Natasha Barbier creates beautiful interiors for celebrities and convinces viewers that a decent renovation can be done at a very budgetary cost. She often reveals the subtleties of design and shares important advice, but few know how the TV presenter herself lives. Today, in the HouseChief review, we will tell you about Natasha Barbier's modest apartment and summer residence and show a few photos of her cozy life.
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- 1 Natasha Barbier's modest Moscow apartment
- 1.1 Features of the style of the apartment
- 1.2 Creative accents in the kitchen
- 1.3 Functional living room design
- 2 Cozy country house of the TV presenter "Ideal Repair"
- 3 Summary
Natasha Barbier's modest Moscow apartment
The house where the TV presenter's apartment is located was built at the end of the 19th century. Initially, it was a two-story building, two floors were added to it at the beginning of the 20th century and another one at the end of the 30s.
The height of the ceilings on the first floors is about 5 m, on the upper floors - 3.5 m. The TV presenter's apartments are located on the fifth floor. Previously, there was a communal apartment, after the resettlement of the tenants, Natasha Barbier and her husband received a warrant for a three-room apartment, in which they still live.
Features of the style of the apartment
It is difficult to determine the design of an apartment. For Natasha Barbier, first of all, comfort and coziness was important, so that she could calmly rest after a busy day and in between filming. Despite the seeming modesty, the home is filled with original ideas that are not easy to see at first glance.
Natasha invented many things herself, her friends-designers suggested something. She is sure that to create an elegant interior, you do not need to use luxurious elements and expensive accessories. Beauty in simplicity - this is how you can generally describe the cozy nest of a TV presenter.
Creative accents in the kitchen
The TV presenter's kitchen is decorated in sunny yellow tones. The floor is covered with Italian tiles with an antiqued effect. The furniture is made of MDF and decorated with dark brown inserts around the perimeter. The space between the upper modules and the ceiling was sewn up with plywood and decorated in a cozy half-timbered style. This idea was suggested to the TV presenter by a familiar designer.
A light countertop made of artificial stone is successfully complemented by rectangular tiles on a sand-colored apron. To organize the storage of kitchen utensils, several rail systems under bronze.
Two corner display cabinets made of natural wood were installed in the dining area. Behind the glass doors, the hospitable hostess placed collectible serving utensils. Old solid wood chairs with perforated backs were placed around a small table.
Functional living room design
The living room is decorated in cold colors. An oak parquet board is laid on the floor with a French herringbone, the walls are painted in a light olive shade. A massive sofa with dark jacquard upholstery decorated with blue-gray decorative pillows was installed in the recreation area.
Opposite the recreation area, they installed high shelving, the lower block of which is closed by doors. The gray-blue facades were decorated with patina and brass knobs. On open shelves, the TV presenter placed books, memorable family photographs in strict frames and an original collection of ceramic figurines purchased at flea markets.
Friends brought a saddle for riding elephants from India as a gift to Natasha Barbier. The TV presenter showed creative creativity and made a massive coffee table out of it, setting it on a wooden frame. The perimeter tabletop was decorated with beautiful rivets and natural leather.
The living room has become a big plus. wood burning fireplace. Natasha made a portal in the form of an old streamlined furnace. The hearth was covered with a decorative metal curtain. On both sides, the TV presenter installed a small podium made of natural stone.
Cozy country house of the TV presenter "Ideal Repair"
Once, walking in the vicinity of Istra, Natasha Barbier saw an advertisement for the sale of an unfinished summer cottage located in a vacant lot. The cost of the house was absolutely ridiculous by Moscow standards, so the TV presenter almost immediately made a decision to buy it.
Friends helped to finish the house, and on the spacious plot they planted lawn grass and set up a comfortable recreation area with a badminton court, swings and a barbecue. In the shade of the trees, near a small artificial pond, several benches were set up, sitting on which one can confer with friends or retire with a book.
Everything inside is done in Chekhov's way: wooden floors and walls, furniture in Russian style, made by local craftsmen from solid wood. Simple curtains with a print and bright tablecloths - the interior reminds of the real country life at the grandmother's.
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PHOTO: proekt-dacha.ru
PHOTO: proekt-dacha.ru
PHOTO: proekt-dacha.ru
PHOTO: proekt-dacha.ru
Summary
At first glance, the interiors of the apartment and the country house are surprising. Many expected original designs from the famous TV presenter, something more trendy and modern. However, Natasha Barbier opted for the comfort and maximum functionality of the premises. She bought many things that give the design a unique and special charm at flea markets in Europe.
As Natasha Barbier notes, it is not necessary to make expensive repairs in the apartment, it is enough to repaint the walls, hang new curtains or replace the decorative pillowcases on the pillows.
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