How We Did the Renovation of a 53 sq.m. Studio Apartment on a Budget

Design and renovation of this apartment were done for sale. Designer Anastasia Lappo had to improve the initial layout of a 53 sq.m. studio, design several functional zones and use affordable materials for finishing. At the same time, she wanted to achieve a cozy and harmonious interior. In the end, everything was successfully implemented, and the apartment was purchased by a young woman.

Layout

On 53 square meters, it was possible to accommodate a kitchen with a dining area, bedroom and living room-office. There was also enough space for two full walk-in closets.

Kitchen

The kitchen layout was very unusual. The main part is an angular cabinet, upper cabinets for dishes are only in the niche, and the rest of the wall is empty and completely tiled with ceramic granite resembling marble.

All walls are painted, and additionally decorated with moldings. All ceilings in the apartment are suspended with a shadow mounting system, meaning no ceiling cornices in the common area. In the bedroom, ceiling cornices are present. Floors are uniform throughout the apartment – high-quality laminate.

A fireplace adds warmth to the interior and visually complements a black TV on a light wall.For the refrigerator and oven/microwave combination, a separate zone was created that fits naturally into the interior.

Living Room-Office

"I created two isolated living rooms, but in one I installed double doors to ensure natural light for the kitchen without windows," says the designer.

The living room is designed in a warm, cozy palette. Speakers add depth with vertical lines and art.

Bedroom

The bedroom walls are decorated with moldings, and the symmetrical composition is relaxing and does not distract attention. The bed was chosen to match the wall color, while the textiles were selected in contrast.

Separate wardrobes were created in the bedroom and living room, with convenient doors that don't take up much space. Everything inside is neat and well-thought-out.

Entrance Hall

The entrance hall is separated from the kitchen-dining area by a small partition, yet space was effectively zoned for comfort.

The main accent at the entrance is a panel made from stabilized moss, custom-made with initial lighting setup.A niche was created in the corridor for a standard IKEA PAX wardrobe unit.

Bathroom

The bathroom includes both a bathtub and a full-size shower cabin. Some clients do not like the toilet facing the entrance, but it was a necessary compromise due to pipe placement.

Brands Featured in the Project

Kitchen
Finishing: paint, Little Greene; tiles, Laparet
Flooring: laminate, Pergo
Furniture: cabinet, IKEA
Cabinet: Kitchen Maria
Appliances: Bosch
Faucets: Gappo
Sink: Omoikiri

Living Room
Finishing: paint, Little Greene; moldings, Europlast
Flooring: laminate, Pergo
Furniture: Zara Home

Bathroom
Finishing: tiles, Laparet
Flooring: tiles, Laparet
Plumbing: toilet, AM.PM; bathtub, Roca
Faucets: Gappo
Lighting: Maytoni

Bedroom
Finishing: paint, Little Greene; moldings, Europlast
Flooring: laminate, Pergo
Furniture: wardrobes, Beautiful Home; bedside tables, IKEA

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