They modified the standard layout and created a stylish two-bedroom apartment in a 63 m² Brezhnev-style building.

Object Features

Location

Moscow

House Type

Brezhnevka

Area

63 sq. m

Year built

1978

Rooms

Bathrooms

Ceiling height

2.5 m

Design

Olga Mizrah

Photos

Nick Rudenko

Summary

Photo: Scandinavian style living room, Minimalism, Modern, Apartment, Today's project, Moscow, 2 bedrooms, 60-90 square meters, Olga Mizrah, Lefortovo – photo on INMYROOM

Details

The apartment from 1978 came with typical solutions from the last century: a cramped kitchen and a complicated hallway layout. A radical overhaul was necessary. As a result of the redesign, the small kitchen and hallway were combined into a spacious kitchen-living area. This solution not only freed up square footage but also visually expanded the apartment’s boundaries—making it appear much larger and brighter. An isolated bedroom and a functional combined bathroom were also created.

Photo: Kitchen and dining room in Classical, Modern style, Apartment, Today's Project, Moscow, 2 bedrooms, 60-90 square meters, Olga Mizrah, Lefortovo – photo on INMYROOM

The kitchen was custom-made in our own carpentry workshop. The corner layout of the kitchen set allowed all necessary appliances and utensils to be placed without compromising the available space. To avoid visually overcrowding the living area, wall-mounted cabinets were installed only on the wall that is not visible from the main room. All necessary storage is concealed behind lower panels and in spacious column-style cabinets.

Photo: Kitchen and dining room in Modern, Minimalism style, Apartment, Project of the Day, Moscow, 2 bedrooms, 60-90 square meters, Olga Mizrah, Lefortovo – photo on INMYROOM

The highlight of the kitchen is the marble-like ceramic tile backsplash that runs all the way to the ceiling — it visually lifts the space. A striking accent that defines the entire area is the white cylindrical range hood, which is sleek and sculptural in design.

Photo: Minimalist, Japandi style living room, Modern, Apartment, Today's project, Moscow, 2 bedrooms, 60-90 square meters, Olga Mizrah, Lefortovo – photo on INMYROOM

The foundation of the interior is a light gray palette for walls and floors. This approach visually lifts low ceilings and fills the apartment with openness. Warmth and texture are added by the window sills and frames made of veneer.

Photo: Wardrobe in Modern, Minimalist style, Apartment, Project of the Day, Moscow, 2 bedrooms, 60-90 square meters, Olga Mizrah, Lefortovo – photo on INMYROOM

The heart of the entire storage system is a spacious wardrobe with sliding doors, which has been integrated into the living area — this allows items to be kept in perfect order without cluttering the living spaces.

Photo: Living room in Modern, Minimalism style, Apartment, Today's Project, Moscow, 2 bedrooms, 60-90 square meters, Olga Mizrah, Lefortovo – photo on INMYROOM

Photo: Bedroom in Modern, Minimalist style, Apartment, Project of the Day, Moscow, 2 bedrooms, 60-90 square meters, Olga Mizrah, Lefortovo – photo on INMYROOM

The project’s uniqueness comes from the custom furniture designed based on the designer’s sketches. Everything from the bed and nightstands to the wine cabinet, TV stand, the kitchen itself, and the furniture in the bathroom and hallway was created specifically for this family. A minimalist, calm background is enhanced by striking contrasts that make the interior dynamic, lively, and truly homely.

Photo: Entryway in Modern, Minimalist style, Apartment, Project of the Day, Moscow, 2 bedrooms, 60-90 square meters, Olga Mizrah, Lefortovo – photo on INMYROOM

Photo: in Modern, Minimalism, Apartment, Project of the Day, Moscow, 2 bedrooms, 60-90 square meters, Olga Mizrah, Lefortovo – photo on INMYROOM

The bathroom design fits seamlessly into the overall concept. It repeats the colors and materials used in the kitchen-living room: a combination of warm ceramics, colored furniture fronts, and wooden textures. This creates a sense of unity and thoughtful planning throughout the space, turning the apartment into a cohesive and harmonious whole.