A Kiev Home is Injected with Personality 11 . 28 . 16 Posted by Caroline WilliamsonInterior Design Main VIEW PHOTO GALLERYShare This A r t i c l eSHARETWEETPINSUBMIThereA single family home in Kiev , Ukraine was in need of design help so Dreamdesign studio was tasked to inject it with character and personality . Bucking trends , they chose natural materials , design - focused objects , colors , and textures that would stand the test of time to avoid an outdated look in a few years . The home is situated within a pine tree forest and while the exterior reflects its natural surroundings , the interior has a much more dynamic vibe . The living room boasts tall ceilings and was finished with soothing shades of grayish blue , soft mint , tobacco , baked milk , and cinnamon . The high ceilings afford long suspended Murano glass pendants which light the space at night . The kitchen is separated from the dining room by custom sliding panels that are glass on one side and a pattern of copper triangles on the other . The oversized clothespin table behind the sofa adds a playful touch . The dream worthy indoor pool has lights above designed by Frank Gehry and a three - dimensional wall of tortoises that represent wisdom and prosperity . Photos by Igor Karpenko . Caroline Williamson is Managing Editor of Design Milk . She has a BFA in photography from SCAD and writes about her life , inspirations and creative pursuits on her element 75 blog . You can follow Caroline Williamson on Twitter , Facebook , Pinterest , Instagram , Google . Read all of Caroline Williamson ' s posts .