A Countryside Residence in the Moscow Region by Ariana Ahmad

Just beyond the soft hum of the city, where the road loosens into green fields and the sky opens wider, a countryside residence in the Moscow region sits quietly among the trees. It doesn’t shout for attention. Instead, it feels as though it’s been here a while—observing the seasons, storing laughter in its walls, and collecting long, unhurried afternoons. Designed by Ariana Ahmad, it comprises two houses and a private garden.

Main House

Chandelier: Herbarium by LASVIT, hand blown glass, featuring intricate handmade details.
Round Table: Custom-designed by Christophe Delcourt exclusively for this project.

Furniture: Sofa and coffee table by Minotti; armchairs by Poltrona Frau. TV Wall: Designed exclusively by Christophe Delcourt for this project. Sculpture: Ceramic piece by Jing Huang, 2023, displayed on the coffee table. Floor Lamps: ADO by Delcourt Collection, design Christophe Delcourt, 2023, brushed oak, linen.

Inside, the spaces breathe. The living room unfolds like a generous gesture: pale, cloud-soft sofas gather in a gentle curve, inviting people to sink in and stay. Light spills in from the tall windows, softened by full drapes that move slightly with the breeze. Everything here feels tactile—wool, wood, stone—materials chosen for the way they age, the way they warm to touch, the way they make silence feel complete rather than empty.

Furniture: Table and chairs by Minotti.
Wall Art: Painting by Igor Chelkovski.

Kitchen furniture by Boffi.
Appliances by Gaggenau.
Lighting by Christopher Boots.

Walk a little farther and you find the dining room—a mirror of the landscape outside. The table, long and reflective, gathers the sky in its polished surface. Above it, a sculptural chandelier floats like a ring of delicate frost, intricate yet somehow effortless. The dining chairs, dark-green and welcoming, feel less like formal seating and more like an invitation to linger through the last glass of wine, long after the candles burn low.

Bed by Wittman
Chairs by Audo Copenhagen
Chandelier Midsummer by LASVIT, a bespoke lighting installation featuring Bohemian glass and brass, 95 x 110 cm.

Bathtub Bette
The walls and floor are finished with custom-made Carrara marble mosaic with gold accents, designed by Ariana Ahmad.
The walls are also adorned with porcelain stoneware.
The custom-made marble countertop with sinks and walnut drawers were designed by Ariana Ahmad.
Chandelier by CTO Lighting.

Upstairs, the energy softens even more. The bedroom feels like a retreat within a retreat, the kind of space where time loosens its grip. The colors quiet down to warm neutrals and muted tones, as if the room itself speaks in a whisper. The bed is generous and grounded, layered with natural fabrics that invite you to sink beneath them and forget the outside world. The bathroom continues this language of calm, but with a subtle touch of spa-like indulgence. Stone and soft-toned tiles create a palette that feels grounded and elemental, as though the materials were chosen as much for their soul as their surface.

Furniture by LASVIT
Chandelier Supermoon by LASVIT, Bohemian glass and brass.

Flower-shaped table Sumac, Ginkgo, Daisy by Frank Evennou, 2023, patinated bronze.
Furniture by Minotti outdoor

In the children’s room, the world becomes gentler — as though the house itself has lowered its voice to a lullaby. Soft tones wash over the space: pale creams, powdery pastels, the faintest blush of color that feels more like a memory than a statement. Nothing is loud here, yet everything feels full of imagination. Step outside, and the house opens its arms to the land. The garden flows naturally from the interiors — not manicured into stiffness, but shaped with the same sense of calm intention. Wide terraces stretch toward the greenery, blurring the line between home and nature.

Summer House

Furniture and Fireplace custom-made based on the designer’s sketches.

Morning arrives softly here, filtered through linen curtains that barely remember they were once fabric. Light moves across stone and wood as if rehearsed, lingering on textures rather than objects. The ceiling beams hold the day in place, steady and warm, while the walls keep their thoughts to themselves. Nothing is hurried. Nothing competes. The living space feels shaped by conversation rather than construction. Low, generous sofas gather like old friends who understand silence as well as laughter. A fire hovers at eye level, suspended and calm, more ceremonial than necessary, its flame a reminder that even summer houses sometimes crave evening rituals. Outside, greenery presses gently against the glass, as if curious but respectful, blurring the boundary between shelter and garden.

Table by Baxter.
Chairs by Minotti.
Vase by Eric Schmitt, displayed on a pedestal.

Elsewhere, the dining room speaks in quieter tones. The stone table carries the memory of mountains, its surface flowing like a frozen landscape. Above it, art floats in restrained balance, abstract yet intimate, as though echoing emotions rather than depicting them. Chairs tuck in neatly, disciplined but forgiving, ready for meals that begin late and end later, when daylight dissolves into candlelight. Nothing here asks for attention, yet everything is memorable. The palette stays close to nature—sand, clay, ash, pale sky—allowing the mind to rest. Ornament is replaced by proportion. Luxury appears not as excess, but as restraint practiced with confidence.