Guide: 10 Best Posts of March

As tradition dictates, we publish a shortlist of the most popular posts from last month. The spotlight is on new interior design ideas, money-saving tips, and a selection of the best Instagram accounts of designers.

Interior of the Week: Apartment with a Semi-Circular Kitchen

The clients, a married couple, purchased an apartment from their friends who did the renovation but didn’t live there much. The friends’ interior didn’t suit the clients, but they didn’t want to completely demolish it since the floor had oak parquet and the bathroom had Italian marble. Therefore, they asked architect Elena Korneva to completely transform the apartment’s style while keeping the parquet, marble, and semi-circular kitchen.

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6 Ways to Save on Bathroom Tiles

Are you used to tiling all the walls in your bathroom from floor to ceiling? Today, there are other ways to make a bathroom stylish and functional without compromising your family budget. We share the most relevant tips based on projects by designers.

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10 Mistakes in the Design of a Standard Apartment: A Professional's Opinion

Multi-level ceilings, photo wallpapers, wall cladding with stone – together with designer Olga Pochueva, we compiled a digest of the most ridiculous design decisions often seen in standard apartment interiors. Add them to your black list! Read more

Studio of the Week: Kitchen, Bedroom and Living Room in a 37 sqm Studio

The clients wanted a bright, spacious, and functional studio apartment with a full kitchen where they could cook daily, equipped with all necessary appliances and convenient work surfaces. Designer Anna Shevtsova had to combine the kitchen with the living room and separate the bedroom area, connect the bathroom, and provide additional sleeping space for guests. Let’s see how she did it.

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How to Reduce Water Consumption and Save Money: 8 Proven Ways

Are your water bills a surprise? It’s time to make some changes in your daily routine! We share 8 excellent tips that will help you significantly reduce water consumption and save money.

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House of the Week: American Classic in Alexandrovskoye

What connects a country house in Leningrad Oblast and an American cottage? A warm color palette, wood in finishes, classical moldings and curtains, and high ceilings. Let’s examine in detail a new country house project designed by designers Alena and Andrew Timonin.

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11 Best Instagram Accounts About Interior Design

Instagram is today one of the most popular sources of inspiration. Want to enrich your feed with beautiful interiors and stay up-to-date on the latest design trends? We compiled a list of the most interesting designer accounts to follow.

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Should You Switch from a Gas Stove to an Electric One: A Professional's Opinion

Gas is cheaper than electricity, and gas stoves are usually less expensive. Modern electric stoves aren’t cheap either. The results also matter: it’s more pleasant to cook over a flame, and the food tastes better. In what cases is it worth giving up all that? We tell you about it together with a professional.

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Can’t Help But Love It: Beige Two-Bedroom Apartment in Moscow

The client bought this apartment for their parents and invited Tatiana Fabrichnaya from the studio “Dekotrend” to create a comfortable, peaceful interior that would please both older and younger generations.

They slightly modified the apartment layout. The entrance hall was enlarged at the expense of the living room to accommodate two built-in wardrobes. With proper permits, they connected the living area with a balcony and set up a small office there. The separate bathroom was joined and expanded by using an adjacent corridor segment.

View projectDesign: Tatiana Fabrichnaya. Photo: Evgeny Kulibabov

How to Decorate a Narrow Corridor: Examples and Solutions

Do you have a narrow corridor in your apartment? Don’t despair – it’s not a death sentence: such a space can also be made functional and stylish. We found 9 practical ways to visually increase the space and make the most of the available area.

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