Reconfiguration of a Standard Two-Room Apartment: How It Was Done

Recently, we told about the interior of a standard two-room apartment of series II-29 based on Galina Berezkina's project. Today, we'll go a bit deeper and describe how the designer improved the layout and found space for storage systems.

What do we know about this apartment?Area45 sq. mRooms2Budget2.5 MILLION RUBLES

Combined Kitchen and Living Room

The apartment owner plans to cook at home, so the small kitchen needed to be enlarged. To do this, a wall between the kitchen and living room was demolished and the two spaces were merged into one. The house has gas, and to agree on the reconfiguration, a sliding partition was installed here.

Since the entrance to the kitchen was moved, a niche formed in the corner. It was built-in with a refrigerator and storage system.

Isolated the Bedroom

The bedroom with a balcony is the owner's private space. Therefore, it was completely separated from the common area. Originally, the entrance to the bedroom was located in a niche. It was relocated and the room's geometry was corrected. The area was practically not reduced.

Expanded the Entryway

A full-sized wardrobe didn't fit in the tiny entryway, so the hallway was expanded. To do this, the entrance to the bedroom was moved.

Expanded the Bathroom

A small bathroom is an eternal problem in standard apartments. The designer suggested enlarging it by using the hallway. Now, here, it's easy to fit a washing machine (not on the kitchen counter, after all) and a cabinet for towels and toiletries. Also, an important item for any woman.

What was the result in the end?