Designer Renovated a Tiny Studio 20 sqm in Two Months and 700 Thousand Rubles

In this apartment lives a young man who values the ability to occasionally work from home. He asked designer Olga Vodeneva to organize a kitchen zone, workspace, bedroom, and storage system.

As a result, it was possible to design a comfortable space for living and working. Let's take a closer look at how exactly.

• Location: Murino
• Area: 20 sq. m
• Rooms: 1
• Budget: 700 thousand rubles
• Design: Olga Vodeneva
• Stylist: Anna Koroleva
• Photo: Maxim Maximov

Layout

Due to the limited area of the studio, we decided to remove the partition that separates the corridor and living room. The space was zoned using different types of flooring and built-in furniture.

Kitchen

The kitchen was custom-made and equipped with Boyard drawer guides. It is located in a compact blue niche, inside which built-in cabinets and appliances are installed.

The mirror near the sink visually expands the space, while natural tones with accents make the interior more individual.

Under the countertop in the lower cabinets, a sink and a cabinet with a trash bin, as well as a refrigerator, microwave oven, and a two-burner cooktop are installed. The upper cabinets are 90 cm in height and equipped with shelves for storing dishes, a dryer, and an extractor hood.

The walls and skirting boards are painted with Tikkurila's washable matte paint, imitating a silk-like surface.

Entrance Hall

A full-height wardrobe was installed in the entrance hall: on the right side, coats and shoes are stored, and on the left – accessories on shelves and clothes in a dresser. The attic space can be used to hide household chemicals and off-season items.

A ceramic granite with concrete-like specks was laid on the floor in the corridor.

Balcony

The relaxation zone is located on the balcony – here a soft sofa is placed, where it's comfortable to drink coffee and enjoy the view from the top floor.

Bedroom

A fold-out sofa from IKEA is used as a bedroom, capable of transforming into a double bed. It has storage boxes for pillows and blankets.

Bathroom

The bathroom is tiled to look like concrete, and the same ceramic granite as in the entrance hall is laid on the floor – this creates a unified style. It was also possible to place a washing machine by positioning it under a soft white sink.