Transformation of a Vintage St. Petersburg Two-Room Apartment (44 sqm) into the Perfect Space for an Actress

This apartment in a historic 1876 building was designed by interior designer Valentina Shcherbakova for actress of the Alexandrovsky Drama Theater. The challenge was to create a comfortable and modern space suitable for blog filming.

Let's see what was achieved in the end.

• LOCATION: Saint Petersburg
• SQUARE FOOTAGE: 44 sqm
• ROOMS: 2
• CEILING HEIGHT: 3.4 m
• BUDGET: 3 million rubles
• DESIGN: VS-BURO
• STYLIST: Valentina Shcherbakova
• PHOTOS: Daria Eponchintseva

Due to the initially low ceiling and the first floor, the bathroom was relocated, and the toilet was made separate. The passage rooms were zoned using a glass partition, which allowed separating the living room and bedroom.

A section of the wall with exposed brick was left as is to give the interior authenticity.

The kitchen was not moved; only the gas pipeline tracks were raised to the ceiling and brought into a corner. The refrigerator and oven with microwave were built into the niche opposite the kitchen unit, thus creating a dining area.

The kitchen unit was custom-made, and the storage units for appliances were purchased at IKEA. The main accent in the kitchen finish is the floor with a ‘fir tree’ pattern, ‘hexagon’ tiles, and oak window sills.

The color division of the bed and city-themed wallpaper visually corrected the narrow and elongated layout of the child's room. Instead of a bunk bed-structure, a soft sofa-bed was chosen, and space for storage with a transition into a study desk was reserved.

To reflect the owner's professional sphere in the interior, vanity mirrors were installed with lighting fixtures in the bathroom. It somewhat recalls the ambiance of a spa salon.

The walls were decorated with small relief tiles and painted with moisture-resistant paint. The harmonious combination of grout in the bathtub and brickwork on the load-bearing wall highlights the orange accent around the perimeter.

A separate toilet serves as a guest bathroom and includes a washbasin with a hygiene shower. The room is beautifully decorated to create the right atmosphere for selfies.

A dedicated space was created for a full-featured wardrobe with laundry and ventilation functions.

There are storage shelves on the kitchen for rarely used items.

The central element of the project was a wooden-frame theatrical poster visible from every corner of the apartment. It is complemented by a cozy rug that evokes vintage aesthetics.

All beds were custom-made specifically for this layout. Additionally, wall-mounted storage with a lifting mechanism was organized for storage, and a reading ledge was installed in the bedroom.