How to Stylishly Decorate a Typical One-Room Apartment: 6 Designer Tips

Designer Polina Lebedeva did the renovation for her mother. The task was to design a light and cozy living space for one person. It was possible not only to create a convenient layout but also to fill the room with warmth and interesting details that delight the eye. We've collected the most interesting ideas in this article.

Tile Carpet in the Foyer

Tile is a common material for foyer decoration. But a "carpet" with an attractive pattern adds individuality to the interior and sets the tone from the entrance.

Colorful Kitchen Apron

Neutral cabinets and walls can be broken up with a vibrant accent — the designer chose a rich pink tone for the kitchen apron tile. Another feature is the textured surface, which creates a play of light and shadow. Yes, it's less practical in use — but very beautiful.

Relief Moldings

A wall with moldings looks more interesting than one without. Take this tip to heart if you want to break up monotonous walls.

Fresco on the Wall

A fresco framed with moldings adds more liveliness and decorativeness to the living room interior. Motifs of plants and birds evoke associations with a country house and summer vacation. Perfect for a Provence-style interior.

Lightweight Cabinet Doors

To avoid making furniture look bulky, choose glass cabinet doors — especially if you plan to store beautiful books or dishes. You can also hide an air conditioner behind a carved door — as the designer did in this project.

Shutter Doors

Instead of sliding doors in a bedroom niche, consider shutter doors with glass inserts. They look elegant when closed but provide privacy when needed.