Object content of the residential environment in interior design: Principles of organization and stylistic trends

Ihor Bondar; Olha Lavrenyuk; Viktoriia Malaniuk; Bohdan Skovronskyi; Oleksii Dubovyi

doi:10.2298/SPAT251201001B

Authors

Ihor Bondar Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts, Faculty of Design and Advertising, Department of Design and Technology, Kyiv, Ukraine https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8972-0941
Olha Lavrenyuk Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts, Faculty of Design and Advertising, Department of Design and Technology, Kyiv, Ukraine https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0862-796X
Viktoriia Malaniuk Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts, Faculty of Design and Advertising, Department of Design and Technology, Kyiv, Ukraine https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8002-4613
Bohdan Skovronskyi Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts, Faculty of Design and Advertising, Department of Design and Technology, Kyiv, Ukraine https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5413-6630
Oleksii Dubovyi Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts, Faculty of Design and Advertising, Department of Design and Technology, Kyiv, Ukraine https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1103-8840

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2298/SPAT251201001B

Keywords:

furnishing, interior, object design, spatial zoning

Abstract

This article examines contemporary residential interiors as adaptive systems shaped by spatial organization, material composition, and the integration of digital technologies. The study is based on the hypothesis that residential environments designed with flexibility, sensory comfort, and supportive technologies have a measurable positive impact on occupants’ well-being, productivity, and daily routines. The aim of the research is to identify and systematize key design principles that define high-quality contemporary housing. The methodological framework combines qualitative analysis of scientific literature published between 2021 and 2025, a review of international residential comfort standards (including WELL for Residential), and comparative analysis of contemporary interior design solutions using digital spatial modeling tools. The results demonstrate that effective residential interiors prioritize adaptability through mobile furniture, concealed storage, multi-scenario lighting, and zoning strategies that allow rapid functional transformation, while maintaining visual calm through natural materials, biophilic elements, and restrained aesthetics. Digital modeling tools are shown to enhance spatial efficiency and support everyday household routines without dominating the living environment. The scientific contribution of the article lies in framing the residential interior as a user-centered, dynamic system in which spatial flexibility, material quality, and technology are integrated to support personal autonomy, privacy, and contemporary life rhythms.

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