Designer Transforms 'Worn-out' Panel Apartment of 58 sq.m into Dream Home for Family with Two Daughters

A couple with two daughters needed a comfortable and spacious apartment. However, in their panel building almost all walls are load-bearing, and the rooms were cramped. Designer Maria Glagoleva solved this problem using simple techniques. We tell you what was done in this project.

• House type: panel
• Area: 58 sq.m
• Rooms: 3
• Ceiling height: 2.5 m
• Budget: 2 million rubles
• Design: Maria Glagoleva

Layout

The bedroom and children's room were set up at the back of the apartment, while the partition between the living room and corridor was removed. Now the living room serves as a passageway, with a wardrobe area of about 14 sq.m.

Finishing

The finishing emphasized warm textures—marble and wood. The color scheme was built around white, blue and yellow tones. This allowed for a contrast interior.

Everywhere except the bathroom, walls are painted with Little Greene paint. In the living room and kitchen, blue with white predominates, while in the children's room beige is used. The space behind the TV area was decorated with moldings and mirrors, which visually expanded the living room.

Throughout the floor, laminate is used, and the kitchen backsplash is decorated with beautiful Italon tiles.

Storage

The storage system was thought out from start to finish. In addition to the wardrobe, each room features closed cabinets with solid doors. This greatly facilitates cleaning and completes the interior.

Light-colored tones and semi-matte surfaces partially reflect light, making the space feel more airy.

Furniture and Textiles

The furniture is mostly custom-made. It also serves as decoration—for example, the modular sofa Soho, blue chairs Lars, the marble coffee table Zara Home and geometric TV unit.

The children's room is decorated with a pendant light, while the living room features a gold floor lamp.

Roman curtains with a bright print became the main accent in the children's room, while in the living room the eye is drawn to a wall painting.