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 finishing touch, 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 building

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

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2-room apartment with convenient layout in a Stalin-era building

Renovating apartments on the secondary market often involves complete demolition of internal walls and creation of a new layout. This 2-room apartment, decorated by Alena Chmelëva, was no exception. After the renovation, it featured a large kitchen for the housewife who loves cooking, a passage living room for entertaining guests, and a private bedroom.

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2-room Stalin-era apartment near Victory Park

At the beginning of the renovation, the apartment was in a "killed" state, but designer Elena Zufarova managed to transform the old Stalin-era apartment 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 products.

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New layout for a 2-room apartment in an old building

During the renovation of a 2-room apartment in a Stalin-era building, designer Marina Merenkova first suggested combining the bathrooms. The entrance hall was not reduced but rather enlarged by using space from the children's room, all to accommodate large built-in wardrobes. The living room was divided into two parts using a glass partition, and the area near the window was converted into a bedroom.

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