Repair Analysis: Designer Answers Readers' Questions

In this apartment, the bedroom and living room zones were divided by a sliding partition. The floor was laid "French tree" from ceramic granite (in the corridor and kitchen) and parquet planks (in the living room). The tiles on the kitchen were assembled from various samples of charismatic Eastern tiles, and the walls were covered with tiles imitating aged metal. Let's take a closer look!

Maria Polynskaya — EXPERT, architect, designer of the Polydesigner studio

Is such a floor layout complex to install or can any master handle it?

The floor in this project was laid by installers recommended by the supplier. Laying the "French tree" pattern is complex and requires high skill from the executors.

What is the functionality of vertical radiators?

We moved the window sills radiators to the room corners due to wall demolition between the balcony and living room. These are excellent and powerful in heat output, as well as designer German radiators Zendher. They provide a lot of warmth and do not spoil the appearance of the room.

Recommend an anti-vandal wall coating, as the cat walks on them!

Here, an anti-vandal wall covering was achieved using thin three-millimeter ceramic granite tiles imitating aged metal.

How to organize ventilation in a bedroom without windows?

In this studio, the living room is combined with a sleeping area. Sliding partitions are mostly open and visually expand the living room space. The living room has an air conditioner and a large window through which fresh air flows.

We did not specially install ventilation grilles: the partition is sliding, and ventilating such a space is very easy.

How to make a beautiful tile joint?

I recommend using corner pieces.

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