80 m² loft-style apartment with two workplaces in Moscow

80 m<sup>2</sup> loft-style apartment with two workplaces

We designed this interior for a young couple. They wanted to have an apartment full of industrial elements and materials. It was also essential for them to have two workplaces and beautiful showcases for their memorabilia and collections.

We made a design project and completed the interior. We prepared the estimate and fixed the price for the completion in the stage of designing, therefore the price hadn’t changed during the repair process. We designed the cabinet furniture specially for this apartment.

Size	80 m²
Type	One-bedroom apartment
Years	2022–2023
Features	A corner apartment without load-bearing walls with two bathrooms and a narrow hallway

Before

After

We designed a contemporary interior with loft-style details so that even a kitchen set looks like an industrial object. The clients like to host the guests, so we left a kitchen and a living room united.

We applied not ordinary finish to the kitchen so it did not stand out from the brutalist interior. We made the facades of column cabinets and lower modules of MDF with metalized matte enamel. We finished the upper modules with American walnut veneer that has an active texture nicely contrasting with the metal. We did not extend the upper modules to the ceiling to visually lighten the kitchen; they form a narrow strip.

In the video, we discussed the elements we used to design the loft interior.

The wall along which the tabletop is located became longer after the redevelopment. But thanks to the layout, only the monolithic wall of column cabinet is visible from the living room, and the large countertop is not noticeable.

In more detail, we showed the design of this kitchen in the video.

We placed a wardrobe for rarely used items and an armchair with a coffee table on the balcony so that the homeowners could relax and enjoy the city view.

The ceiling most strongly references the industrial-like design: as the clients asked, we left the ceiling panel open and did not change its anthropogenic texture in any way.

The supply ventilation air ducts remained visible because of this approach, and we chose black tin pipes. Such a ceiling significantly worsens sound insulation, but this apartment is located on the top floor, so there will be no noise from neighbors. We also pointed some lamps at the ceiling; they highlight its texture and illuminate the interior with reflected light.

More about how we worked with the ceiling is in the video.

Brass retro valves on cast iron radiators are one more element in the factory-like aesthetics.

We chose dark porcelain stoneware and decorative brick for the wall in the living room colored as the sofa upholstery and décor.

We placed a double-sided wardrobe instead of a partition that divided a living room and a corridor left by a developer. Since this apartment doesn't have room for a separate walk-in closet, we designed several large closets.

To prevent the closet from looking like a blank wall from the side of the living room, we decorated its central modules with ribbed panels, and we made showcases with ribbed glass and built-in lighting on the left and right sides.

Behind the closet in the living room, there is a utility closet containing a washing machine and dryer. To the left, there is the door to the bathroom with a passage for the cat.

We talked about interior solutions for a comfortable life for the clients’ cat in more detail in the video.

One can access the bedroom from the living room. The doors leading there are painted in the same color as the walls on one side, and completely mirrored on the other.

We organized two workplaces in the bedroom; the first is located at the entrance. There is a hanging table with drawers and cabinets for storing documents and clothes. We placed the table here so that there is plenty of room next to it for movement in the VR helmet.

The second workplace is located at the corner window overlooking the city. Next to the table, there are open shelves and a showcase for the client’s memorabilia.

More about the two workplaces in this bedroom is in the video.

We designed and manufactured a bed, which we placed in the center of the room; its frame is a single unit with cabinets and wall panels. We made the bed’s base in black and deepened it with the sides veneered with American walnut. This way, the bed seems floating. We supplemented the wall panels above the headboard with wood strips and complemented them with lamps that rhythmically hang from the ceiling.

In more detail, we showed the design of this bed in the video.

We installed a mirrored cabinet with sockets and a hanging cabinet with a sink, under which there will be a litter tray for the cat in the bathroom. We chose an unusual porcelain tile decorating the bathroom that imitates the texture of metal sheets and rust.

Керамогранит с металлизированным эффектом

There was no room for a deep wardrobe in the small hallway, so we installed a tall and narrow wardrobe with a cross hanging for clothes. To visually expand the space of the hallway, we installed two high mirrors in it.

One can access the guest bathroom from the hallway. We enlarged the guest bathroom at the expense of the corridor. We were able to add a shower after the replanning; and now it’s separated by a ribbed partition, which unusually refracts the illumination of the niche for gels and shampoos.

We also shot a video review of this interior, where we talked in detail about all the planning and interior solutions.

Гостевой санузел в двухкомнатной квартире

We presented the interior this way in the design stage. All the items and materials were chosen. The detailed work allowed us to complete the interior as it was on the sketch.

Estimate

The estimate is valid as of August 2022. It does not constitute a public offer.

Design $12,190: The interior design project

$119

x

80 m²

=

$9,520

The furniture design project

$89

x

30 l. m

=

$2,670

Finishing materials $59,823: Italon light porcelain stoneware

$58

x

101 m²

=

$5,858

Italon dark porcelain stoneware

$58

x

13 m²

=

$754

Baueco decorative brick

$18

x

24 m²

=

$432

Kamshov brick grout

$20

x

2 pcs

=

$40

Italon dark gray porcelain stoneware

$57

x

35 m²

=

$1,995

Ariostea porcelain stoneware in the guest bathroom

$205

x

23 m²

=

$4,715

Serenissima Cir porcelain stoneware in the bathroom, type 1

$56

x

15 m²

=

$840

Serenissima Cir porcelain stoneware in the bathroom, type 2

$66

x

3 m²

=

$198

Serenissima Cir porcelain stoneware in the bathroom, type 3

$59

x

7 m²

=

$413

Serenissima Cir porcelain stoneware in the bathroom, type 4

$60

x

13 m²

=

$780

Grespania porcelain stoneware in the bathroom

$107

x

3 m²

=

$321

Derufa beige wall paint

$283

x

3 pcs

=

$849

Derufa dark gray paint

$283

x

1 pc

=

$283

Derufa ceiling paint

$249

x

1 pc

=

$249

Shell construction materials

$42,096

x

1 kit

=

$42,096

Doors and windows $17,338: Painting the windows

$3,023

x

1 kit

=

$3,023

Portalle front door

$3,679

x

1 pc

=

$3,679

Alexander Tischler front door panel

$312

x

1 pc

=

$312

Union flush mounting interior door in the guest bathroom

$1,133

x

1 pc

=

$1,133

Union flush mounting interior door in the bathroom

$1,216

x

1 pc

=

$1,216

Staywell cat door

$195

x

1 pc

=

$195

Union flush mounting interior door with the mirror in the bedroom

$1,521

x

1 pc

=

$1,521

Union doorknob

$172

x

3 pcs

=

$516

Union door latch

$65

x

3 pcs

=

$195

Colombo doorstop

$20

x

4 pcs

=

$80

The partition with the door in the balcony

$5,468

x

1 pc

=

$5,468

Furniture $143,420: Alexander Tischler shelf, mirror, and wardrobe in the hallway

$3,970

x

1 pc

=

$3,970

Alexander Tischler mirror in the hallway

$722

x

1 pc

=

$722

Normann Copenhagen pouf

$1,187

x

1 pc

=

$1,187

Alexander Tischler wardrobe in the living room

$22,779

x

1 pc

=

$22,779

Alexander Tischler kitchen with the countertop

$35,903

x

1 pc

=

$35,903

Arper dining table

$4,874

x

1 pc

=

$4,874

Bo Concept dining chairs

$1,937

x

4 pcs

=

$7,748

Alexander Tischler TV cabinet

$2,043

x

1 pc

=

$2,043

Mononova sofa

$6,369

x

1 pc

=

$6,369

Alexander Tischler cabinet above the toilet in the guest bathroom

$3,515

x

1 pc

=

$3,515

Alexander Tischler cabinet under the sink in the guest bathroom

$1,288

x

1 pc

=

$1,288

Alexander Tischler built-in sink in the guest bathroom

$736

x

1 pc

=

$736

Alexander Tischler glass door in the guest bathroom

$2,409

x

1 pc

=

$2,409

Alexander Tischler mirror cabinet in the bathroom

$1,614

x

1 pc

=

$1,614

Alexander Tischler cabinet under the sink in the bathroom

$1,735

x

1 pc

=

$1,735

Alexander Tischler built-in sink in the bathroom

$900

x

1 pc

=

$900

Alexander Tischler cabinet above the toilet in the bathroom

$1,938

x

1 pc

=

$1,938

Alexander Tischler utility closet in the bathroom

$1,189

x

1 pc

=

$1,189

Alexander Tischler wardrobe and desktop in the bedroom

$10,504

x

1 pc

=

$10,504

Bo Concept chairs

$2,578

x

2 pcs

=

$5,156

Alexander Tischler bed with a lifting mechanism

$1,744

x

1 pc

=

$1,744

Alexander Tischler wall panel in the bedroom

$4,249

x

1 pc

=

$4,249

Alexander Tischler bedside table

$479

x

2 pcs

=

$958

Alexander Tischler desktop, wardrobe, and dresser in the bedroom

$13,032

x

1 pc

=

$13,032

Alexander Tischler cabinet in the balcony

$2,434

x

1 pc

=

$2,434

Alexander Tischler windowsill in the living room

$986

x

1 kit

=

$986

Alexander Tischler windowsill in the kitchen

$699

x

1 kit

=

$699

Alexander Tischler windowsill in the balcony

$725

x

1 kit

=

$725

Alexander Tischler windowsill in the bedroom

$2,014

x

1 kit

=

$2,014

Electrical items $12,039: Sunerzha heated towel rail

$666

x

1 pc

=

$666

Maytoni lamp

$43

x

10 pcs

=

$430

Maytoni built-in lamp

$34

x

6 pcs

=

$204

Arlight magnetic track, 3 m

$208

x

4 pcs

=

$832

Arlight magnetic track, 1 m

$79

x

1 pc

=

$79

Arlight magnetic track connection kit

$22

x

1 kit

=

$22

Arlight magnetic linear lamp

$72

x

6 pcs

=

$432

Arlight cylindric magnetic track lamp

$66

x

12 pcs

=

$792

Ideal Lux chandelier in the kitchen-living room

$1,403

x

1 pc

=

$1,403

Ideal Lux sconce in the kitchen-living room

$269

x

1 pc

=

$269

Arlight led strip

$9

x

10 pcs

=

$90

The led strip corner profile

$14

x

2 pcs

=

$28

The led strip built-in profile

$15

x

4 pcs

=

$60

The led strip diffuser

$5

x

16 pcs

=

$80

Leds C4 lamp in the bedroom, type 1

$307

x

5 pcs

=

$1,535

Leds C4 lamp in the bedroom, type 2

$345

x

5 pcs

=

$1,725

Leds C4 sconce in the bedroom

$183

x

2 pcs

=

$366

Ideal Lux sconce in the bedroom

$129

x

1 pc

=

$129

Devi thermostat

$313

x

6 pcs

=

$1,878

Schneider Electric sockets and switches

$1,019

x

1 kit

=

$1,019

Ventilation and air-conditioning system $13,269: Royal Clima supply ventilation system

$4,514

x

1 kit

=

$4,514

Royal Clima humidification system

$4,595

x

1 kit

=

$4,595

Haier wall-mounted air conditioners

$4,160

x

1 kit

=

$4,160

Sanitary ware $18,836: Retro Style radiator in the living room and bedroom

$1,160

x

3 pcs

=

$3,480

Retro Style radiator in the bedroom, type 1

$812

x

1 pc

=

$812

Retro Style radiator in the bedroom, type 2

$580

x

1 pc

=

$580

Arbonia vertical radiator

$665

x

1 pc

=

$665

SR Rubinetterie radiator valve

$364

x

6 pcs

=

$2,184

Radiator mounting kit

$177

x

1 pc

=

$177

Omoikiri sink in the kitchen

$343

x

1 pc

=

$343

Omoikiri faucet in the kitchen

$641

x

1 pc

=

$641

Omoikiri disposal button in the kitchen

$86

x

1 pc

=

$86

Omoikiri dispenser in the kitchen

$122

x

1 pc

=

$122

Sanit wall-hung toilet system

$372

x

2 pcs

=

$744

Toto toilet

$470

x

2 pcs

=

$940

Timo sink siphon

$128

x

2 pcs

=

$256

Allen Brau foot valve in the bathroom

$60

x

2 pcs

=

$120

Timo faucet in the guest bathroom

$411

x

1 pc

=

$411

Timo shower unit in the guest bathroom

$1,911

x

1 pc

=

$1,911

Timo towel holder in the guest bathroom

$177

x

1 pc

=

$177

Timo soap dish

$90

x

2 pcs

=

$180

Wasserkraft soap dish

$53

x

1 pc

=

$53

The cornice in the bathroom

$285

x

1 pc

=

$285

Timo toilet brush

$134

x

2 pcs

=

$268

Timo toothbrush glass

$74

x

2 pcs

=

$148

Timo hook in the guest bathroom

$50

x

3 pcs

=

$150

Timo toilet roll holder

$97

x

2 pcs

=

$194

Timo towel holder in the guest bathroom

$94

x

1 pc

=

$94

Timo hygienic shower

$349

x

2 pcs

=

$698

Wotte bathtub

$1,101

x

1 pc

=

$1,101

Timo shower unit in the bathroom

$1,124

x

1 pc

=

$1,124

Timo sink faucet in the bathroom

$295

x

1 pc

=

$295

Tece floor drain

$597

x

1 pc

=

$597

Works $81,140: Building and installation management

$69

x

80 m²

=

$5,520

Building and installation works

$56,858

x

1 pc

=

$56,858

Logistics costs

$3,148

x

1 pc

=

$3,148

Furniture installation

$15,614

x

1 pc

=

$15,614

Total

$358,055

Team

Karen Karapetian

Chief Designer

Iuliia Tsapko

Designer

Кonstantin Prokhorov

Engineer

Oleg Mokrushnikov

Engineer

Ekaterina Baibakova

Head of Purchasing

Karen Nikoian

Head of Finishing

Evgenii Bridnya

Installation Manager

Nick Rudenko

Photographer

Nastasya Korbut

Stylist

Vera Minchenkova

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80 m² loft-style apartment with two workplaces in Moscow

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

Other interiors

80 m2 loft-style apartment with two workplaces in Moscow

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

Other interiors

80 m² loft-style apartment with two workplaces in Moscow