Rustic Comfort Meets Contemporary Living

PHOTOGRAPHER:

Ilisie Sergiu Adrian

INTERIOR DESIGNER:

Dulovecz Alexandra Tina

STUDIO:

IEN Studio x Show The Room

LOCATION:

Miniș · Arad · Romania

DATE:

July 2024

This project aimed to capture the essence of a warm, rustic-modern retreat in a way that reflects the designer’s vision as naturally and clearly as possible. The photos were taken with the intention of showcasing the interior design as a whole.

Acest proiect a avut ca scop surprinderea unei atmosfere calde, într-un retreat rustic-modern, într-un mod care reflectă cât mai natural și clar viziunea designerului. Fotografiile au fost realizate pentru a pune în valoare întreaga amenajare.

Cozy living room with olive green sofa, white armchair, woven ottoman coffee table, wood-paneled ceiling, and natural light from large window.

PHOTOGRAPHER:

Ilisie Sergiu Adrian

INTERIOR DESIGNER:

Dulovecz Alexandra Tina

STUDIO:

IEN Studio x Show The Room

LOCATION:

Miniș · Arad · Romania

DATE:

July 2024

Rustic Comfort Meets Contemporary Living

This project aimed to capture the essence of a warm, rustic-modern retreat in a way that reflects the designer’s vision as naturally and clearly as possible. The photos were taken with the intention of showcasing the interior design as a whole.

Acest proiect a avut ca scop surprinderea unei atmosfere calde, într-un retreat rustic-modern, într-un mod care reflectă cât mai natural și clar viziunea designerului. Fotografiile au fost realizate pentru a pune în valoare întreaga amenajare.

Cozy living room with olive green sofa, white armchair, woven ottoman coffee table, wood-paneled ceiling, and natural light from large window.
Contemporary living room with mustard yellow velvet sofa, houndstooth ottoman coffee table, gray armchair, and natural light from sheer-curtained windows.
Modern cottage rustic living space with exposed wood beams, light walls, natural textures, and cozy furniture arranged around a warm, sunlit interior. Green velvet sofa, white armchair.
Modern dining area with round wooden table, velvet chairs, floral vase, and a staircase separated by vertical wooden slats and grey cabinetry.

The cabin—tucked away in the vineyards, in a peaceful village valley—offered the ideal canvas for a retreat experience. Inside, wooden ceilings, soft diffused light, and a seamless blend of rustic and modern elements created a deeply comforting ambiance. I photographed it with deliberate restraint, using slightly darker exposures indoors and overexposed windows to enhance the sense of magic, the kind of golden light that wants to gently merge with the warm tones of the interior.

Cabana, aflată într-o zonă viticolă, într-o vale liniștită, a oferit cadrul ideal pentru o experiență de tip retreat. Interiorul cu tavane de lemn, lumina difuză și îmbinarea firească dintre rustic și modern au creat o ambianță profund reconfortantă. Am fotografiat cu intenție și sensibilitate – cu o expunere ușor întunecată la interior și ferestre ușor arse – tocmai pentru a transmite farmecul acelei lumini care dorește parcă să se topească în tonurile calde ale spațiului.

Contemporary Scandinavian-inspired kitchen design, featuring recessed spotlights, minimalist white cabinetry with classic brass knobs, and warm wood finishes, track lighting.
Stylish wall-mounted wooden shelves with under-shelf led lighting, featuring a mix of decorative and functional items in a warm, modern kitchen setting.
View from hallway into a warm modern living space with mustard yellow sofa, exposed wood beam ceiling, green accent chair, light area rug, and natural light through sheer curtains.

Every interior I photograph speaks to me differently. Some spaces demand precision and structure, others, like this one, invite intuition and emotional reading. For this project, I followed a consistent visual mood, keeping the tone intimate and warm throughout the session. I avoided overemphasizing detail shots, instead focusing on how the design breathes as a whole. After all, interior photography is about honoring the space and the designer’s intent—presenting the environment in its most sincere form.

Photography becomes meaningful when it serves the space it represents. In this rustic-contemporary retreat, the harmony between architecture and atmosphere was already present—I simply followed its rhythm. By staying connected to the emotion the space evoked, I was able to create a series of images that feel honest, immersive, and full of soul. These are the kinds of projects that remind me why I do and why I love what I do.

Fiecare interior pe care îl fotografiez îmi transmite ceva diferit. Unele spații cer precizie și structură, altele – cum a fost acesta – mă invită să mă las purtat de intuiție și emoție. Am păstrat o constanță stilistică de la începutul până la sfârșitul ședinței, lăsându-mă ghidat de atmosfera spațiului. Am evitat să insist pe cadre de detaliu, pentru că, până la urmă, atât designerul cât și portofoliul său merită prezentate ca un tot coerent. Fotografia de interior e, în esență, o formă de respect față de spațiu și față de viziunea celor care l-au creat.

Fotografia devine relevantă atunci când servește spațiul pe care îl reprezintă. În acest retreat rustic-contemporan, armonia dintre arhitectură și atmosferă era deja acolo – eu nu am făcut decât să-i urmez ritmul. Rămânând conectat la emoția pe care locul mi-a transmis-o, am reușit să creez o serie de imagini sincere, imersive și pline de suflet. Acestea sunt genul de proiecte care îmi reamintesc de ce iubesc ceea ce fac.

Cozy nordic living room with mustard sofa, gray recliner, stup side coffee table, checkered ottoman, exposed wood beam ceiling, and natural light from large windows.
Modern attic interior with wood-paneled walls and ceiling, exposed beams, hanging lights, glass doors to balcony, and cozy seating with natural textures
cozy bedroom with slanted wood-paneled ceiling, floral bedding, pastel seating area, and decorative shelves with soft toys, bear decoration, and geometric accents.
Warm attic living space with sloped wood ceiling, pink and gray sectional sofa, round woven-frame mirror, and cozy bedroom nook with patterned bedding.
Rustic attic bedroom with sloped wood ceiling, skylight window, white and green bedding, knot pillow, and cozy nightstand with basket, Marshall speaker and string lights.
Charming kids’ attic bedroom with floral bedding neatly arranged on a low bed, featuring playful cushions including a gray knot pillow, heart-shaped accent, and fluffy round decor, all under a sloped wood-paneled ceiling with natural light from a black-framed window.

With All Dedication, 

Author. Ilisie Sergiu Adrian

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