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9 Excellent Design Solutions for Home and Cottage

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What to replace baseboards with and how to modernize IKEA furniture? We've collected the most interesting ideas in one guide

All these solutions we found in May projects. They can be implemented both in an apartment and on a cottage.

How to organize storage on a balcony?

No space for wardrobes on a small balcony? Place a sofa with storage spaces, like in Alena Simonova and Irina Shestopalova's project. At the same time, you can decorate a relaxation area.

Photo: Scandinavian-style balcony, Guide, Geometrium, design hack, Julia Chernova, Alena Timonina, Andrey Timonin, interior encyclopedia, Svetlana Udzhilauri, Alexandra Dashkevich, Irina Shestopalova, Oksana Tsybakova, Daria Sergienko, Alena Simonova, Oh, Boys! Interior – photo on our website

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Transformer Bed

Designers Andrey and Alena Timonin solved the problem of sleeping space in a studio. The pull-out bed can be covered with a cover when not in use.

Storage space for blankets and pillows is provided above during the day, and the sofa back is stored there at night.

Photo: Modern living room, Guide, Geometrium, design hack, Julia Chernova, Alena Timonina, Andrey Timonin, interior encyclopedia, Svetlana Udzhilauri, Alexandra Dashkevich, Irina Shestopalova, Oksana Tsybakova, Daria Sergienko, Alena Simonova, Oh, Boys! Interior – photo on our websitePhoto: Modern bedroom, Guide, Geometrium, design hack, Julia Chernova, Alena Timonina, Andrey Timonin, interior encyclopedia, Svetlana Udzhilauri, Alexandra Dashkevich, Irina Shestopalova, Oksana Tsybakova, Daria Sergienko, Alena Simonova, Oh, Boys! Interior – photo on our website

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Modifying a Wardrobe from IKEA

Designer Alexandra Dashkevich added hardware from a Swedish company. The result is a unique piece that fits perfectly into the interior.

Photo: Modern hallway, Guide, Geometrium, design hack, Julia Chernova, Alena Timonina, Andrey Timonin, interior encyclopedia, Svetlana Udzhilauri, Alexandra Dashkevich, Irina Shestopalova, Oksana Tsybakova, Daria Sergienko, Alena Simonova, Oh, Boys! Interior – photo on our website

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How to Expand Space

Designer Svetlana Udzhilauri placed a large mirror in a wall recess. Now it seems like a passage to another room.

Photo: Classic and Modern living room, Guide, Geometrium, design hack, Julia Chernova, Alena Timonina, Andrey Timonin, interior encyclopedia, Svetlana Udzhilauri, Alexandra Dashkevich, Irina Shestopalova, Oksana Tsybakova, Daria Sergienko, Alena Simonova, Oh, Boys! Interior – photo on our website

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New Life for Old Items

Don't throw away vintage items yet. For example, in this project a Zinger sewing machine was used. Designer Julia Chernova decided to make a sink stand from it.

Photo: Modern bathroom, Guide, Geometrium, design hack, Julia Chernova, Alena Timonina, Andrey Timonin, interior encyclopedia, Svetlana Udzhilauri, Alexandra Dashkevich, Irina Shestopalova, Oksana Tsybakova, Daria Sergienko, Alena Simonova, Oh, Boys! Interior – photo on our website

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Another IKEA Modification

This storage combination was assembled by the Oh, Boy! Interiors studio from IKEA BESTÅ cabinets. Some doors were custom-made to eliminate gaps and shelves, which is cheaper than ordering a built-in wardrobe entirely.

Photo: Modern living room, Guide, Geometrium, design hack, Julia Chernova, Alena Timonina, Andrey Timonin, interior encyclopedia, Svetlana Udzhilauri, Alexandra Dashkevich, Irina Shestopalova, Oksana Tsybakova, Daria Sergienko, Alena Simonova, Oh, Boys! Interior – photo on our website

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Replacing Baseboards

In this apartment, rope plays the role of baseboards. Designer Oksana Tsybakova used this technique to maintain a loft atmosphere.

Photo: Loft kitchen and dining room, Guide, Geometrium, design hack, Julia Chernova, Alena Timonina, Andrey Timonin, interior encyclopedia, Svetlana Udzhilauri, Alexandra Dashkevich, Irina Shestopalova, Oksana Tsybakova, Daria Sergienko, Alena Simonova, Oh, Boys! Interior – photo on our website

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Where to Place a Full-Length Mirror

Designers of the Geometrium studio joined a mirror in the wardrobe with a sliding door to the bathroom. Thanks to this, even a toilet table fit in here.

Photo: Modern wardrobe, Guide, Geometrium, design hack, Julia Chernova, Alena Timonina, Andrey Timonin, interior encyclopedia, Svetlana Udzhilauri, Alexandra Dashkevich, Irina Shestopalova, Oksana Tsybakova, Daria Sergienko, Alena Simonova, Oh, Boys! Interior – photo on our website

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Budget Shelves in the Bathroom

A cottage shower doesn't require extravagance, so designer Daria Sergienko provided the simplest shelves. These can be made by hand.

Photo: Eco-style bathroom, Guide, Geometrium, design hack, Julia Chernova, Alena Timonina, Andrey Timonin, interior encyclopedia, Svetlana Udzhilauri, Alexandra Dashkevich, Irina Shestopalova, Oksana Tsybakova, Daria Sergienko, Alena Simonova, Oh, Boys! Interior – photo on our website

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