Before and After: How We Transformed a Typical Two-Room Apartment in a Panel House

Maria Pivovarova designed the apartment for her longtime client's mother. It was necessary to completely transform the 'killed' interior from Soviet times and create a modern setting suitable for living and relaxation.

Kitchen before renovation:

The kitchen is quite small, and it was necessary to completely update the finish and design a convenient and spacious cabinet. It was also essential to create a cozy and compact dining area.

Kitchen after renovation:

The cabinet was made to order. An integrated refrigerator, cooktop, oven, and 45 cm dishwasher were installed. There was still space for a work surface, and to increase storage capacity, the upper cabinets were made to the ceiling.

A square table with plastic chairs was placed in the dining area. The finish included frescoes and moldings that added luxury and elegance to the interior.

Bedroom before renovation:

One of the rooms needed to be converted into a full bedroom with a large bed. The client wanted to add color and possibly a print, as well as come up with an elegant window treatment.

Bedroom after renovation:

Knowing that the apartment owner really loves floral prints, the designer chose wallpapers with watercolor leaves in blue-gray tones that beautifully shimmer in natural light. The blue-gray was softened with textile in dusty rose to make the room more gentle and cozy.

Bathroom and toilet before renovation:

The bathroom and toilet in this apartment are separate and quite small, just like in all panel houses. The goal was to extract maximum from the space while creating a cozy atmosphere.

Bathroom and toilet after renovation:

The old finish was completely removed, and the plumbing was replaced. Large-format warm beige tiles were combined with wood-like tiles and elongated hexagonal blue tiles. The result was beautiful and airy.

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