The Family Woodland House

Violetta Semenchenko

Project idea

This interior project is designed for a family seeking a quiet, calm, and emotionally balanced living environment away from urban noise. Special attention is given to creating a stable and predictable atmosphere, as the family has a child with autism who requires a peaceful and sensory-friendly space.

The concept focuses on comfort, simplicity, and natural harmony. Soft colors, natural materials, and controlled lighting are used to create a soothing and non-stimulating environment.

The kitchen and living areas serve as the heart of the home, encouraging family interaction, shared cooking, and quality time together. At the same time, private spaces ensure calmness and personal comfort for each family member.

Overall, the project combines functionality and minimal aesthetics to create a warm, safe, and supportive home atmosphere.

Project description

The project presents a residential interior designed for a family living in a quiet natural environment. The main goal is to create a calm, safe, and emotionally comfortable home that supports everyday life and psychological well-being.

The interior is based on a soft, natural material palette, warm neutral tones, and balanced lighting. Special attention is given to sensory comfort, avoiding visual noise and overstimulation, which is especially important for a child with autism.

The spatial organization promotes family interaction, with the kitchen and living area forming a central shared zone for cooking, communication, and spending time together. Private rooms are designed as quiet retreats that ensure rest and personal space.

Overall, the project combines functionality, simplicity, and natural aesthetics to create a harmonious and supportive living environment for the whole family.

Technical information

General Project Information
Institution: Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine | Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design (KNUTD)
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Faculty & Department: Faculty of Design | Department of Interior and Furniture Design
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Course Discipline: Environmental Design
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Project Type: Two-Story Residential House Design Portfolio
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Location: 13 Proektna St., Lisnyky, Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine
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Developed by: Anna Nikolaenko, Student of Group BDs1-23
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Supervised by: Violetta Semenchenko, Senior Lecturer
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Project Year: 2026
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Project Overview & Space Metrics
The project presents a comprehensive, high-end interior design and architectural remodeling solutions for a spacious, luxury two-story family house located in a quiet suburban area of Kyiv.
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Total Footprint (Existing Layout):
First Floor: 188.0 m
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Second Floor: 100.4 m
2


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Total Usable Area (Post-Remodeling Layout):
First Floor: 142.4 m
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Second Floor: 105.8 m
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Functional Zoning & Remodeling Solutions
1. First Floor (Daytime & Social Zone)
The first floor underwent significant restructuring to create an open-concept social space, optimized for family interactions and guest entertainment.
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Kitchen-Living Room (58.5 m
2
): The heart of the floor, uniting a spacious lounge area, a dining group, and a highly functional kitchen zone with integrated modern appliances.
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Private Office/Cabinet (10.5 m
2
): A quiet workspace designed for focus and productivity.
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Guest Bedroom (10.5 m
2
): Cozy accommodation providing maximum comfort for visitors.
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Utility & Infrastructure: Includes an integrated garage (23.3 m
2
), a technical utility room (10.9 m
2
), a compact bathroom (2.5 m
2
), and a wide hallway system (26.1 m
2
).
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2. Second Floor (Private & Family Zone)
The second floor is fully dedicated to the family’s private quarters, ensuring seclusion and individual comfort.
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Master Bedroom Suite: A luxurious bedroom (18.8 m
2
) directly connected to a private walk-in wardrobe/dressing room (6.3 m
2
) and an en-suite master bathroom (8.1 m
2
).
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Children's Rooms: Two equally balanced bedrooms tailored for a girl (22.7 m
2
) and a boy (22.2 m
2
), with dedicated zones for sleep, study, and play.
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Family Bathroom (9.2 m
2
): A large shared bathroom accessible from the central hall (18.6 m
2
).
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Engineering & Technical Documentation Included
The design album consists of 27 detailed technical and visualization sheets, providing a complete blueprint for construction teams:
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Demolition & Construction Plans: Precision drafting detailing partition walls to be removed and new structures to be erected.
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Floor Finish Plans: Selection of high-quality materials including elegant parquet boards for living rooms and bedrooms, engineered concrete elements, and sophisticated large-format porcelain stoneware tiles for high-moisture zones.
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HVAC & Heating Engineering: A modern climate solution layout featuring underfloor heating systems, energy-efficient floor-recessed convectors, an air-source heat pump indoor unit, and a comprehensive wall-mounted air conditioning plan.
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Plumbing & Sanitary Hardware Layout: Fully detailed hot/cold water supply and drainage connection point maps for bathrooms and kitchen appliances.
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Electrical & Lighting Design: Multi-level lighting schemes combining primary recessed spot lights, statement ceiling fixtures, aesthetic LED profile backlighting (for mirrors, shelves, and bed frames), and sophisticated wall sconces, paired with ergonomically positioned power socket maps.
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Wall Elevations (Rozgortki): Accurate spatial profiles of the kitchen, living room, hallways, and bedrooms to guide furniture integration.
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Aesthetics & Interior Concept
The interior design balances timeless Neoclassical Elegance with modern functional elements.
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Master Bedroom: Features exquisite wall paneling with classical moldings, decorative columns, integrated warm LED cove lighting, and rich natural chevron wood flooring that instills an atmosphere of sophisticated luxury.
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Bathrooms: Showcase a refined combination of rich emerald-green marble texture tiling in the shower areas, premium classical sanitaryware (including a bidet and freestanding elements), brass hardware fixtures, and deep dark-toned wood flooring that enhances the boutique-hotel aesthetic.
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Documentation

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