Shift house | Dmitriy Sivak
Odesa / Ukraine / 2025
Residential interiors are usually rich in decor and much more complex in their details. However, we were very fortunate with the clients: they didn’t want unnecessary elements and are committed supporters of minimalism.We hardly needed any decor— the interior feels complete and self-sufficient on its own.
Only wood, ceramics, and natural fabrics are used—the interior is simple, yet it has everything it needs.
The entire house—all floors and rooms—is finished in a single wall color using decorative plaster. Only one type of tile and one type of parquet or wood for the furniture are used throughout. This creates a strong sense of cohesion: one concept unites the entire space, even though each room still has its own character.
This house was designed for a large family, which is why the kitchen is generously sized. For example, the kitchen features a large extractor hood, but its very smooth shape makes it almost invisible, visually dissolving thanks to the frontal lighting.
At the entrance, there is a large guest wardrobe that is illuminated by natural daylight through a light well.
Since the living room includes both a TV and a real, large fireplace on opposite sides, we designed a sofa with seating oriented in both directions.
The master bedroom features windows facing the site as well as skylights, providing high-quality natural light for the makeup area. Like the rest of the house, it uses the same materials, which feel especially appropriate here—soft, warm, and inviting.
Along the second-floor hall, a roof window not only brings in light but also subtly frames the sky. Stepping out of a room, you see it as if within a picture frame. Constantly changing, the sky becomes a free yet priceless art piece within the interior —inviting you to pause and enjoy its beauty
Residential interiors are usually rich in decor and much more complex in their details. However, we were very fortunate with the clients: they didn’t want unnecessary elements and are committed supporters of minimalism.We hardly needed any decor— the interior feels complete and self-sufficient on its own. Only wood, ceramics, and natural fabrics are used—the interior is simple, yet it has everything it needs. The entire house—all floors and rooms—is finished in a...
- Year 2025
- Work started in 2021
- Work finished in 2025
- Status Completed works
- Type Single-family residence
- Websitehttps://sivakpartners.com/project/shift/
- Websitehttps://www.behance.net/gallery/242539951/Shift

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