Professional Reveals 4 Things You Absolutely Must Not Do During Apartment Renovation
Now you know and don't say you didn't read
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 Tretiyakova3. 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 Nikitina4. 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 BabintsevaPhoto on cover: Design by Anna Nikitina
