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9 Great Interior 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 the balcony?

No space for wardrobes on a small balcony? Place a sofa with storage areas, as in the project by Alena Simonova and Irina Shestopalova. At the same time, you can design a relaxation zone.

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 Timonina 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 in the evening, the sofa backrest is stored there.

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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Redesigning a Wardrobe from IKEA

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

Photo: Modern entrance hall, 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 the wall recess. Now it seems like a passage to another room.

Photo: Classical 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 Things

Don't rush to throw away vintage items. For example, in this project, the Zinger sewing machine was useful. 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 Redesign

This storage combination was assembled by Oh, Boy! Interiors studio from IKEA BESTÅ shelves. Some fronts were made to order to eliminate gaps and partitions. This 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 played 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-Height Mirror

Designers from Geometrium studio combined the mirror in the wardrobe with a sliding door to the bathroom. Thanks to that, even a toilet table fit 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 does not imply excesses, 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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