Narrow One-Window Apartment Renovation for 520 Thousand Rubles

Today we'll share an unusual project taken on by designer Zhanna Studenцova. She had to work with the original layout provided by the developer: a narrow and long apartment with one window, white walls, and beige laminate flooring.

Despite limited budget and space of only 21 m², the designer successfully created a comfortable environment. The project, skillfully handled by the homeowner, was named "Little One" and cost just 520,000 rubles.

Reconfiguration

The character of the apartment should reflect the owner's personality—elegant, cheerful, and hardworking. That is why Zhanna decided to emphasize functionality of the interior, storage systems, and lighting. All furniture was purchased from IKEA to save on budget.

Bedroom and Living Room

The bedroom-transformer allows working during the day and sleeping at night, as the bed transforms into a sofa during the day. A comfortable mattress was chosen that does not require special effort to transform.

This room already had built-in storage systems, while in the living room, suspended wardrobes with white/wooden doors were installed.

Entryway Wardrobe

The wardrobe was custom-made in the entrance hall. It includes three compartments, one of which is for a utility box. An additional shelf was also custom-made and installed above the open furniture to hold the electrical panel.

Color Scheme

The developer's initial renovation already included dividing the room into kitchen and living area using ceramic granite and laminate flooring. The original zoning was further emphasized with a bar counter featuring terracotta chairs. This color tone was also complemented with a vibrant turquoise for contrast.

Decor

A frame with an aquatint print on watercolor paper, hung above the bar counter, cleanly completes the interior. It was placed vertically so that the image of a misty forest becomes abstract, making the wall appear more lively and dynamic.