How a Designer Simply and Elegant Transformed an Ordinary Apartment into a Bright Studio for Rent

This apartment was designed for short-term living by a family of 2-3 people. That's why the focus was on a simple and budget-friendly interior design. Designer Svetlana Krasnova added vibrant accents to it.

Let's see how the apartment looks after renovation.

• Location: Moscow
• Area: 42 sq m
• Rooms: 1
• Design: Svetlana Krasnova
• Stylist: Olga Kharamova
• Photos: Eugene Gnesin

The bedroom and kitchen were separated, and the bathroom was divided. The entrance to the wardrobe-closet was organized from the corridor.

The main room is zoned using wallpapers for the common and sleeping areas. High ceilings visually expand the space, making it feel more airy.

For finishing, economy-class building materials were used: Russian doors, tiles and laminate, as well as Spanish wallpapers. The wallpapers were applied in the kitchen and behind the sofa.

All furniture and kitchen appliances were selected from IKEA, except for the washing machine. Now there are tall upper cabinets and open shelves for small items.

Sheets from Leroy Merlin hang in the room, slightly adjusted for length.

To create a jazz atmosphere, the designer complemented the client's guitar with a colorful poster featuring a microphone.