These Must Be Seen: 8 Cool Design Hacks from Interior Projects

We've collected great solutions from interior design projects that will only make your living space better. Save these ideas for later — they'll come in handy!

Full-height Mirrored Panels

In this 2-bedroom apartment, the dining area was placed near panoramic windows, partially hidden behind a kitchen cabinet on the left and a narrow wall on the right. To visually expand the dining zone, full-height mirrored panels were installed on the side walls at the corners. This trick makes the space appear deeper and brighter.

Photo: ANDdesign studio project

Handmade Artwork on Bedhead

One of the standout features in this bedroom is the wall behind the bed. Designer Yana Gaevskaia applied a custom black artwork to the lower part of the wall, framed with a black molding. Soft lines echo the curved shapes of the bedside table lamps and nightstands.

Photo: Yana Gaevskaia's project

Different Finishings to Define Zones

The bedroom is decorated in green tones: accent wallpapers were used behind the bed, while the area around the window—walls and ceiling—were painted in a pine-like hue. This approach helps zone the space and adjust the room proportions.

Photo: Viktoria Vishnevskaya's project

Foldable Work Desk

In a small studio, a wall between the windows was decorated with MDF panels. A TV, a swivel lamp, and a foldable work desk were placed on it. The desk is a folding countertop with a locking mechanism. When folded, it takes up no space and is nearly invisible since it matches the finish color.

Photo: Polina Dadyko's project

Hide the Air Conditioner Behind Wooden Slats

In the bedroom, a niche was created into which a cabinet with shelves was built. The air conditioner was also placed on top and masked with slatted facades. As a result, the unit is barely noticeable, yet air circulates freely throughout the room.

Photo: Maria Petrova and Elena Andronova's project

Install a Fake Frame Above the Door

The living room in this 2-bedroom flat is compact. To visually expand the space, the designer decorated a narrow wall with a mirror. The ceiling height was increased by adding a false frame to the door.

Photo: Natalie Borisenkova's project

Zone the Space with a Shelf

To avoid building unnecessary partitions in a tiny 28 m² studio and make the bedroom area more cozy, the living zone was separated from the bedroom using a shelf. It was built to the ceiling in the main finish color with through-open shelves, allowing light to pass through and making it look light and airy.

Photo: Natalia Kaliante's project

Mirrored Cabinet and Cabinet in Finish Color

Main storage in this 2-bedroom flat was moved to the hallway — two full-height cabinets were built-in. One of them is in the finish color, and the other is fully mirrored. This makes the storage units visually blend into the space and not overload it.

Photo: Anna Zhizhayskaya's project