One-room apartments (despite the extremely limited area) remain very popular. Almost all new buildings have this type of housing, and do not forget about the secondary real estate market, which is widely represented "Brezhnevka" and "Khrushchev" in Soviet-style houses. In any case, the owners have the opportunity to remake the apartment according to their needs and in accordance with the available budget.
What you need to know about the redevelopment of residential premises
When redeveloping a one-bedroom apartment, the secondary should take into account the location of the supporting structures, which are not subject to demolition or significant reconstruction. All data are available in the technical passport of the room. You can start preparing a design project yourself or attract professionals who will realize all the wishes in a three-dimensional model. It is worth hiring contractors if you are unsure of your own skills or having enough time to repair. And to save money, read the instructions. Many repair and finishing work (pouring screed, put a floor covering, wallpaper, paint the ceilings) can be done independently.
Any redevelopment (demolition of partitions or expansion of the doorway) requires making changes to the general layout of the premises, needs to be agreed and approved by the technical inventory bureau. Otherwise, the owner will be fined for untimely notification of the licensing authorities. In any case, you will have to go through this procedure when selling a home. To get a quick result, for which it is not a pity to pay, you can resort to the services of full-cycle companies. Such companies will develop an interior design project, taking into account your wishes, draw up an estimate, with a minimum participation of the owners of the apartment, they will carry out construction and finishing works, legitimize redevelopment, bring and collect all the furniture.
Disadvantages to consider when redeveloping
Layout odnushki requires a serious approach. All changes (up to the arrangement of furniture and the shade of the walls) need to be carefully thought out to get a good result for relatively little money. Otherwise, it will be a typical odnushka in which there is not enough space to live comfortably. It is worth considering that one-room apartments have many disadvantages that, with the right approach, can be minimized. The living space in domestic apartments is very limited. The average footage is thirty-two square meters, so even at the planning stage you need to decide on the convenient location of all functional areas.
In most cases, odnushki low ceilings (unless, of course, we are talking about a one-room apartment in the "Stalin"), which does not allow us to increase the usable area due to the arrangement on the second floor of a bedroom or a place to relax. There is very little space in the bathroom and in the kitchen, so often the owners decide to hide the washing machine in the built-in closet in the kitchen, and the refrigerator is transferred to the hallway. The corridor is cramped, there are no mezzanines for storage or a small pantry, there is not always a balcony or a loggia, due to which you can increase the area of a living room or kitchen.
Almost the only indisputable advantage of odnushki is that such apartments are often located in the inner part of the house. This means that the apartments are much warmer than those in the front half. In any case, odnushka in a new building or in Khrushchev’s is own housing. The owners only need to properly equip it for a comfortable stay.
Rules for planning a one-room apartment
The plan of a one-room apartment should provide for the maximum free space. In a cramped room, in the kitchen and in the bathroom, it can be very crowded and uncomfortable, so often the owners choose an open plan. It is necessary to use as much light as possible. If natural light sources are not enough, then it is worth installing floor lamps, sconces, table lamps, spotlights where necessary. Multilevel lighting will help to make the interior more comfortable.
A game with color combinations can distract from a small area of living space. It is not necessary to paint the ceiling with white paint. The only reasonable rule is that the ceiling is better done a few shades lighter than the walls, which will visually increase the room. You can add gloss or rows of mirrors on the walls to make the apartment “easier to breathe”. An ordinary sliding wardrobe with mirrored doors will also cope with this task. This is both storage space and a way to visually increase space.
When choosing a style, it is worth giving preference to minimalism, which is based on the simplicity of forms and conciseness. Scandinavian style or modern classic are suitable. When arranging it, it is advisable to make the most of the possibilities of built-in furniture, which does not clutter up the territory, and shelving or bookcases that are much more practical than partitions made of chipboard or drywall are suitable as partitions for zoning the space.
Ways to equip a small apartment
All options for creating a functional, stylish and comfortable interior for small-sized apartments can be reduced to a specific list, which can be the starting point for the formation of an effective design project. The plan of a one-room apartment should ideally include the maximum open space. At the same time, all functional areas (except for the bathroom) are combined in one room.
If possible, you need to expand the window openings so that the apartment has more natural light. For each functional segment of the room, you need to use a local light source - a lighting device or a lighting system. Light finish is preferred where the darkest stain is the floor covering. This will visually increase the room. In addition, you should prefer the functionality of the decor. This means that in small spaces it is necessary to abandon thick carpets, candelabra and massive pieces of furniture. Such elements are difficult to combine with small spaces.
Open plan odnushki in "Khrushchev"
The open plan has long ceased to be considered a Western trend and has become the best option for organizing space in small domestic apartments. To gain access to all the facilities of the room and increase the chances of creating a comfortable interior, it is worth removing all the doors and partitions. The open plan of odnushka does not interfere with the free distribution of light, does not complicate daily traffic and does not constrain movements. At the same time, in a small room in all areas, one type of decoration is used. An exception can only be made for the kitchen.
The basic layout of small apartments
Planning the arrangement of an odnushka apartment should be based on the size and shape of the room. There are three main schemes for one-room dwellings: a corner apartment with two or three windows with several external walls, square and rectangular odnushki, which differ in the location inside the house. The most difficult thing is to correctly zon the space of a corner apartment. Such rooms are usually cold with uncomfortable windows. In fact, such shortcomings can easily be turned into advantages. External insulation will make the home warm, but even this is not required in new buildings, because modern building codes and technologies deal with dampness and cold in corner apartments at the construction stage. A large number of windows will make the limited space visually more spacious and lighter.
Rectangular apartments are most often studios. A feature of the layout of such odnushki in the "Khrushchev" is the principle of zoning. The space is not divided by anything, so the owners themselves must take care of the separation of functional zones, if necessary. It is better to arrange the living room in the center, separate the kitchen with a bar or dining table, and the bedroom, work area or children’s room with a bookcase or a bookcase. In square-shaped apartments there is very little space, so all the free space needs to be used to the maximum. It is advisable to choose built-in or transforming furniture. If you are lucky with the height of the ceilings, then you should think about arranging a two-tier structure.
Use of shelving and partitions
How to make dvushka from odnushki? A full-fledged two-room apartment on 32 square meters will not work, but such an effect can be created if the existing space is correctly divided into functional zones. As an interior partition, various storage systems are most often used so as not to clutter up the free space. You can separate the bedroom from the kitchen-living room with a thick curtain, so that you get an almost intimate area for relaxation. But to ensure sufficient natural lighting, it is still better to use non-deaf models of shelving and open, not to the full height. Partitions with storage space are needed for families with a child. Even in a small space for the smallest member of the family, you can highlight a corner - a rack for toys or a small play area.
Connection to a balcony or loggia apartment
A few additional square meters can greatly facilitate life, greatly improve the geometry of the room and provide additional light. In addition, the increase in area will positively affect the cost of housing during subsequent sale. How much does odnushka cost? The cost of an improved apartment will definitely increase. Joining a balcony or loggia will allow you to get rid of the trash accumulated there and provide care for the typical layout.
There are also disadvantages to this solution. It will be necessary to count on additional financial costs, because the balcony must be insulated, put double-glazed windows, install a warm floor to prevent condensation. It is worth considering the complexity of reconciling redevelopment. After joining the balcony with the room it will not be possible to use it in the same way as before. That is, you have to look for a place to dry clothes or store things.
At the same time, most owners of small-sized apartments with a balcony or a loggia still unite the space. A kitchen or a study room will be placed on the loggias, and if the view from the windows is mesmerizing, then it is worth spending money on insulation to place a bedroom there. Interesting? Still would! How to connect a balcony with a room? Combining can be done without demolition of the dividing wall, with full or partial demolition. On the loggias most often equip a small area for gatherings with friends and relaxation, a kitchen or dining area, a personal corner for the child.
Convertible furniture for small spaces
Furniture in odnushka is better to choose built-in or transforming. This is not just an interesting novelty, which will make the interior stylish, but a real necessity. When combining a bedroom and a living room in one room, for example, you need to distinguish between sleep and relaxation zones. You can install a folding sofa on which you can receive guests during the day, and relax at night. Another option is to use a bed “hidden” in a closet. You can put both a sofa and a bed, delimiting functional areas. This is suitable only for fairly spacious rooms.
The use of bunk structures
How to make a kindergarten from odnushka, and even with two tiers? This option for organizing space has recently gained popularity among homeowners with high ceilings. As a rule, they place a bedroom at the top, because the ceiling height in this zone does not play a significant role. The minimum height of the room to create a second level is 3.2 meters. The main possibilities of increasing the space when choosing this option of zoning should not be forgotten - light finish, glass and mirror surfaces, a minimal amount of decor are preferred, and brightness can be added using contrasting details and color accents.
One-room apartment interior style
Of course, the interior design completely depends on the personal preferences of the owners of the apartment, but most often in small spaces you can see minimalism. This style combines simplicity and functionality. Light shades, compact and practical furniture, a minimum of details are characteristic. The decoration may be imitation of brick, wood or concrete. To make the interior cozy, the owners add decorative pillows, textiles, candlesticks and figurines, but do not overdo it with such elements.
For young families, a continental style or modern classic, combining convenience and comfort, is suitable. If older people live in the studio, then the best design decision may be the Provence style interior design. Wooden furniture combined with patterned textiles will create an atmosphere of home comfort. Well complement the interior of family photos. The complete opposite of such a project is hi-tech. This is a modern style, which involves the use of built-in appliances in the kitchen, the location of the headsets along one line, the separation of the cooking area from the living room by the bar counter.
Stylish design projects of small apartments
The layout of odnushki can be convenient, stylish and maximally functional. Ready-made projects prove this. In an apartment of 33 square meters, you can put, for example, a kitchen with a large work surface, a spacious living room and an isolated bedroom. A practical solution is to divide the bathroom into the wide part, where the washbasin and the toilet are located, and the wide one, where a large bathtub is installed. From the entrance hall, the difference is invisible, because a built-in wardrobe is located in the niche. You can separate the bedroom from the entrance hall with a blank partition, and the living room with a glass partition or curtain.
In the same area you can get an isolated bedroom, studio, a spacious entrance hall and a bathroom, a small dressing room with a pantry. In the combined bathroom, you will have to abandon the bath in favor of a shower (or corner small bath), but the apartment will have a lot of storage space and a minimum of furniture in the rooms. The kitchen is interestingly located along opposite walls. There is a dining area with a large breakfast bar adjacent to the living room, a small built-in wardrobe in the bedroom. In place of the cabinet, you can place a dressing table and a mirror with additional lighting. This layout odnushki atypical, therefore, attracts attention.