Before and After: How "Killed" Apartments Changed After Renovation

Don't be afraid of apartments on the secondary market: they also have potential. Don't believe it? Compare the "before" and "after" photos — we've gathered the best renovation stories in one article.

Apartment in a house built in 1927

To preserve the atmosphere of the old house on Malaya Bronnaya, designers led by Mikhail Novinsky restored the original brickwork as a finish, laid natural wood on the floor, and made a bet on the view from the window.

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Apartment Renovation in a Stalin-era Apartment

As a result of the rearrangement in a four-room Stalin-era apartment, Natalia Solo preserved the number of rooms: there are now a bedroom, two children's rooms, and a living room. The spacious corridor was transformed into two walk-in closets. The entrance to the kitchen was made from the living room — this allowed creating a dining area near the kitchen.

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Two-room Apartment with Convenient Layout in Stalin-era Building

Renovations in secondary market apartments often involve complete demolition of internal walls and creation of a new layout. This two-room apartment designed by Alena Chmelёva was no exception. After renovation, it featured a large kitchen for the housewife who loves cooking, a passage living room for hosting guests, and a private bedroom.

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Two-room Stalin-era Apartment near Victory Park

At the beginning of the renovation, the apartment was in a "killed" condition, but designer Elena Zufarova managed to transform the old Stalin-era flat into comfortable and stylish housing. Paint, parquet, and cement tiles were used. The furniture set was assembled from vintage items, custom-made pieces, and IKEA assortment.

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New Layout of Two-room Apartment in Old Building

During the renovation of a two-room Stalin-era apartment, designer Marina Merenkova first suggested combining the bathrooms. The hallway was not reduced but rather enlarged by using the children's room space — all to accommodate large built-in wardrobes. The living room was divided into two parts with a glass partition, and the space near the window was converted into a bedroom.

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