Redesigning a Small Stalin-era Apartment: How It Was Done

We have already talked about the interior of this apartment based on the designer Irina Krivtsova's project. Today, we will focus a bit more on the redesign. An inconvenient space was transformed into a bright studio with a bedroom, office and living room in one room.

What do we know about this apartment? Type of building Stalin-era apartment Area 32 sq. m Rooms 1

Created an entrance to the kitchen from the room

To visually expand the small space. Indeed, it was not possible to fully merge the room with the kitchen due to gas. Therefore, sliding doors were provided between the rooms. The visual connection of all spaces was achieved through finishing: light walls + colored trim.

Removed the partition between the room and the hallway

This also helped to expand the space (considering that the hallway was originally narrow and dark). Now, enough natural light enters from the room. Privacy was also taken into account: part of the wall separates the relaxation area from the entrance hall.

Combined the bathroom, toilet and storage

Originally, the layout assumed a tiny bathroom, an equally small toilet and a storage room that would not fit anything. The designer suggested combining all three spaces into one and provided sufficient storage space for household chemicals and personal hygiene items.

What was the result?