Transforming an Old Panel House into a Stylish Minimalist Interior

Architect Maxim Dureev created a minimalist interior for the family of actor and musician Stanislav Yarushin in a three-room apartment with an area of 140 sq. m in a typical panel house.

Kitchen Before Renovation

The developer provided two passageways to the living room — from the kitchen and from the corridor. This was not very convenient due to furniture placement constraints. The cabinet itself was outdated, in beige tones, with a bar counter.

Kitchen After Renovation

The opening between the kitchen and living room was filled in. The cabinet was placed along two walls: in the main part of the kitchen, there is a food preparation zone, opposite it — the refrigerator and additional storage systems.

For kitchen equipment, models Jazz and Jazz Plus from the furniture factory "Maria" were chosen. The cabinet is thought out down to the smallest detail, combining contrasting white and black colors, matte and glossy surfaces.

Living Room Before Renovation

The living room had a multi-level ceiling — a greeting from the 2000s. The window was small, so the room looked very dark and uncomfortable.

Living Room After Renovation

The first thing changed was the ceiling — it was made flat with built-in lighting. The walls were painted in a light shade, and the window was decorated with curtains and sheer fabrics in warm tones. It immediately became brighter and more comfortable.

Bedroom Before Renovation

The bedroom's layout was unusual in its configuration: one side of it adjoins a balcony, and the other — a utility room (an architectural feature of the building). It was necessary to use them to their maximum.

Bedroom After Renovation

In the utility room, a spacious wardrobe was organized. Natural light tones were used for wall finishing and upholstery.

The balcony was set up as a relaxation area, an asymmetrical bench was designed; the seating area and side walls were covered with soft panels.

Bathrooms Before Renovation

The bathroom before renovation was tiled with decorative borders. There was also a shower cabin on a platform.

Bathrooms After Renovation

The old tiles were removed. In the main bathroom, the walls were tiled with a subtle relief resembling natural stone, while in the second bathroom, a darker ceramic granite with an active stone pattern was chosen.