Homin

The name HOMIN is a play on meanings. It echoes the Ukrainian word “гомін” (homin) — the lively hum of a large family filling the space with life — and the English phrase “Home In,” symbolizing a return to where you belong.

A home begins not with walls, but with a feeling. This project is about a calm rhythm, clean space, and architectural silence. There are no accidental effects here: form follows function and human interaction. It is a manifesto of new minimalism, where aesthetics do not compromise daily comfort.

LocationKyiv, UkraineArea197 m²Year2025PhotoAndrii Shurpenkov

Homin apartment entrance hall with dark wood walls and integrated bench

Concealed LED lighting along dark wood hallway panels

Mirrored entrance hall reflecting the warm wood interior

Modular grey sofa framed by dark built-in shelving

Minimalist suspended console in front of concealed white doors

Concept

Sculptural green armchair beside a black side table

Compact kitchen with green cabinets, wood panels and breakfast bar

Minimalist galley kitchen with muted green cabinetry

Black bar stools at the Homin apartment kitchen island

Round dining table and upholstered chairs beside sheer curtains

Brief

The transformation of a former office space with complex geometry into a full-fledged family residence.
The initial conditions included a maze of small cubicles, technical zones, narrow corridors, and a complete lack of residential logic. Our task was to rethink every square meter to accommodate a large family of five and two pets, ensuring privacy for everyone.

Bedroom with upholstered wall panels and a warm wood floor

Geometric junction of white ceiling planes and dark wood wall

Home workspace beneath a skylight in the Homin apartment

Abstract artwork above a low dark wood bedroom cabinet

Double bathroom vanity with twin mirrors and dark wood cabinetry

Long minimalist bathroom vanity beneath a ceiling skylight

Close-up of a stone sink and wall-mounted black tap

Challenges

Beyond layout constraints, we faced significant height issues: part of the apartment is located directly beneath a neighbor’s terrace, resulting in critically low ceilings. Existing technical nodes and engineering networks from the former office dictated rigid frameworks into which we had to fit a comfortable living ergonomics.

Bright minimalist bedroom with white bed and oak flooring

White bunk bed with integrated shelving and sculptural staircase

Minimalist study desk with white task chair and wall shelf

Solution

We completely redefined the logic of the object, merging opposites: the openness of communal areas and the intimacy of bedrooms. Moving away from the chaotic cubicle system, we created an intuitive route through the apartment. Rational zoning clearly separated the guest block from the private quarters, ensuring personal space for every family member. This allowed us to transform the complex office geometry into a harmonious home where walls do not constrain but create comfort.

Child's bedroom with perforated feature wall and orange bedside unit

Orange study desk and yellow chair against a perforated wall

Illuminated orange wall cabinet with small collectible figures

Child's workspace with orange desk and perforated storage wall

Close-up of a hand touching the perforated bedroom wall

Details

Mirror illusions break the rigid geometry, dissolving the room’s boundaries into reflections. Function is delicately concealed behind aesthetics: deep brown veneered panels with a matte finish hide the daily routine of the hallway and kitchen. Lighting serves more than just a functional purpose; it acts as a zoning tool. Accent and decorative scenarios visually “detach” furniture from the walls, adding air to the interior. In the children’s rooms, austerity gives way to emotion: vivid yellow adds dynamics, while a light gray pegboard becomes a space for creativity and collections.

Grey upholstered bed beneath a softly illuminated wall shelf

Minimalist home office with illuminated floating shelves

Compact utility vanity with linear ceiling lighting

Walk-in shower with black fixtures and stone-effect walls

Freestanding bathtub against large dark stone wall panels

Conclusion

The Bezmirno team converted a technically complex, “cold” commercial unit into a flexible living space. The Homin interior does not dictate rules but adapts to the family’s life scenarios, remaining timeless.

HOMIN

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