The concept of simplicity takes a variety of different forms and there’s an infinite number of ways in which architects and interior designers get to express this idea. In the case of this apartment from Moscow, Russia, the strategy chosen by Alexey Rozenberg is based around raw materials and gray color tones.

The overall interior design of the apartment has a strong industrial vibeThe living room features comfortable sofas and armchairs arranged around a coffee table, all in shades of gray

Despite a general lack of color, the place doesn’t look bland or monotonous. In fact, it has a lot of character.The gray interior is surprisingly vibrant and dynamic and even though all the rooms are monochromatic and basically feature the same color tones, they each have individuality even when part of an open floor plan.

The bedrooms have wood-paneled walls and wooden floors which gives them a warm and cozy lookThe wood elements contrast with the rest of the surfaces and materials in a very subtle way

The apartment has 160 square meters of living space, all customized using a series of raw materials which are masterfully toned down with a series of smooth and friendly finishes and complemented by carefully-chosen textures and patterns. The gray living room is simplistic and manages to look open and intimate at the same time.

Gray is also the main color featured in the bathrooms and the design doesn’t lack characterThe kitchen is part of an open floor plan but has a lot of individuality

Different shades of gray outline key elements in the overall interior design and different areas are highlighted through various materials and finishes. The bedroom spaces welcome warm wooden elements in their interior designs which ultimately creates a very inviting and comfortable ambiance.

Rather than making the rooms look cold, austere and boring, all the gray helps them feel welcomingIt’s not just all the gray that makes this place special but also the materials featured throughoutIn the living room the walls and ceiling have this raw, unfinished look which is in fact intentionalThe interior design compensates for the lack of color through a diversity of finishes and texturesThe lighting also plays an important role in the design, highlighting key elements and ensuring a nice atmosphereThe private rooms are still quite monochromatic but welcome a new material in their designs: woodAs a whole, the apartment makes a powerful statement focused around simplicity