5 "killed" Stalin apartments: how they were transformed into cozy flats

We selected five apartments that you would like to move into, start a family, keep a dog, and spend cozy evenings in the living room. Be inspired by our renovation collection.

Apartment for a family with two children

Designer Natalia Solo started the project with a major reconfiguration: she got rid of the unnecessary large corridor measuring 20 square meters and used this space for creating wardrobes.

All four rooms remained in their original positions — only the living room was joined with the kitchen. Since the stove in the apartment is gas, she installed glass sliding partitions — it looks beautiful. By the way, the bedroom door was disguised with moldings — try to find it in the first photo.

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Stylish Stalin apartment for a collector

In this "killed" Stalin apartment, designers from the Soda studio immediately saw potential — high ceilings, moldings, and beautiful windows. The professionals decided to preserve the spirit of old Moscow but modernize the space according to the client's needs. Since he refused a gas stove in favor of an electric one, they joined the kitchen with the living room.

The bedroom had to be slightly reduced to accommodate a full-sized wardrobe. However, there was still enough space for a large double bed and a nightstand.

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Trash with a home library

The previous owners of the apartment made a convenient reconfiguration, but designer Natalia Merdina still had to make changes. As a result, the Stalin apartment now features separate bathrooms, storage for household items, and two large wardrobes.

In the end, the space became convenient and functional: two living rooms were decorated, a cozy kitchen with a dining area was created, and many storage areas were added.

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Two-room flat with convenient layout

All partitions in this apartment were non-load-bearing, so designer Alena Chmeleva decided to remove them and completely redesign the space. After the renovation, the apartment owners gained a large kitchen (the owner loves cooking), a spacious living room with a dining area, and a vibrant bedroom with a wardrobe. The color palette was chosen so well that the overall look became maximally positive.

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Cozy flat in gray-blue tones

Designer Elena Zufarova decided to completely transform this "killed" Stalin apartment — and at the same time tried to preserve the essence of old Moscow. The clients were a family with two sons, so it was important to leave as much space as possible for family gatherings. The parents even gave up a full bedroom in favor of a spacious living room-dining room with a pull-out sofa.

Since the project budget was limited, vintage elements, custom furniture, and even IKEA items were mixed together here.

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