# Culture-Blending Homey Interior Designs Sergey Makhno Mixes Japanese and Ukrainian Influences By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-06-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homey-interior-design References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/05/21/sergey-makhno-architects-kiev-ukraine-wabi-sabi-interior-design-residential/) & [mahno.ua](https://mahno.com.ua/en/) For the homey interior design of this Kiev-based [duplex apartment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clinton-hill-duplex), Sergey Makhno offers an unconventional mixture of two radically different cultures. With an aim to create an agreeable relationship between "[Japanese minimalism](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-kyobate) and Ukrainian aesthetics," the creative designed the 175-square-meter space to be welcoming and comfortable. For one, Sergey Makhno utilized wabi-sabi in the curation of the homey interior design—this is a Japanese philosophy that is "derived from Buddhist teachings that accept transience and imperfection," ultimately celebrating the natural and the unprocessed. Sergey Makhno also pays tribute to his heritage and culture through the incorporation of subtle references to Ukranian themes. An example of that is the collection of Cucuteni-Trypillian ceramics. Photo Credits: [Andrey Avdeenko](https://www.behance.net/AndreyAvdeenko) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Culture-blending Design:** Opportunity for designers to merge contrasting cultural influences in interior design - **Wabi-sabi Philosophy:** Opportunity to embrace imperfection and celebrate the natural in design - **Heritage-inspired Incorporation:** Opportunity to incorporate subtle references to cultural heritage in design ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior design professionals to create unique spaces by blending different cultural influences - **Ceramics:** Opportunity for ceramic artists to create and showcase cultural-inspired collections - **Home Decor:** Opportunity to develop home decor products that bridge different cultural aesthetics ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ukranian All-Beige Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allbeige-home.md) - [Modern Minimalism Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oldnew.md) - [Electric Heritage-Based Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/landscape-alley.md) - [Modern Minimal Lviv Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/km-home.md) - [Tranquil Wabi-Sabi Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lagom.md) - [Surreal Kyiv Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apartment-with-a-lizard.md) - [Bright Tranquil Residential Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mlynchik-residence.md) - [Japanese-Inspired Elevated Pied-à-Terres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piedterre.md) - [Ukraine Apartment Renovation Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirzoyan-studio.md)