Setting Up an Apartment in a Mansard: 5 Successful Examples

Setting up an apartment in a mansard requires patience and ingenuity, so it's best to look for ideas in designer projects. We've collected six apartments that will surely inspire you — let's get inspired together!

Beautiful apartment for a photographer's family

To make the space appear light and airy, designer Irina Reicher decided to paint the walls white. Natural light also adds to the lightness of the interior. A lot of narrow windows were not disguised but rather highlighted using wooden frames.

Since the ceilings in the apartment are sloped, the room was not divided with solid partitions. A semi-transparent partition made of glass blocks was sufficient to separate the bedroom from the kitchen-dining room. The upper attic floor was originally enclosed, but it was decided to open it up — now you can always climb up the stairs to get there.

View the full projectVibrant two-level apartment

This two-level apartment in Svetlogorsk is designed for three generations of a family to live together. Designer Victoria Lazareva chose bright tones and active prints — they added dynamism to the space and diverted attention from the non-standard sloped walls. By the way, these were left untouched and only whitewashed; other walls were covered with printed wallpaper.

View the full projectCozy apartment in eco-style

This apartment is located in the attic of a four-story building in Krasnogorsk. The apartment was sold with an open layout, so designer Margarita Rasskazova had complete freedom of action. One part was arranged for private rooms, and another part for common areas. An open terrace was even created that can be accessed from the living room or bedroom.

Supporting the nature outside the window and the abundance of sunlight from large windows were provided by eco-style and garlands of green climbing plants.

View the full projectTwo-story apartment in classical style

Designer Olga Solnyshkova had to arrange a large open area on two floors and three bedrooms. Contrary to the developer's plans, the kitchen, dining room, and living room were placed on the mansard floor. The bedrooms would have been too small, and due to the mansard windows, wardrobes wouldn't fit here.

For the interior, a light color palette and American classic style were chosen, which created the atmosphere of a country house.

View the full projectCozy two-room apartment with IKEA furniture

Customers wanted a bright Scandinavian apartment with rooms for parents and a child, plus a place for sports. The studio Geometrium fulfilled all their wishes: on the mansard floor, they arranged living spaces, and downstairs, a spacious kitchen-dining room.

To avoid monotony, white was diluted with warm wood and bright accents. Since the budget was limited, much of the furniture was bought at IKEA — it also fit perfectly into the décor.

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