Before and After: 5 Classy Transformations of 'Killed' Apartments

We've collected a selection of inspiring apartments that were given a new, beautiful life. Save these ideas for later!

2-room 78 sq. m flat in old building

Anastasia Zarquai designed a soft interior with retro notes in a two-room flat in a 1905-built old house. The interior will be lived in by a young woman, so the designer had to make it functional with modern tech trends in mind, while also being cozy and stylish. The Scandinavian style with vintage elements was chosen as the basis.

View the full project

Kitchen before renovation

Kitchen after renovation

Living room before renovation

Living room after renovation

1-room 80 sq. m flat in Stalin-era building

As a result of reconfiguration, designer Elena Zufarova improved the functionality and ergonomics of this old flat in a Stalin-era building. To avoid the feeling of a 'newcomer', the finishing and furniture were based on natural materials and antiques.

View the full project

Kitchen before renovation

Kitchen after renovation

Bathroom before renovation

Bathroom after renovation

1-room 76 sq. m flat in panel building

Designer Irina Sagun refreshed the interior of a three-room flat with an area of 76 sq. m in a panel building for a single adult client. The layout inherited from previous owners was reworked to get rid of 2000s-style furnishings. Now it's a space that is cozy, comfortable and pleasant to be in.

View the full project

Kitchen before renovation

Kitchen after renovation

Bedroom before renovation

Bedroom after renovation

1-room 43 sq. m flat in standard building

Maria Bezuglova completely redesigned a 1-room flat with a standard layout. The designer proposed a fundamental change in the space, eliminating the unnecessary corridor and dividing one room into two: bedroom and living room. For finishing, budget-friendly but visually pleasing materials were chosen, with accents added through furniture and decor.

View the full project

Kitchen before renovation

Kitchen after renovation

Bathroom before renovation

Bathroom after renovation

2-room 53 sq. m flat in Stalin-era building

Architect Karina Zadvina from the design studio Porte Rouge transformed a 'killed' flat and played on contrast in the interior. Modern finishing and furniture blend with elements of Stalin-era decor. Muted cool tones with more expressive accents. A Moscow landscape outside the window and a French spirit inside the flat.

View the full project

Kitchen before renovation

Kitchen after renovation

Hall before renovation

Hall after renovation