77 sqm apartment for a family with two children: natural stone, wood, and brass

Object Features

Location

Moscow

Area

77 sq. m

Year Built

2018

Year of completion

2026

Rooms

Bathrooms

Ceiling height

2.7 m

Design

Maryam Belyalova

Stylist

Anna Danilova

Photos

Natalia Vershinina

About the designer:

Maryam Belyalova is an architect-designer graduate of MArKhI, in the profession since 2011. “I create personalized interiors that reflect the client’s lifestyle and personality, with every detail thought through. My role is to guide the client through the entire renovation process calmly and professionally—from ideation and layout to material selection and implementation. My motto is to create not just a beautiful interior, but a well-planned living space where aesthetics are inseparably linked to functionality and the individuality of the person. I share details about my projects on Telegram, and my portfolio can be viewed on the website .”

Photo: Living room in Modern, Minimalism style, Apartment, Project of the Day, Moscow, Monolithic building, 3 bedrooms, 60-90 square meters, Mariam Belyalova – photo on INMYROOM

The layout was thoroughly revised — the apartment now has a clear division between public and private areas, making it significantly more comfortable for family living. The bathrooms were combined by incorporating part of the hallway that previously led to the kitchen. The entrance to the kitchen was moved and arranged through the living room: excess passageway space was eliminated, and the kitchen-living room area became unified and convenient for family interaction. The private section includes a bedroom, a child’s room, and a wardrobe.

Photo: in the style of Modern, Apartment, Project of the Day, Moscow, Monolithic building, 3 bedrooms, 60-90 square meters, Mariam Belyalova – photo on INMYROOM

Photo: Entryway in Modern, Minimalist style, Apartment, Project of the Day, Moscow, Monolithic building, 3 bedrooms, 60-90 square meters, Mariam Belyalova – photo on INMYROOM

Photo: Kitchen and dining room in Modern, Minimalism style, Apartment, Project of the Day, Moscow, Monolithic building, 3 bedrooms, 60-90 square meters, Mariam Belyalova – photo on INMYROOM

Photo: Bedroom in Modern, Minimalist style, Apartment, Project of the Day, Moscow, Monolithic building, 3 bedrooms, 60-90 square meters, Mariam Belyalova – photo on INMYROOM

Photo: Minimalist style bedroom, Japandi, modern, apartment, Project of the Day, Moscow, block building, 3 bedrooms, 60-90 square meters, Mariam Belyalova – photo on INMYROOM

Photo: Modern, Japandi style bedroom, apartment, Project of the Day, Moscow, block of flats, 3 bedrooms, 60-90 square meters, Mariam Belyalova – photo on INMYROOM

The workspace is arranged along the window: the wide countertop allows two people to work comfortably together. Each child has their own space while keeping the area unified. Storage systems are integrated on both sides—closed cabinets and open shelves for books and personal items.

The built-in furniture is crafted from a uniform dark veneer, combining storage, a workspace, and decorative niches. The raised surfaces with vertical carving add texture and reinforce the apartment’s style. One interesting feature is an additional pull-out sleeping area in the bed near the window.

Photo: Minimalist style office, Japandi, modern, apartment, Project of the Day, Moscow, monolithic building, 3 rooms, 60-90 square meters, Mariam Belyalova – photo on INMYROOM

Cabinet systems are designed individually to fit the family’s layout and lifestyle. The main goal is to store everything needed without filling living spaces with standalone cabinets.

The hallway features spacious built-in cabinets, and a separate wardrobe has been added next to the bedroom and child’s room. In the child’s room, storage is integrated into the furniture set along with a work area and open shelves. In the bedroom and living room, the built-in systems blend visually with the interior and do not appear as bulky structures. Most of the furniture and storage units were custom-made—standard solutions would not have allowed for such precise utilization of the space layout.