spills light over a unique bathroom sink.
The bathtub is surrounded by sleek light gray stone, which peacefully melds with the bathroom walls and matching floor.
Wood panels trim the upper half of the room, instilling a sense of warmth in the cool gray and white space.
