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 in a 'French tree' pattern using ceramic granite (in the hallway and kitchen) and parquet boards (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 Polydesigner Studio

Is such a floor layout complex to install or can any master handle it? Photo: Hallway in Loft Style, Living Room, Bedroom, Interior Decoration, Apartment, Studio, 40-60 sqm, Maria Polynskaya – photos on our website

The floor in this project was laid by installers recommended by the supplier. Laying a 'French tree' pattern is not simple and requires high qualification from the executors.

What functionality do vertical radiators have? Photo: Office in Loft Style, Hallway, Living Room, Bedroom, Interior Decoration, Apartment, Studio, 40-60 sqm, Maria Polynskaya – photos on our website

We moved the window sills radiators to the room corners due to the wall demolition between the balcony and living room. These are excellent and powerful in heat output, at the same time design-oriented German radiators Zendher. They provide plenty of warmth and do not spoil the appearance of the room.

Suggest 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? Photo: Living Room in Loft Style, Hallway, Bedroom, Interior Decoration, Apartment, Studio, 40-60 sqm, Maria Polynskaya – photos on our website

In this studio, the living room is combined with a sleeping area. The sliding partitions are mostly open and visually expand the living room space. In the living room, there is an air conditioner and a large window through which fresh air flows in. We did not install ventilation grilles specially: the partition is sliding, and ventilating such a space is very easy.

How to make the tile joint look beautiful? Photo: Kitchen and Dining Room in Loft Style, Hallway, Living Room, Bedroom, Interior Decoration, Apartment, Studio, 40-60 sqm, Maria Polynskaya – photos on our website

I recommend using corner pieces. Video of the project