Project Rosinka

In a quiet village surrounded by rolling landscape, the challenge for designer Boris Dmitriev was not simply to furnish a home, but to capture the spirit of its surroundings.

The goal was to create an interior that felt contemporary and refined with mid-century references, subtly interwoven with elegant country accents to emphasise the home’s countryside character. The result is a kind of dialogue between modern design and the spirit of nature.

The desired mood was one of seclusion and harmony with nature. The goal was for anyone inside to feel both immersed in a contemporary, relevant space and at the same time surrounded by a beautiful, tranquil landscape. The home needed to feel like a retreat, a space where rest, contemplation, and deep relaxation are encouraged.

Pictured: Bedroom 3 - Chair, Desk, Bedside Table, Wall Unit and Chest of Drawers by Decca

Boris Dmitriev drew inspiration from the location itself, a cozy village with an established way of life, modest and unpretentious. Materials were selected to engage in a dialogue with the surrounding environment, that’s why the palette includes light woods and many shades of green in various expressions.

Pictured: Bedroom 2 - Chair, Desk, Side Table and Bench by Decca

Beyond the village, Impressionist painting became a guiding reference. The textures and abstract patterns throughout the home echo the movement of brushstrokes, and the colours reflect light and shadow in soft, tonal shifts. This influence appears in everything from abstract patterned fabrics to wallpaper featuring a pixelated interpretation of a Japanese painting.

Pictured: Bedroom 1 - Bench, Sofa, Desk, and Chair by Decca

Among the standout pieces is a dining room sideboard inspired by an André Arbus design. Reimagined with new proportions and a redesigned base and legs, it maintains the characteristic 1940's wood tone and spirit of the original while feeling completely at home in a modern interior.

Pictured: Dining Room - Dining Table and Sideboard by Decca // Living Room - Sofa, Side Table, Coffee Table and Sideboard by Decca

Pictured below: Sideboard by Decca

This careful balance between heritage and contemporaneity is echoed in two sofas, one more traditional in velvet, the other more modern, standing lightly on wrought-metal legs in soft green jacquard.

Pictured: Living Room - Coffee Table, Sofas, Armchairs, Sideboard and Side Table (right) by Decca

Another memorable piece is the aged-mirror coffee table. Decca was able to offer an incredible option with a range from green to lilac that evokes the surface of water. Styled with florals during the photoshoot, it brought to mind an Impressionist pond scattered with water lilies.

Pictured: Aged-Mirror Coffee Table by Decca

The master bedroom features a remarkable coffee table with sculptural swan heads made out of real authentic brass, a testament to the level of craftsmanship throughout the project and one of the designer’s favourite details.

Pictured: Master Bedroom - Vaity, Chair, Bench, Sideboard and Coffee Table by Decca

Pictured below: Coffee Table with Swan Heads by Decca

A Partnership Built on Craftsmanship

Why did you choose to work with Decca for this project?

Boris Dmitriev: The key advantages are flexibility and the ability to treat every item individually, as a piece of art. Decca reads technical drawings impeccably and brings ideas to life without distorting the intended lines. For me, as a designer who loves to combine different materials — metals, leather, glass, and Plexiglas — this is priceless. Working with them allows me to focus on creativity rather than production limitations.

Pictured: Hallway - Console Table and Sofa by Decca

Were there any pieces that were challenging from a design perspective, and how did you approach that?

Boris Dmitriev: The main challenge lay in our desire to cover a long stylistic period — from the early 20th century to the present day. Original pieces from such a broad span are not always accessible. This is where our collaboration with Decca proved invaluable: rather than reproducing existing designs, we reinterpreted classical forms and gave them the textures we needed. This approach allowed us to achieve visual harmony and a cohesive collection.

Pictured: Master Bedroom - Chaise Lounge and chair by Decca

Were there any technical or logistical challenges we helped resolve?

Boris Dmitriev: Not in this particular project, but in others we faced the need to make large pieces of furniture fully demountable. For another project, Decca managed to disassemble massive beds into parts, even though this hadn’t been planned in the original drawings. Their engineering expertise in such matters is invaluable.

Pictured: Bench by Decca

Is there anything about the craftsmanship or finishing that particularly impressed you?

Boris Dmitriev: The veneering work is outstanding — Decca masters the art of matching the wood grain, achieving a perfect gloss, and flawlessly inlaying contrasting materials, such as metal into wood. I would also highlight the custom-made metal handles based on our sketches and their exceptional leather upholstery skills. The quality of their leatherwork on soft furniture is sometimes unmatched, even compared to leading manufacturers. It’s an extraordinary level of craftsmanship.

Pictured: Bedroom 3 - Chest of Drawers and Wall Storage by Decca

Is there anything else about this project you would like to share?

Boris Dmitriev: Thanks to our collaboration with Decca, we were able to fully immerse ourselves in the creative narrative without being distracted by technical complexities. This allowed us to create an enveloping, soothing interior that seamlessly connects with its natural surroundings. The project became exactly what we envisioned — a place of strength and relaxation.