How to Refresh a Cracked 42 m² Two-Room Apartment: Stylish Update (+Before Photos)

This apartment is located in a building from the 1960s, where a young woman lives. Designer Ekaterina Mishukova did a re-planning and created a modern interior with soft accents. She used the neoclassical style as a basis. The result is an elegant and minimalist atmosphere in which classical forms and modern trends blend harmoniously.

Layout of the Apartment (15 minutes)

Previously, a man lived in this apartment, and it had a standard renovation. The walls were covered with dark wallpaper, and the floor was lined with linoleum. Inside, there were two isolated rooms, a narrow corridor with attic space above the ceiling. The apartment was cramped, uncomfortable, and required an update. The main task was to re-plan the space and create a light, bright interior for a young and active woman.

Entrance Before Renovation

Bathroom Before Renovation

Entrance Before Renovation

Hallway Before Renovation

Room Before Renovation

Room Before Renovation

About the Layout and Renovation

As a result of the re-planning, the wall between the narrow corridor and the rooms was removed, creating an open space. The bedroom was separated from the main area by a curtain. In the end, there were a living room, a bedroom with a wardrobe, a kitchen, and a combined bathroom. The interior was decorated in a neoclassical style with minimalist elements, mainly in white tones.

About the Kitchen

The kitchen area is only 6 square meters. They disconnected from gas, and the pipe was hidden in cabinets. Ceramic granite was laid on the floor, and the walls were painted with washable paint and decorated with moldings and ceiling cornices in a classical style.

A linear kitchen unit with upper cabinets reaching the ceiling was custom-made. The designers tried to fit everything needed according to the client's request: a built-in refrigerator, a 2-burner stove, and an extractor hood. A washing machine is hidden behind one of the lower cabinet doors.

About the Living Room

Laminated flooring in a pleasant chocolate tone was used in the room. The walls were painted white and decorated with elegant moldings. A designer ceiling light in a minimalist style particularly stands out, adding a unique touch to the overall interior.

By the window is a comfortable sofa set consisting of a soft rounded sofa and a chair with a boucle fabric cover, creating a cozy atmosphere. The living room has access to a small balcony, which was also renovated: the floor and windowsill were finished with the same ceramic granite as on the kitchen, and the space was enhanced with a soft and comfortable footstool.

About the Bedroom

The bedroom was separated from the living room by a curtain, which allows easily changing the atmosphere: creating a private space or opening it up. During renovation,预留 were made for installing glass partitions in case the client decides to isolate the bedroom.

The front wall was painted in a dark graphite color and adorned with moldings. Next to the bedroom is a separate wardrobe, entered through an arch. In the partition near the bedroom, niches were made for displaying decor or storing books.

About the Bathroom

Originally, a plumbing cabin was located in the bathroom area, which was demolished to increase the total space by several centimeters. The finishing materials included a combination of white washable paint and ceramic granite in a graphite tone. The bathroom features a bathtub-shower, a plumbing installation, a suspended cabinet with drawers, and a sink. All the fixtures are built-in with a black accent color, creating a stylish and modern interior.

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