If the renovation is going on in an already inhabited apartment, you are unambiguously connected with the items that you already have. Some of them will be replaced, but most of them usually remain. Since the premises are already inhabited, you can already imagine quite clearly where you can put new things / equipment, and when you look at them in a store or in a photo, you can quite accurately determine how much they "fit" into the existing space and furnishings.
One of the ways to increase the area during repairs is to dismantle partitions. This is the only option - no one will ever agree to transfer the kitchen to the place of the bedroom. Miracles can only happen on the first floor
When planning an interior in a new building, everything is more complicated and simpler.Easier - you start everything from scratch and no old things. You can choose the style, color, texture, without being tied to the existing elements. But the room is still unfamiliar, and it is difficult to imagine how this or that thing will look. In this case, design programs will help, which allow you to present projects in volume. Just drawing a plan is not enough: not everything that looks good on a piece of paper will also be good in volume. Other situations are not uncommon: what looked bad on the sheet turns out to be a godsend in volume. Therefore, you first develop a plan on a sheet, and then transfer it to a three-dimensional image. Only right away with dimensions, otherwise it's a waste of time.
At this stage, keep track of the little things. In which direction the door opens, what size it is, and how convenient it will be. And this applies not only to doors - entrance and interior, but also doors in wardrobes and cupboards. At the same time, do not forget about the passages: in order to be able to pass normally, the places should be 70-80 cm, but a little more is better. Further we will be based on specific examples.
In a typical Khrushchev building with an area of 32 meters, renovations were made, during which a separate bedroom was allocated. Moreover, alterations are minimal. The partition that fenced off the corridor (rather, just a door) was removed, the side wall was continued, with its help they fenced off a part of the living room, turning it into a bedroom.
Just pay attention: the apartment is corner. The room has two windows. This made it possible to get two full-fledged, albeit small, rooms.
When designing the interior that you want to see after renovation in your one-room apartment, rely on your daily activities.
Let's start from the doors. Here you are. You need to put your bags somewhere, sit down, take off your shoes, hang your clothes. Place all this in the hallway. The first step is the closet. In this case, he took a seat opposite the door. The photo shows an entrance hall in this apartment, a view from the side of the kitchen. To make the room brighter and more voluminous, the door in the closet opposite the kitchen is mirrored. It reflects light, illuminating during the day better than lamps.
If you look from the side of the door, there are two doors on the right: to the bedroom and the living room, directly to the kitchen.
Next is the kitchen. Arriving with packages, you will inevitably find yourself there. Here, like everyone else: refrigerator, stove, sink. The refrigerator is located to the left of the window. All other equipment - along one wall, with a slight "approach" to the side.
So that in a small kitchen (a little more than 5 meters) the furniture does not seem very massive, the wall cabinets are very light. This is one of the techniques that allows you to expand the space. Read more about kitchen design development here.
In the living room there was a sofa along one of the walls. At first they planned a corner, but I liked it more.
This small room still contains a coffee table and a cabinet with appliances.
Now - the bedroom. There is a full bed in it, there was even a place for a chest of drawers, above which there was a TV. Between them, the standard width of the passage remains: just 70 cm.
It turned out pretty nice and functional. The pictures were taken immediately after the renovation: many little things are simply not there, so everything looks somewhat official. The hosts (a young couple) have already received guests. 8 people fit in their small living room))
Apartment for a young couple, the design was developed by a specialist. Redevelopment was almost never done. The main alterations were made to the bathroom.
The rest of the "advantages" of the layout were played with the help of "design tricks". The plan of this 1-room apartment after renovation looks like this.
There is a small built-in wardrobe in the hallway. It is simply necessary.A small wall is specially placed under it.
The most serious limbs touched the bathroom: instead of a toilet, a technical room was made. There is a washing machine, boiler, storage systems.
In the bathroom, in order to fit in a small area, everything you need, Refused the bathroom. It was replaced with a shower box. It turned out compactly.
The color scheme of the kitchen is very interesting: gray tones with bright pink accents. The table of an unusual shape is made to order, as well as the kitchen set.
So that the cabinets do not take up much space, it was decided to occupy only one wall. A rather big refrigerator even fit in here. So that the place above it does not "walk", a locker is hung over it. Also note that wall cabinets are almost ceiling-high: they put something that is not often used on the upper shelves.
To prevent the pink stools from looking too defiant, photo wallpaper is glued to the wall. They harmonize the entire interior.
There are many interesting solutions in the room. There was a free space to the right of the entrance. It is occupied by a full-length closet. This solved two problems: there is where to put things, and the room was made more square.
It is divided into two zones by a translucent partition wall: work and rest. Zoning is emphasized by different wallpapers, as well as by the presence of a carpet in the recreation area.
VIDEO Hello everyone! I go to the site from time to time, read, look for something of my own, and in the meantime, I finish repairs in my first, native, personal space). A little about me - I'm 21, I live in the south of Russia, in the Krasnodar Territory, in a small town. The apartment was purchased in May 2014, but the renovation began only in November. Apartment kopeck piece, secondary housing, on the second floor of a two-story building (one deuces))), total area 48.6 sq.
The rooms are small, the kitchen is about 7 sq. ) The repairs were done all by ourselves, (except for windows and suspended ceilings), mostly dad, for which he thanks a lot, and also for giving me freedom of choice and not imposing my opinion, although our tastes differ. I wanted a modern style, he likes a classic one. Basically, the choice of materials was on it. The main thing has been done, still a lot of little things, of course, but I'm already very happy) Enough words, I'll show you what was “before” and what was done (sorry for the quality of the photo, on the phone, and also for the lack of a plan).
a piece of the hall with already stripped walls
tiny toilet) there was a pink door
today we have assembled a hallway, a view from the front door
wallpaper in the corridor, like leather
linoleum in the hallway, the same in the kitchen
Opposite the cabinet is planned a modular picture of 5 parts depicting a city and lamps) a matt champagne stretch ceiling.
entrance to the hall (of course, everything will be removed from the balcony)
the wall, in real life, of course, is more beautiful. many shelves)
wallpaper in the hall, the sofa will be angular in the color of lilies, should be brought soon
and two walls like this, wallpaper from the same collection
fluffy carpet on the whole floor)
I am thinking of such curtains, only in other colors, of course.
Toilet, bathroom, still without any trifles
even before renovation in the corridor
The ceilings are red glossy)))
There was a pantry, shoved a typewriter, dad made homemade shelves.
Well, and the kitchen is in this state now.
There are a lot of ideas, of course, the colors will be white and light green, the window sill will be made as a tabletop, a small sofa is planned in the ledge, or how to call it correctly)) Well, I have a lot of ideas on the decor, the only question is money and time. In general, do not judge strictly, my small, and at the same time, a huge first experience.The main thing is that I like it and I feel comfortable. I will add more photos along the way. Thanks to everyone who stayed until the end! 🙂
Congratulations on your first home!
The corridor is pleasant in terms of color. The wallpaper is interesting, the floor looks good. Closet: I love up to the ceiling closets because I am confused all the time by this disappearing space on the roof - a potential dust collector. And I like clearer forms, without squiggles. But this is a matter of personal preference, the main thing is that the cabinet is functional, with drawings - a highlight.
I was delighted with the bathrooms! A bathroom with a washbasin is an amazing solution! And what material is there a crane?
Technically, I was confused by the gap between the bathroom and the wall, in terms of functionality - the lack of shelves. Only I beg you, do not make metal corners, this is ad)))))
And the second ad is a plastic screen! Are you planning to close the space under the bathroom? Above the toilet, something red is definitely asking for, apparently, a large butterfly))) The lamps are pretty.
I really liked the presence of a household storage box with a washing machine! Only a rug (if it is a rug) I would replace there, the collective farm is a little.
The kitchen promises to be interesting! Do you have a glass apron? If so, what about photo printing on film?
If I didn’t like something, it’s wallpaper in the hall, very large flowers ... In some details, doors, furniture, there is a certain tradition and slight antiquity. Although, on the other hand, it is better than the current trendy youth huts "Ikea-style" with shelves and iron tables))))).
She looked at the desired curtains, shuddered. Abundance of fabric, dragging it across the floor, hooks…. All this looks heavy and cumbersome. It would be better to have straight curtains of normal length made of dense fabric. The simpler the shape, the better.
If you have a separate apartment, even a one-room apartment, that's great. The lack of space will not be noticeable if the space is properly organized. Yes, for this you will need to show maximum creativity and useful tricks, include all your imagination and plan every square centimeter of the area. Designers have developed many options for dividing key places in the apartment into zones, in addition, correct lighting and the choice of the basic design play an important role. And these are quite budget solutions. The editors> have prepared for you photos of interesting renovations of one-room apartments, which will help you decide on the choice of the desired project.
During any repairs and changes in space, it is necessary to adhere to 3 basic planning rules - these are 3 pillars of design:
Visual extension.
Competent use of every centimeter of the area.
Ergonomic furnishings.
When planning a renovation, it is necessary, first of all, to be based on the interests of the residents. The design of a bachelor's apartment will differ from the redevelopment of space for a family with a child. For example, a studio apartment is suitable for one person, if there are children, they focus on zoning. Before the planning decision, you need to weigh the pros and cons of such a design.
If you become the owner of a room with a balcony, this is an undoubted advantage. There are 2 options for the ideal solution for the renovation of a one-room apartment:
insulate the balcony and make a recreation room or a full-fledged workplace in it;
attach it to the room, thus increasing the usable area of the apartment.
Another practical option - if there is an exit from the room to the pantry, and space allows, you can attach it to the common area. Alternatively, a sleeping area or dressing room is placed in it.
Combining a toilet with a bathroom frees up additional space where you can change the location of sanitary equipment, put a washing machine, and conveniently install furniture. A pantry should be attached to this space if it is placed next to it, or the partition should be moved to the corridor.If there are mezzanines and built-in wardrobes, it is better to dismantle them.
When planning a redevelopment of a bathroom, it is important to adhere to the basic rules:
It is advisable to install a washbasin with a mirror opposite the door. As a rule, this is the most beautiful place in the bathroom, and it will immediately catch your eye, distracting your eyes from the toilet and bathroom.
The washbasin should be located closer to the bathroom, the toilet closer to the sewer pipe. In addition, if space permits, you can fence off the toilet with a small decorative partition.
Zoning will help to competently organize the space and visually expand the room. There are several proven techniques that you can easily implement in your apartment:
zoning with partitions - vertical structures will visually raise the height of the ceilings;
false panels not only divide the room into functional zones, but can also be additionally used to accommodate equipment or decor;
small partitions of a clear geometric or curly line;
the bar counter will divide the dining and living areas;
you can zone using different finishing materials;
the use of different coatings on the floor surface;
lighting - without it, any zoning cannot be considered complete.
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On the eve of the redevelopment of a one-room apartment into a two-room apartment, you first need to draw up a project, perhaps more than one, before settling on an option that will suit all family members. We propose to consider several interesting solutions.
First of all, you need to decide what kind of repairs will be performed: cosmetic or major, and already from this build on in the acquisition of materials. Overhaul will require much more effort and money. When choosing materials, you must first of all look at the quality, and only then determine the cost.
So, after you have decided on the main direction of decorating an apartment, you need to start choosing finishing materials.
For wall decoration in the hallway of a studio apartment, you can choose decorative plaster or clinker tiles. It is imperative to apply a protective layer that will prolong the life of the coating. A great solution would be to combine wallpaper from one collection, but this can be implemented if the area of the hallway allows.
For the working area in the kitchen, tiles or skins are suitable. If it was combined with the living room, it is important that all finishing materials are combined with each other. For walls, you can use any coating: wallpaper, paint or decorative plaster.
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If the apartment is not in a new house, which needs shrinkage, the best option for finishing walls and floors is tiles, the variety of collections allows you to bring to life the most daring decisions. Another great idea is decorative plaster.
For the ceiling, the best option is a stretch one, it will not be afraid of minor troubles in the form of a flood from neighbors.
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So that there are no surprises, and just in order to distribute and plan costs, you need to draw up a preliminary plan and an estimate for the repair.After agreeing on and calculating the cost, you can proceed to the selection of materials and proceed to the repair.
The sequence of repair work is as follows:
Dismantling of structures.
Installation of window structures.
Installation of electrical wiring.
Rough work, preparation of the floor, walls, ceiling for finishing.
Plumbing wiring.
The sequence of finishing works depends on the chosen finishing option.
In a one-room apartment, everything is important, the general perception of space depends on any little thing.
As for the choice of color in a small apartment, these are definitely light and pastel shades. Dark tones will visually reduce the space.
It is interesting! If the ceiling is made in the same tone as the walls, visually this will significantly expand the space.
If the room has geometry in the form of a rectangle, you can make one unexpected move: paint or paste over the end wall in a dark tone, it will visually change the perception of the elongated space, make it more uniform. Another trick is glossy ceilings, they also visually raise the surface, filling the room with additional air.
To increase the space in a small apartment, mirror surfaces are used as much as possible. It can be sliding wardrobe doors, gloss on the countertop or furniture, mirrors on the walls. Even a full-length freestanding mirror will be a great addition.
It is interesting! Since in a one-room apartment every centimeter is carefully thought out, the arrangement of furniture, zoning, it is better to refuse floor vases.
Not a bad trick - maximizing the use of glossy surfaces. In the kitchen, it is advisable to choose built-in appliances, it does not overload the space. When choosing curtains, preference should be given to light flowing fabrics.
For the design of a small apartment, the minimalist style, loft or hi-tech is best suited. They assume a minimum filling with furniture, the main purpose of which is only functional, everything must be thought out to the smallest detail. It is quite practical to use furniture that can be transformed, for example, a bed from a closet, a dining table from a coffee table, a sofa or an armchair to a bed.
It is important! In a one-room apartment, massive furniture sets should be avoided; premises large sets and unnecessary items.
For organizing storage of things and large-sized items, built-in furniture made to order is best suited. Craftsmen competently use every centimeter of space and will recommend the best filling of the cabinet. Before furnishing a one-room apartment, you need to plan its placement. The arrangement of furniture should first of all be carried out along the walls and only then occupy the center of the room. Wall surfaces should also be used as much as possible; you can fix TV, mirrors, photographs on them.
A chandelier of an original design can act as the main lighting, as an addition - decorative lighting of the ceiling. For a visual perception of the purpose of zoning, several sources are installed at different levels. In sleeping places, it is better to plan darkened lighting. Floor lamps and sconces can be used as sources. An interesting solution is inserts in the corners of the room, they emit an additional glow and create an amazing effect, like the rays of the sun that break through from the outside.
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When repairing a one-room apartment, of course, you don't want to invest large sums.You can save on a lot, but we will tell you what it is absolutely impossible to save on, firstly, for security reasons, and secondly, we all remember our favorite proverb: "A miser pays twice":
The electrical wiring must be checked and, if necessary, redone immediately, it is better to bring several branches to the shield, separately for appliances, household lighting, and kitchen equipment.
Replace window constructions with high quality ones.
Check and, if necessary, replace the water supply junction.
Rough preparatory work.
Installation of plumbing equipment.
All other work can be done independently, and for the money saved, it is better to choose better materials. The design of an apartment in the style of minimalism involves a small amount of furniture, which can be ordered from inexpensive slabs, for example, laminated chipboard. Many stores offer installment plans, hold promotions, and provide discounts on large volumes. It is also a great option for additional and very significant savings.
When planning interior changes, you need to take into account all the little things, this will help to organize a harmonious space in which each family member will feel comfortable. We offer you to look in our selection on the photo of the renovation of a one-room apartment of 37 sq. m. and other great ideas for the transformation of small "odnushki".
A comfortable studio apartment is a good housing option for one person or a young family. In such a room, you can create a comfortable interior where all the necessary things will be collected and correctly arranged. Plan the arrangement of the apartment before the start of the renovation in order to think over the location and design of each functional area and calculate the costs. You can arrange comfortable housing without a large budget for a design project. Castorama experts tell you what can be done to reduce costs during renovation in order to make an apartment comfortable for living, cozy and spacious.
To save money on repairs, do not make spontaneous purchases. First, compare prices for finishing materials in different stores. You don't have to wait for a sale: many construction hypermarkets hold promotions and offer discounts on popular products throughout the year.
However, seasonal discounts should not be neglected. It is more profitable to make repairs in winter. Many construction hypermarkets and furniture centers reduce the prices of goods, which will help you save on the purchase of materials. Masters at this time are also not loaded with work. Do not be afraid to bargain and offer lower wages - perhaps this option will suit the specialist too.
The simpler the design, the cheaper it is to implement. Avoid complex built-in structures, catwalks and partitions. There is no need to make multi-level false ceilings and overuse drywall. It is inexpensive to paint a flat wall surface and lay flooring - keep this in mind when coming up with a studio design.
For a beautiful renovation, you need to carefully prepare the base. You can choose inexpensive decorative wallpaper or paint for finishing, but the walls, ceiling, and floor should be even. Otherwise, even the most expensive finish will look out of place.
It is not necessary to save on everything: highlight what is more important to you. The small area of the studio apartment allows you to choose a parquet board or solid wood for flooring, but at the same time focus on more affordable wall paint. If you fundamentally lay out the bathroom with expensive mosaics, be prepared to use laminate or cork in the living area.
Remember that expensive does not mean beautiful and high quality. Expensive materials for the construction and decoration of an apartment do not guarantee high-quality repairs and functional planning. Natural stone or wood will look out of place in the arrangement of a compact studio.
Go for minimalism
Scandinavian design is a great option for budget renovation in a studio apartment.This style is not picky about finishing materials and furniture. Plastered white walls, a simple wooden floor, laconic furniture, a minimum of decorations - this design is inexpensive, but will always look stylish.
Scandinavian style doesn't require a lot of decor. For compact housing, it will be a good solution. Its peculiarity is space saving, which is very important for a studio apartment. You can arrange zoning with easy-to-use, inexpensive finishing materials. For example, a wall near a recreation area can be painted in light shades, and the work area can be decorated with rich, bright colors. Simple and laconic Scandinavian style makes it possible to make the interior functional and comfortable.
Use your own home decor to brighten up the room and complement the interior. In a calm and restrained Scandinavian room design, bright decorative pillows and a soft blanket will look interesting. They will create a homely, cozy atmosphere.
The chairs in the dining area can also be decorated with stylish pillows. Scandinavians prefer environmental friendliness in the design of houses, therefore, to create textile decorative elements, choose natural fabrics - cotton, linen.
REDUCE AREA
Use expensive materials in a limited area. For example, you can decorate a wall with hand-molded bricks only in a niche or in the center of the wall, where the decoration is in plain sight. Fashionable floor tiles with a geometric print do not have to be laid over a large area either: make a bright "rug" only at the entrance to the apartment and along the kitchen unit. Designer wallpaper will look great as an accent in the sleeping area or in front of the sofa.
USE STANDARD FURNITURE
Tailor-made furniture fits perfectly into the interior, but can hit your family budget hard. Plan the arrangement of furniture items so that only standard models are used: a kitchen unit with typical sizes, a bed, a sofa and a wardrobe.
Of course, the most economical option for repairing odnushka is to do the work yourself.
In order for the result to be of high quality and beautiful, you will have to make every effort, get the necessary knowledge, and carry out all the manipulations with an accuracy of millimeters. How to make repairs in an apartment with your own hands, and not make irreparable mistakes? Do you want to do without the help of professionals and save a lot? In this article, we will tell you in detail about all the nuances of independent inexpensive repairs in your one-room apartment.
First, it is imperative to draw up a work plan, decide on design solutions, and think about purchasing materials.
The first stage will be the preparation of the premises for construction work. Oddly enough, but you need to start the whole process with the arrangement of furniture. To do this, print out several copies of the technical plan of the housing. On these sheets of paper, you can create a new look with several options for the arrangement of objects. Be sure to think over this question, since all further stages will depend on it. It is better to leave a minimum of furniture that you will really use all the time - daily and many times. The rest of the interior items - for example, various decorative elements, as well as furniture for rare use (mezzanines, and so on) should be arranged as compactly as possible.
The technical plan of the apartment will help to arrange the furniture correctly
The second stage will be the development of a comfortable and multifunctional housing design. Consideration should be given to planning and expanding the space. Of course, arranging furniture will help save space, but you can also visually expand the space. A few practical tips will help us with this.
It is this factor that will greatly affect the appearance of the odnushka.Do not forget about the psychological factor - the selected shades will accompany you and all residents for many years.
The colors brown, blue and green have a relaxing effect.
Young people and couples most often buy one-room apartments. New housing bought on the secondary market is not important. Before entering it, it is planned to make repairs to a one-room apartment. Only this concept is very extensible and can mean both simple wallpaper re-gluing and redevelopment. We will demonstrate several repair results of varying degrees of "severity" in the article. They are completely different in style and purpose, but all about remodeling 1-bedroom apartments. Looking at the photo, you can apply some ideas in your own practice.
Repair of a one-room apartment-Khrushchev
One-room apartments usually do not differ in large areas. The dwellings of the old buildings - in the Khrushchevs - are about 30 square meters. m, but in new buildings it is already a little more: maybe 40 square meters or more. In any case, you have to carefully think over the layout and arrangement of furniture: every centimeter counts.
Where to start renovating a one-room apartment? It is necessary to draw a plan with dimensions, and on a scale. Then you need to look at what can be improved.
First of all, pay attention to the location of the doors. In old layouts, they were often made in the middle of the wall. This is very uneconomical from the point of view of the use of the area: too large a zone goes into the "dead". We walk in it, and there is no way to put anything. It is much more convenient if the doors are moved closer to one of the walls. Which one is up to you. Moreover, this is a restructuring, not a redevelopment, but it must be registered.
The biggest problem with small housing is very small bathrooms. In old houses, they are just tiny. They do not even have the ability to put a washing machine. Since the rest of the premises do not please with spaciousness, you have to arrange restructuring in order to find a place. Therefore, undertaking the repair of a one-room apartment, very often they demolish the partition between the bathroom and the toilet. They are definitely not carriers, so there are no problems with matching. This solution alone can provide the required centimeters.
One-room apartment renovation plan
The second thing that is often done is to replace the bathroom with a shower. This solution is not acceptable for everyone, but the space is getting a little more. You can put a ready-made shower cabin or make it yourself from bricks, tiles, pushing the wall into a half-brick or putting a folding door. Read how to make a shower cabin yourself here.
Removing partitions between the bathroom and toilet is one of the repair options
Most layouts have storage rooms. But their location is often so unfortunate that it's better without them. But the vacated space can be taken for equipment or made in this place a dressing room, built-in wardrobe. Let them take the same amount of space, but their functionality is much wider.
Demolition of storage rooms is already a standard solution
Since today new heaters have appeared that allow, with a small thickness, to achieve a high degree of thermal insulation, it has become possible to combine rooms with balconies or loggias. They insulate well not only the walls, but also the ceiling with the floor. Moreover, it is not out of place to make floor heating: it is difficult to transfer batteries (draft, agreement), but laying a heating cable is possible and relatively easy. A project for such heating is not required.
An example of the renovation of a 1-room apartment with a combined balcony
When combining rooms with a balcony, keep in mind that you can only delete the part that was under the window. Those walls that from floor to ceiling are strictly forbidden to touch. Such an alteration will never be legalized for you: these are external load-bearing walls and they are responsible for the integrity of the building.
Read how to equip a balcony or loggia here.
Another solution popular among young people: the demolition of almost all partitions.Only a bathroom with a toilet remains fenced off. All other walls are removed. It turns out the so-called studio apartment. From an ordinary one-room apartment with an area of slightly more than 30 meters with this type of repair, you can make a pretty decent room. There are disadvantages to this solution: the kitchen is practically combined with the rest of the rooms and the smells of food will spread throughout the apartment. Therefore, there must be a powerful hood in it. This solves the problem.
Make a studio apartment out of a one-room apartment
This option can be modified - to make the walls beveled, etc. Just remember that it is possible to expand the area of bathrooms and kitchens only at the expense of technical rooms. Since in this case this happens at the expense of the hallway, there are no problems. But in this area, you will have to do reinforced waterproofing: several layers will be required for sure. Be prepared for this to be spelled out in the draft approval.
You will find some ideas for renovating a one-room apartment in the video. The real object, filmed before renovation, then - the main stages and already "after".
VIDEO Having decided what you want to do in your one-room apartment during the renovation, you can submit the project for approval. This is not a quick matter. In the meantime, engage in the calculation of materials and their purchase. The advice is this: start a separate notebook or file - as you are used to. For each type of work, set aside a separate page where you write everything that needs to be done about this. First, all the work that is needed, then - in detail all the required materials. Moreover, up to nails, anchors, screws (with dimensions), scotch tape and other little things, which are innumerable.
Arrangement of furniture in a one-room apartment is a creative process
After completing the development for each type of work, make a general list of materials: add up the quantity. Then you can start looking for places of purchase. Something can be found on the Internet, something in stores. Small things are often taken without looking, but they prefer to make more or less large purchases by visiting stores. And this is correct: the quality cannot be determined by the picture. Therefore, first call, check the prices, then go to the addresses, look and feel. And feel free to ask questions. Until you collect all the materials, the documents will be ready.
While the apartment turns into a warehouse
That's when the actual work begins. Doing repairs in the apartment on their own or hiring a team - everyone decides this issue for himself. If you hire different people for different types of work, you need careful control during the whole process, since having done their "piece" of work, they will disappear. Those masters who come for them will nod that their predecessors did everything ... wrong.
It is impossible to give clear instructions on what and for what to do: there may be too different works, but in general the order is as follows:
Dismantling / installation of partitions.
Modernization of engineering systems (ventilation, plumbing) and electrical wiring (installation of an electrical panel, wiring in rooms through junction boxes).
Replacement of windows.
Leveling walls, ceilings, plaster.
Heating system installation.
Fill / flooring.
Door installation.
Finishing work.
Arrangement of furniture
If some work is not needed, just omit it. But if major repairs are planned, then all of them are necessary, especially in old apartments.
VIDEO If the renovation is going on in an already inhabited apartment, you are unambiguously connected with the items that you already have. Some of them will be replaced, but most of them usually remain. Since the premises are already inhabited, you can already imagine quite clearly where you can put new things / equipment, and when you look at them in a store or in a photo, you can quite accurately determine how much they "fit" into the existing space and furnishings.
One of the ways to increase the area during repairs is to dismantle partitions.This is the only option - no one will ever agree to transfer the kitchen to the place of the bedroom. Miracles can only happen on the first floor
When planning an interior in a new building, everything is more complicated and simpler. Easier - you start everything from scratch and no old things. You can choose the style, color, texture, without being tied to the existing elements. But the room is still unfamiliar, and it is difficult to imagine how this or that thing will look. In this case, design programs will help, which allow you to present projects in volume. Just drawing a plan is not enough: not everything that looks good on a piece of paper will also be good in volume. Other situations are not uncommon: what looked bad on the sheet turns out to be a godsend in volume. Therefore, you first develop a plan on a sheet, and then transfer it to a three-dimensional image. Only right away with dimensions, otherwise it's a waste of time.
At this stage, keep track of the little things. In which direction the door opens, what size it is, and how convenient it will be. And this applies not only to doors - entrance and interior, but also doors in wardrobes and cupboards. At the same time, do not forget about the passages: in order to be able to pass normally, the places should be 70-80 cm, but a little more is better. Further we will be based on specific examples.
In a typical Khrushchev building with an area of 32 meters, renovations were made, during which a separate bedroom was allocated. Moreover, alterations are minimal. The partition that fenced off the corridor (rather, just a door) was removed, the side wall was continued, with its help they fenced off a part of the living room, turning it into a bedroom.
Just pay attention: the apartment is corner. The room has two windows. This made it possible to get two full-fledged, albeit small, rooms.
Make an apartment with a bedroom from a small one-room apartment
When designing the interior that you want to see after renovation in your one-room apartment, rely on your daily activities.
Let's start from the doors. Here you are. You need to put your bags somewhere, sit down, take off your shoes, hang your clothes. Place all this in the hallway. The first step is the closet. In this case, he took a seat opposite the door. The photo shows an entrance hall in this apartment, a view from the side of the kitchen. To make the room brighter and more voluminous, the door in the closet opposite the kitchen is mirrored. It reflects light, illuminating during the day better than lamps.
This is the hallway from the kitchen side
If you look from the side of the door, there are two doors on the right: to the bedroom and the living room, directly to the kitchen.
This is a view from the side of the door
Next is the kitchen. Arriving with packages, you will inevitably find yourself there. Here, like everyone else: refrigerator, stove, sink. The refrigerator is located to the left of the window. All other equipment - along one wall, with a slight "approach" to the side.
So that in a small kitchen (a little more than 5 meters) the furniture does not seem very massive, the wall cabinets are very light. This is one of the techniques that allows you to expand the space. Read more about kitchen design development here.
In the living room there was a sofa along one of the walls. At first they planned a corner, but I liked it more.
This small room still contains a coffee table and a cabinet with appliances.
View of the living room from the side of the sofa
Now - the bedroom. There is a full bed in it, there was even a place for a chest of drawers, above which there was a TV. Between them, the standard width of the passage remains: just 70 cm.
It looks like this from the side of the bed
It turned out pretty nice and functional. The pictures were taken immediately after the renovation: many little things are simply not there, so everything looks somewhat official. The hosts (a young couple) have already received guests. 8 people fit in their small living room))
Apartment for a young couple, the design was developed by a specialist. Redevelopment was almost never done. The main alterations were made to the bathroom.
Apartment plan before renovation with dimensions
The rest of the "advantages" of the layout were played with the help of "design tricks".The plan of this 1-room apartment after renovation looks like this.
Repair of a one-room apartment
There is a small built-in wardrobe in the hallway. It is simply necessary. A small wall is specially placed under it.
The most serious limbs touched the bathroom: instead of a toilet, a technical room was made. There is a washing machine, boiler, storage systems.
Bathroom and technical room
In the bathroom, in order to fit in a small area, everything you need, Refused the bathroom. It was replaced with a shower box. It turned out compactly.
The color scheme of the kitchen is very interesting: gray tones with bright pink accents. The table of an unusual shape is made to order, as well as the kitchen set.
Unusual table and very interesting color scheme
So that the cabinets do not take up much space, it was decided to occupy only one wall. A rather big refrigerator even fit in here. So that the place above it does not "walk", a locker is hung over it. Also note that wall cabinets are almost ceiling-high: they put something that is not often used on the upper shelves.
Even a sofa fits in the kitchen less than 9 meters
To prevent the pink stools from looking too defiant, photo wallpaper is glued to the wall. They harmonize the entire interior.
There are many interesting solutions in the room. There was a free space to the right of the entrance. It is occupied by a full-length closet. This solved two problems: there is where to put things, and the room was made more square.
Wardrobe, to the left of the front door
It is divided into two zones by a translucent partition wall: work and rest. Zoning is emphasized by different wallpapers, as well as by the presence of a carpet in the recreation area.
Zoning a room using a partition shelf
This is what the working area looks like
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