Studio apartment for single
Maxim Tikhonov managed to turn a typical apartment in a “Khrushchev” building into a modern studio in his own style. Initially, the owner of the apartment planned to rent it out. However, the owner of the studio liked the result so much that he moved to it himself.
Redevelopment
The owner of the apartment immediately gave the architect complete freedom of action, but within the agreed budget.
The first step was to get rid of everything unnecessary. To get a living space with three windows and three-meter ceilings, it was necessary to demolish partitions and mezzanine floors, remove plank floors and clean the brick walls from plaster.
In the photo: the result of redevelopment.
Despite the small area, the apartment creates a feeling of open space. How did it happen?
Firstly, all free space is used to the maximum. Wide window sills create additional useful surfaces. A spacious wardrobe is used for storing things, and all furniture is functional and compact.
Secondly, competent zoning of space creates freedom of movement.
Thirdly, a neutral light gray color scheme visually expands a small space.
In the photo: a large framed mirror, a retro-style table and other antique “things” – a hint at the “historical past” of the apartment.
In the photo: modern furniture in the apartment is extremely concise and functional.
Colour scheme, furniture and accessories
On a tight budget, the designer created an original mix of trendy Swedish furniture, designer pieces and retro 60s pieces. Most of the surfaces in the apartment are painted in light gray tones. Bright retro posters on the walls and colorful accessories “dilute” the monochrome range.
In the photo: posters, bright accessories and colorful furniture play the role of color accents.
Corridor
Photo: The painted brick wall in the hallway, combined with an antique mirror, brings a touch of retro romance to the setting.
Living space
In the photo: the dining group is located between the kitchen and the living area. It functionally combines the two rooms into one.
Kitchen
Despite the small area, the kitchen is light, comfortable and functional. The wide window sill has become a kind of continuation of the table top.
In the photo: a compact kitchen.
bathroom
The small size of the bathroom did not leave room for “maneuvering”. A shower cabin, a small wardrobe and shelves built into a niche became the only correct solution.
In the photo: bathroom with shower, sink and large mirror.
