53 m² turquoise apartment with an open plan living room: photos, video, and estimate of the completed interior

53 m<sup>2</sup> turquoise apartment with an open plan living room: photos, video, and estimate of the completed interior

The client requested an interior design for her mother, with a particular emphasis on incorporating a favorite color – turquoise. We designed a light and airy interior that embodies a spring-like mood within a standard two-room apartment in Moscow. Although the apartment has load-bearing pylons, we were able to achieve a convenient redesign.

We developed a comprehensive design project and handled the renovation of this interior. We prepared an estimate and fixed the implementation cost during the design stage, ensuring that the price remained unchanged throughout the renovation process.

Size	53 m²
Type	A two-bedroom apartment
Years	2023–2024
Features	Load-bearing pylons between rooms, small kitchen, and large walk-through hallway

Before

After

The client wished to have a spacious and welcoming environment for her mother, so we combined the kitchen and living room. In the center of this open plan living room, we designed a block with an oak texture to conceal the supporting pylon.

We divided the kitchen set into two sections. On one side, we positioned tall cabinets that include a refrigerator, two freezers, an oven, and a microwave, all situated next to the supporting pylon. Opposite this setup, we installed a straight worktop along with wall cabinets featuring turquoise facades.

We removed the standard window sill block at the loggia's exit and installed an in-floor convector in place of the radiator. We also replaced the loggia's glazing to make it warm and comfortable; this space has been transformed into an ideal breakfast area. We installed a French window, adding a Mediterranean vacation vibe to the kitchen.

We selected porcelain stoneware featuring a marble texture with burgundy veins to frame the entire kitchen. The burgundy color was chosen as it pairs beautifully with turquoise.

We incorporated a marble texture in the living room to create a cohesive visual flow in the space. This complements the turquoise wall-mounted chest of drawers and accentuates the supporting pylon behind the sofa. We hung Anastasia Dzhan's painting "Dreams" from the "Space of Silence" series, which is part of ART&BRUT GALLERY, above the chest of drawers.

We designed the kitchen cabinets as a single unit, incorporating the panels where the TV is mounted. To accommodate guests, we placed a foldable dark turquoise sofa opposite the TV.

When the sofa is unfolded, there is no space for a TV stand, so all the TV consoles are stored behind it, on one of the shelves in the kitchen cabinet.

To the right of the sofa, there is a dining table that has a larger tabletop compared to the one on the loggia. We placed the dark table against a light wooden-textured cabinet. The leftmost section of the cabinet is designated for storing glasses and other dishware that is used for special occasions.

We decorated the hallway in a rich burgundy color, painting the panel and frame of the front door to match the walls. A translucent chandelier made of thin wire complements the burgundy wall.

We painted the walls and ceiling in a uniform color: light gray-beige, making the interior feel more enveloping and cozy.

To the left of the front door, there are playful coat hooks. Next to them, there is a large wardrobe with mirrored doors. The hallway was dark before our renovation. Now, light from the kitchen and living room reaches this area.

We combined two bathrooms and attached part of the hallway to them, now it is a comfortable bathroom with a shower and a utility closet. Here we made a large mirrored closet, and placed the sink with a cabinet and a wall-mounted toilet against the background of porcelain stoneware with an active texture.

We relocated the bedroom door to the living room; that allowed us to design an interior without corridors so that all rooms can be accessed directly from the open-plan living room. As the client wanted, we created a workspace by the window featuring a hanging desk with drawers.

We decorated the wall behind the headboard with panels that extended to the fronts of the wardrobe. A ribbon in the future homeowner's favorite turquoise color is running along the ceiling above the bed and continuing down the fronts of the wardrobe, which now appeared to blend into the surroundings.

We concealed the air conditioner in the upper right corner of the cabinet. The facades can be opened when needed; when it is out of use, there is no reminder of it.

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The standard Moscow two-room apartment of 53 m2 has been transformed beyond recognition. In the video, we explained how we managed to increase the area of this apartment by 8 m2. This video was posted on YouTube.

Дизайн-проект кухни-гостиной в панельном доме

Дизайн-проект спальни в современном стиле

This is how we showcased the interior during the design stage: we carefully selected all objects and materials. Our meticulous attention to detail allowed us to create an interior that closely aligns with the original sketches.

Estimate

The estimate is valid as of February 2024. It does not constitute a public offer.

Design $6,871: Interior design project

$4,799

x

1 kit

=

$4,799

Furniture design project

$74

x

28 l.m

=

$2,072

Finishing materials $30,013: Coswick engineered board in the bedroom

$71

x

18 m²

=

$1,278

Ariostea porcelain stoneware in the kitchen-living room

$223

x

22 m²

=

$4,906

Estima porcelain stoneware

$46

x

54 m²

=

$2,484

Italon porcelain stoneware in the bathroom

$44

x

15 m²

=

$660

San Marco light gray-beige paint

$200

x

1 pc

=

$200

San Marco burgundy paint

$37

x

1 pc

=

$37

San Marco turquoise paint

$80

x

1 pc

=

$80

San Marco gray-beige wall paint

$37

x

1 pc

=

$37

Shell construction materials

$20,331

x

1 kit

=

$20,331

Doors and windows $11,856: Portalle front door

$2,149

x

1 pc

=

$2,149

Alexander Tischler front door panel

$457

x

1 pc

=

$457

Union flush mounting interior door

$895

x

2 pcs

=

$1,790

Balcony glazing

$5,059

x

1 kit

=

$5,059

Balcony door

$2,030

x

1 pc

=

$2,030

Verum doorstop

$35

x

2 pcs

=

$70

Colombo doorknob

$120

x

2 pcs

=

$240

Colombo door lock

$61

x

1 pc

=

$61

Furniture $53,824: Alexander Tischler wardrobe in the hallway

$6,890

x

1 pc

=

$6,890

Mononova pouf in the hallway

$319

x

1 pc

=

$319

Nofer Verona black hanger in the hallway

$208

x

6 pcs

=

$1,248

Schonbuch hanger in the hallway

$76

x

4 pcs

=

$304

Alexander Tischler dresser in the kitchen-living room

$1,352

x

1 pc

=

$1,352

Alexander Tischler wall panels in the kitchen-living room

$1,013

x

1 kit

=

$1,013

Mononova sofa

$2,733

x

1 pc

=

$2,733

Anni Haus dining table in the kitchen-living room

$354

x

1 pc

=

$354

Anni Haus chair in the kitchen-living room

$152

x

4 pcs

=

$608

Alexander Tischler kitchen with the countertop

$15,093

x

1 kit

=

$15,093

Anni Haus armchair in the balcony

$141

x

2 pcs

=

$282

Anni Haus dining table in the balcony

$303

x

1 pc

=

$303

Alexander Tischler wardrobe in the bedroom

$5,807

x

1 pc

=

$5,807

Alexander Tischler wall panels, desktop, and bedside tables

$3,201

x

1 kit

=

$3,201

Alexander Tischler countertop on the desktop

$1,240

x

1 pc

=

$1,240

Alexander Tischler countertop on bedside table

$310

x

2 pcs

=

$620

Mononova bed

$2,204

x

1 pc

=

$2,204

BoConcept chair in the bedroom

$1,361

x

1 pc

=

$1,361

Alexander Tischler cabinet under the sink and mirror cabinet in the bathroom

$4,127

x

1 kit

=

$4,127

Alexander Tischler countertop in the bathroom

$721

x

1 pc

=

$721

Alexander Tischler utility closet in the bathroom

$2,846

x

1 pc

=

$2,846

Alexander Tischler glass door in the bathroom

$1,198

x

1 pc

=

$1,198

Electrical items $3,652: Arlight built-in lamp

$21

x

36 pcs

=

$756

Arlight built-in lamp in the bathroom

$26

x

2 pcs

=

$52

Maytoni lamp in the kitchen-living room

$41

x

2 pcs

=

$82

Arlight sconce on the balcony

$96

x

1 pc

=

$96

Maytoni table lamp in the bedroom

$116

x

1 pc

=

$116

La Redoute bedside lamp

$89

x

2 pcs

=

$178

Bezhko chandelier in the kitchen-living room

$1,530

x

1 pc

=

$1,530

Elektrostandard sconce in the kitchen-living room

$130

x

1 pc

=

$130

Devi thermostat

$60

x

4 pcs

=

$240

Schneider Electric sockets and switches

$472

x

1 kit

=

$472

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning $5,439: Hisense air-conditioning system

$3,232

x

1 kit

=

$3,232

Vitron convector in the kitchen

$417

x

1 kit

=

$417

Guardo radiator in the kitchen-living room

$527

x

1 pc

=

$527

Guardo radiator in the bedroom

$437

x

1 pc

=

$437

Guardo radiator on the balcony

$357

x

1 pc

=

$357

Sunerzha towel warmer in the bathroom

$469

x

1 pc

=

$469

Sanitary ware $5,240: Vitra sink in the bathroom

$114

x

1 pc

=

$114

Stworki sink bottom valve

$33

x

1 pc

=

$33

Villeroy & Boch toilet

$454

x

1 pc

=

$454

Tece wall-hung toilet system

$493

x

1 kit

=

$493

Noken hygienic shower

$273

x

1 pc

=

$273

Noken sink faucet

$668

x

1 pc

=

$668

Noken shower unit

$943

x

1 kit

=

$943

Viega floor drain

$827

x

1 pc

=

$827

Omoikiri sink in the kitchen

$682

x

1 pc

=

$682

Omoikiri sink faucet in the kitchen

$387

x

1 pc

=

$387

Omoikiri dispenser in the kitchen

$55

x

1 pc

=

$55

Swog shelf in the bathroom

$269

x

1 pc

=

$269

AM.PM hanger in the bathroom

$18

x

1 pc

=

$18

AM.PM toilet roll holder

$24

x

1 pc

=

$24

Works $38,840: Building and installation management

$50

x

53 m²

=

$2,650

Preparatory and rough finishing

$2,357

x

1 kit

=

$2,357

Installation of water supply, sewerage, heating, and power supply systems

$7,203

x

1 kit

=

$7,203

Pre-finishing

$11,069

x

1 kit

=

$11,069

Fine finishing

$5,220

x

1 kit

=

$5,220

Fine installation of water supply, sewerage, heating, and power supply systems

$2,300

x

1 kit

=

$2,300

Logistics costs

$2,527

x

1 kit

=

$2,527

Furniture installation

$5,514

x

1 kit

=

$5,514

Total

$155,735

Team

Karen Karapetian

Chief Designer

Margarita Samoilova

Designer

Кonstantin Prokhorov

Engineer

Oleg Mokrushnikov

Engineer

Liubov Venertseva

Engineer

Ekaterina Baibakova

Head of Purchasing

Karen Nikoian

Head of Finishing

Evgenii Bridnya

Installation Manager

Olga Karapetian

Photographer

Nastasya Korbut

Stylist

Vera Minchenkova

Copywriting

We take care of the most difficult part!

Our client wanted to renew her mother's apartment to design a warm and inviting interior. We embodied all her wishes into the design project and completed the renovation. If you're looking to effortlessly bring your dream interior to life, let's work on it! Submit a request, and we'll provide you with an estimate for your interior project.

Interior production, from an executed contract to moving in,
takes from 12 months

Measurements

Making a layout

Making a sketch plan

Making the final design concept

Making a sketch plan for furniture

Making the final design concept for furniture

Designing the air ventilation system

Designing the heating system

Designing the water delivery system

Designing the wastewater disposal system

Designing the power supply system

Developing the budget

Construction supervision

Dismantling of partition walls

Erection of partition walls

Priming

Plastering

Soundproofing

Calking

Glass-fiber mat sizing

Coloring

Attaching porcelain stoneware

Floor soundproofing and waterproofing

Floor levelling

Installing underfloor heating

Placing porcelain stoneware onto the floor

Floor priming

Placing veneer wood onto the floor

Placing wood block flooring

Placing cork compensators

Ceiling soundproofing

Installing plasterboard ceiling

Ceiling priming

Ceiling calking

Putting glass-fiber mats onto the ceiling

Ceiling coloring

Cleaning

Installing the water delivery system and the wastewater disposal system

Installing the heating system

Installing the electricity supply system

Installing the vacuum ventilation system

Installing air conditioners

Windows installation

Doors installation

Furniture production

Furniture installation

Appliances installation

53 m2 turquoise apartment with an open plan living room: photos, video, and estimate of the completed interior

Interior production, from an executed contract to moving in,takes from 12 months

Interior production, from an executed contract to moving in,takes from 12 months

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53 m² turquoise apartment with an open plan living room: photos, video, and estimate of the completed interior

Interior production, from an executed contract to moving in,
takes from 12 months

Interior production, from an executed contract to moving in,
takes from 12 months