See How a 'Dead' Standard Two-Room Apartment Was Transformed by a Professional

Architect Marina Pavlova designed a cozy interior for a 55-square-meter two-bedroom apartment in an 80s panel building in St. Petersburg. The minimalist design combines strictness with warmth, comfort, and minimalism to create a very comfortable living space. We tell the details.

Layout

The building is panel, so a major renovation was impossible. Two living rooms were converted into the parents' bedroom and child's room, while the kitchen remained isolated. Additional partitions allowed for a walk-in closet and built-in storage systems.

Kitchen

The homeowner requested a large workspace on the kitchen, as the family loves to invite guests and serve them delicious dishes. Therefore, the cabinet was placed in a G-shape along the long wall and the wall with the window. Upper cabinets were made solid white — they appear less bulky.

Ceramic granite in marble style was chosen for the kitchen area.

Bedroom

In the bedroom, space was expanded by removing a window sill between the room and balcony. This solution allowed more light into the room.

A leaf-pattern photo panel was placed above the bed in the bedroom. Other walls were painted in soft tones.

Besides the walk-in closet, there was enough space in the bedroom for a full workstation with storage systems.

Child's Room

The son’s room was divided into several functional zones: in addition to sleeping space, there is a sofa bed, a table and chair for drawing, and an open toy storage system.

Wallpaper in several colors was used to zone the space.

Bathroom

The bathroom was combined to maximize space. An alcove bathtub was installed — one of the clients' wishes.

Marble-style ceramic granite was used on the walls. Light finishing visually expands the space, while pink accents on the facades add warmth and comfort.

Entrance Hall

The entrance hall is very minimalist. Instead of standard storage systems, hooks were installed on rails.

Photographer: Maxim Maximov
Stylist: Svetlana Okulova

Before renovation photos:

Brands featured in the project

Bedroom
Finish: photo panel, Interiume unit 3
Flooring: Tarkett
Furniture: bed and nightstands, Askona
Decor and textiles: white vases, Tatiana Petrova; textile, decor studio 'Art of Living Beautifully'
Lighting: chandelier, Maytoni; pendant light, Freya
Doors: Estet Model Perfect P19

Child's Room
Lighting: ceiling chandelier, Loft it
Decor and textiles: illustrations by Elena Mirilenko; children's textile, 'Stockmann'

Bathroom
Finish: ceramic granite, Baldocer
Plumbing fixtures: bathtub, Radomir; mixer with shower for bathtub, toilet, sink mixer, all — AM.PM; hygiene shower, Stworki; installation, TECE
Furniture: vanity unit, Stworki

Kitchen
Plumbing fixtures: refrigerator, Samsung
Sink: Omoikiri
Worktop: Egger
Decor: white vases, Tatiana Petrova

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