In order to find space for one more room in the one-room apartment, we had to abandon the corridor and reduce the hallway. The entrance to the kitchen was made from the living room, and a sleeping place was arranged near the window.
If the area of a one-room apartment is 43 square meters, there is every chance of making it more comfortable. In this standard apartment, Maria Bezrukova dismantled the old partitions and erected new ones – so there was enough space not only for the kitchen, but also for the living room with a bedroom. And in order not to sacrifice natural light, the designer resorted to a trick: she dismantled the balcony block and designed transoms.
A young customer lives in this one-room apartment – a student who studies a lot. Therefore, it was important for the designer to think through the space for both work and relaxation. The layout is typical: the living room has a bay window, making the space look lighter and more spacious.
The apartment is not new, but the previous residents did not change the layout. But designer Maria Bezrukova, on the contrary, proposed completely changing the space, getting rid of the unnecessary corridor and dividing one room into two: a bedroom and a living room.
To allow light into the living room and hallway, transoms with glass were designed in the partition. Plus, all the doors were made with glass inserts: they got rid of the feeling of an enclosed dark space.
In the kitchen, the standard balcony block was dismantled and replaced by two glass doors to the floor. There is more light and they look more modern.
Work on the project began in May, and the customer needed to move by September. Therefore, finishing materials were chosen from those that are available in stores and do not require complex work. Laminate was laid on the floor, the walls were painted and covered with printed wallpaper. For the bathroom we used the simplest beige tiles.
Despite the small size of the apartment, there are enough storage systems here. In the hallway, in a niche, a full-fledged floor-to-ceiling closet was placed. The bedroom also has wardrobes, but they are lower so as not to block the glass transoms. Of course, we provided several shelves and a niche with shelves near the desktop – for textbooks and equipment.
“The color palette was unexpected for me,” says Maria Bezrukova. — After all, pink is not associated with masculine interiors. But the walls in our living room are just soft pink. The customer himself drew attention to them. This print also echoes the wallpaper pattern in the bedroom – twigs with pink buds are depicted on a dark blue background. All the other walls are a neutral truffle shade – it looks cozy.”
It was important for the customer to see the furniture in person before purchasing. Therefore, it was first tested in showrooms and then included in the project. We used many pieces of Russian-made furniture – for example, the Armatek bed, The Idea dining table.
Some of the furniture was bought from IKEA: Scandinavians know a lot about small spaces. The kitchen, closet and shelving in the hallway were made to order – studio Zenzerosso helped with this.
The customer receives a serious education, but is also a creative person. He immediately agreed to decorate the interior with bright posters, colored textiles and decorative items. The space itself turned out to be calm, neutral, and easy to modify—which is important for a young student.
Photo of the apartment before renovation
