Professional Reveals 4 Things You Absolutely Must Not Do During Apartment Renovation

It may seem that an owner can do whatever they want in their apartment. In reality, it's different, as representatives of Moszhilinspektsiya can seize upon any minor oversight that you might not even have noticed.

Interior design studio Solution shared with us the mistakes that absolutely must not be made during renovation.

1. Touching Load-Bearing Walls

It is illegal to modify load-bearing walls without proper technical approval. However, minor adjustments like relocating doorways can be possible without consent.

Design: Solution

2. Combining Balcony with Room

Demolishing window sills and thresholds is also prohibited. Access to the balcony must be provided.

Design: Ekaterina Tretiyakova

3. Placing Kitchen in Bathroom or Living Room Area

The kitchen must not be located in a living area. It can extend into the hallway or utility room, but never a bedroom. According to recent amendments to legislation, a kitchen niche must be at least 5 m².

Design: Anna Nikitina

4. Moving Bathroom to Living Area

The bathroom, just like the kitchen, should be strictly located within non-living parts of the apartment. For example, it can open into a corridor, wardrobe, or utility room.

Design: YUHOMEdesign Babintseva

Photo on cover: Design by Anna Nikitina