What is special about this home in the Transcaucasia mountains?

Designed by Sabina Valieva, the family villa blends functionality with the stunning mountainous surroundings of Transcaucasia

Nestled on the mountainous border of Eastern Europe and West Asia, this villa that spans more than 6,580 sq ft is perched on what used to be an empty field surrounded by the Caucasus Mountains and open environs.

The homeowners, a young couple with three children and a small dog, have purchased the land and built their home on an elevated plot, levelled specifically for construction due to the hilly terrain.

While a hired architect constructed the house, the homeowners engaged Russian interior designer Sabina Valieva, with whom they’ve worked previously, for a home where the close-knit family can spend much time together and host guests.

Photo 1 of 2 The new build is perched on an elevated plot, levelled specifically due to the hilly terrain

Photo 2 of 2 The swimming pool with an outdoor terrace

The new build is perched on an elevated plot, levelled specifically due to the hilly terrain

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Above Afforded views of the vast hilly landscape from the outdoor terrace

Above Rounded archways frame the blue skies and swimming pool

Afforded views of the vast hilly landscape from the outdoor terrace

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“The goal was to create a spacious, bright environment where the family could gather comfortably and spend quality time together,” says Valieva, who has a penchant for Japandi, Parisian chic, and wabi-sabi interiors.

“It was important that the home be well-organised for guests staying overnight, as well as functional for their lifestyle, prioritising ease of cleaning, resilient surfaces, and minimal decor.”

Besides assisting with the selection of exterior materials, such as the façade colour, terrace finishes, pool area, and outdoor tiles; Valieva’s team also designed the swimming pool at the front of the two-storey residence, and next to it, a separate bathroom fitted with a shower and a sauna.

Surrounded by meticulous landscaping, the modern-style home also includes an outdoor terrace with curved archways, where the family enjoy views of the vast hilly landscape, and lounging on sunbeds.

Above Backdrop views of the surrounding landscape in the living room

Backdrop views of the surrounding landscape in the living room

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Above The marble wood-burning fireplace

Above Minimalist furnishing with smooth forms

The marble wood-burning fireplace

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The interior spaces exude a cosy, family-friendly atmosphere through a refined light colour scheme that permeates every room.

“Soft sunlight fills every room of this home, and we chose a colour palette that would enhance this feature,” elaborates Valieva. “The walls were finished with smooth paint, free of texture, allowing the sunlight to spread evenly, casting soft glows across the surfaces.”

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The home exudes a cosy, family-friendly atmosphere through a light colour scheme

Above The dining area that leads into the kitchen

The dining area that leads into the kitchen

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Above Hidden pantry for storing kitchenware and other items

Above Easy maintenance and resilient surfaces were priorities

Hidden pantry for storing kitchenware and other items

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Dominated by shades of white and ivory, wood flooring was selected in a neutral, slightly bleached tone to blend with the overall light palette.

Alongside black accents were integrated for contrast, while minimalist furnishing with smooth forms of soft bouclé upholstery provided a pleasant tactile experience.

Above A splash of blush pink in one of the en-suite bathrooms

Above The restrained palette enhances the soft light that fills the space

A splash of blush pink in one of the en-suite bathrooms

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With natural light and afforded views of the surrounding landscape coming in through the panoramic windows, the open-plan living area features a large, low-slung sofa and a wood-burning fireplace.

Next to the living room is the dining area and the kitchen with a hidden pantry and direct access to a covered veranda; as well as the master suite, comprising a bedroom, an en-suite bathroom, a walk-in closet, and a guest bathroom.

Meanwhile, the second floor consists of a hall, a relaxation area with access to a large open terrace, a guest suite, and the children’s bedrooms, each with their own walk-in closets and bathrooms.

Above One of the bedrooms on the second level

One of the bedrooms on the second level

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Extensive thoughts were given to the lighting throughout the home, adhering to the homeowners’ minimalist preference.

Floor lamps in the common areas create a comfortable atmosphere in the evenings, whereas built-in or track lighting in the ceilings offers spotlit beams to illuminate furniture and artworks, many of which were personally selected by the client herself.

“All the panels and paintings in the house were created by the client herself,” Valieva shares. “She is very proud of this, as she took up art during the project, inspired by our concept.”

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Photography

Yaroslav Lukyanchenko

Topics

Family Villa Minimalism Modern Home Mountain Villa

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