6 Ideas We Spotted in a Microstudio Inside a Communal House

This 33 m² apartment is located in a communal house in the center of Moscow. Architect Ali Reza Nemati from Studio Bazi designed the space for a single man who wanted both comfort and visual rigor.

As a result, an interior emerged where everything is hidden, zoned, and works for transformation: from a kitchen block-capsule to built-in curtains on tracks. We share some techniques worth noting.

Kitchen Hidden in a Cabinet

The kitchen block is integrated into built-in furniture: behind foldable doors are hidden the stove, refrigerator, extendable table, storage drawers, and even ventilation holes for vegetables. This approach allows completely 'hiding' the kitchen when not in use and visually freeing up the room.

Extendable Curtain Instead of a Partition

Instead of walls, they created a rail with a dense curtain hidden in a cabinet. At the right moment, one can isolate the bedroom and bathroom zones, creating a sense of seclusion. The solution is simultaneously budget-friendly, mobile, and stylish, especially in small apartments.

Storage Under the Stairs

The staircase leading to the loft has been transformed into a full storage system: here are closed modules and niches for clothes, appliances, and other necessary items. Rational use of every centimeter allowed avoiding bulky wardrobes.

Niche in the Bookshelf

The bookshelf stretches along the entire wall, but near the window the architects left a niche: as a result, light is not blocked and additional space for storing folding chairs was created — convenient and without visual clutter.

3D Printing

For the kitchen exhaust hood, 3D printing and metal forming were used: this allowed creating a compact, functional piece that perfectly fits into an unconventional space. The solution opens up opportunities for custom solutions without paying premium prices for designer brands.

Furniture with History

Almost all built-in furniture was custom-made, but vintage items were also used in the interior: for example, a nightstand and a Thonet chair from the 1930s.

The addition of depth made the interior less 'modern' and emphasized its connection to the era of the house.