lounge chairs in a neutral living room sit in front of a window looking out over the water
In the living room lounge area: Edra Cipria sofa by Fernando and Humberto Campana, Gubi Pacha chairs, Baxter coffee table, CC Tapis carpet, Ochre pendant.

Lights, Camera, Action: This Italian Abode on Lake Lugano Subtly Reflects the Homeowners’ Film Careers

Located in the charming town of Campione d’Italia, this two-story apartment is as stunning inside as it is outside with its panoramic view of the mountains and Lake Lugano. Once the main work was done on the home, interior designer Yana Molodykh jumped into the project and took care of shaping peaceful spaces for her friends, Sergey Sozanovsky, who owns Ukranian media company FILM.UA Group, and his wife, film producer Iryna Kostyuk.

Since the beginning of her design career, Molodykh has been working with the couple. For the three friends, who are originally from Ukraine, this new project came naturally. The brief consisted in creating a cozy place for Sozanovsky and Kostyuk, from which they could easily visit their daughter who studies at a private boarding school in Lugano, and to entertain and enjoy life with family and friends during holidays.

To complement the wooden floor and niches, as well as the elements in Ceppo Lombardo stone, Molodykh painted the walls a soft white. On the two floors—each 1,485 square feet— she introduced furniture with rounded shapes and textiles for a warm feel while nods to Ukraine are reflected through objects made by craftsmen and artists. To make the home even more personal, Molodykh designed what she calls a “kind of nest” as a reference to the wagtail, the family’s symbol. In the living room. The Ochre pendant echoes the fishes jumping out of the lake and the Edra Cipria sofa is an ode to the clouds that can be observed through the floor-to-ceiling windows. Meanwhile, the CC Tapis rug evokes the circular shapes of a raindrop on the water.

“I was inspired by the scenery outside: the water, the sky and the mountains, which have different colors depending on the seasons,” says Molodykh.

a large lounger rests in front of a small coffee table with greenery atop it
In the living room TV area: Edra On the Rocks sofa, Bolia coffee table, Gan Rugs carpet, Gubi floor lamp.
a built in arch shelf holds books with the spines facing inward
The round shapes and the use of wood create a warm atmosphere.
a wall mirror is made of several organically shaped mirrors bolted together
“Miraggio Mirror by Fernando and Humberto Campana for Edra”.
lounge chairs in a neutral living room sit in front of a window looking out over the water
In the living room lounge area: Edra Cipria sofa by Fernando and Humberto Campana, Gubi Pacha chairs, Baxter coffee table, CC Tapis carpet, Ochre pendant.
a charcoal sketch of a person rest in front of a green bath tub in a green walled and tiled bathroom
In the bathroom, a Kartell stool and artwork by Liza Zhdanova.
a kitchen in neutrals and varying shades of wood
In the kitchen/dining room, a custom dining table by Vasko Sotirov, vintage Turkish carpet, vases by Ukrainian ceramic workshop Gorn ceramics, Atelier Areti lamp, and an antique wedding chest from Ukraine.
a fuzzy accent chair is next to a built in arch shelf
Gun Rugs carpet, a Baxter chair, a Riva 1920 side table, Gubi floor lamp, and the “Leleka” vase by Nadia Shapoval are seen in the main bedroom.
a light gray upholstered bed under a row of circular pendant lights
The daughter’s room includes Muuto carpet, Kartell table, chair and side tables, Menu mirror, Atelier Areti lamp, and an &tradition small lamp.

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