Comfortable Living in Panel Housing: 7 Stylish Interiors in Standard Apartments

The shortcomings of panel housing can be skillfully addressed to make the space comfortable and modern. Take a look at how designers solved this challenge.

A small but very elegant studio

On a small space, the designer arranged an isolated kitchen and living room, divided into a living room and bedroom. Thanks to careful selection of finishes and furniture, an airy and cheerful atmosphere was created. The highlight of this project is airy tones and contrasting details.

Design: LAMPA DESIGN STUDIO. View the full project
Design: LAMPA DESIGN STUDIO. View the full project

Stylish and convenient two-room apartment

Beige and brown are the main colors of this interior. Natural wood tones became an element uniting the entire interior. Plus, wood brought freshness and coziness. Accent colors include terracotta and mustard shades along with brass details. In the future, the mood of the space can be changed without major renovation.

Design: Svetlana Kapustina. View the full project
Design: Svetlana Kapustina. View the full project

Beautiful shabby chic in blue-beige tones

The color palette of the interior evokes natural autumn colors. Engineered wood flooring in a smoky tone was used on the floor, and walls were painted in a pleasant and cool beige shade. For decorating the living room wall, a wood relief image was ordered from plaster according to the designer's original sketch.

Design: IVA Bureau. View the full project
Design: IVA Bureau. View the full project

A small studio with a graphic design

The designer transformed a small apartment into a creative workspace for a journalist-television presenter. The irregular shape of the space was skillfully used to turn drawbacks into strengths. The hallway literally merges into the living area, and other zones flow smoothly into each other: the entire space looks ergonomic and logical.

Design: Vally Voynova. View the full project
Design: Vally Voynova. View the full project

Cozy interior with vibrant hues

The apartment owners wanted something unusual, so the designers carefully selected the color palette. Classic wooden floors were combined with more vibrant shades. The kitchen was even made contrast – black-and-white.

Design: ROOMBA INTERIOR. View the full project
Design: ROOMBA INTERIOR. View the full project

Stylish shabby chic with accent walls

The designer created an accent wall in each room: in the bedroom, cork was used behind the headboard, and in the living room, vibrant wallpapers were placed behind the sofa. A mirror panel was added to the wall opposite the window – this increases lighting in the room during the day.

Design: Julia Savonova. View the full project
Design: Julia Savonova. View the full project

Calming interior with elements of classic and Scandinavian styles

The designer successfully created a cozy interior that sets the mood for rest and intimate gatherings. This was helped by a muted natural color palette, an abundance of white color, simple furniture design, and soulful decor. The kitchen draws attention with a tile apron of unusual shape.

Design: Evgenia Makarova. View the full project
Design: Evgenia Makarova. View the full project

On the cover: Vally Voynova's design project