Renovation and Interior Design of a Classic 61 m² Two-Room Apartment into a Two Bedroom (Euro-Three) Layout with a Kids’ Room, in “Primorsky Kvartal” Residential Complex, Saint Petersburg

This project was created for a young family with a child. The task was to transform a standard two-room apartment into a functional and comfortable space with three key zones: for the parents, the child, and shared family living.

Client’s Brief

The clients wanted to include in the apartment:

• A kitchen–dining–living room with a sofa and TV
• A bedroom with a walk-in closet and workspace
• A fully equipped kids’ room
• Two bathrooms (already present in the layout)

Issues with the Original Layout

• A narrow, dark hallway of 9 m² created by an off-centered entrance — an inefficient and underutilized area.
• The 10.9 m² kitchen was too small to serve as a proper social space — there was no room for a sofa or TV.

Planning Solution

We reconfigured the apartment entirely, rethinking the role of the hallway and using its potential:

• Entrance hall: transformed into a compact, bright, and ergonomic 4.25 m² space with a built-in wardrobe.
• Utility zone: a portion of the former hallway was converted into a laundry nook with space for a washer and dryer.
• Kitchen: moved into a niche along the former corridor and combined with the new dining-living area.
• Kids’ room: now located where the kitchen used to be — a private, full-sized 10.9 m² room with access to the loggia.

The Result

The final result is a functional, well-zoned apartment:

• Kitchen–dining–living room, 19.94 m²: a spacious central area for family life and entertaining.
• Master bedroom: with a dedicated 2.78 m² walk-in closet and space for a home office.
• Kids’ room, 10.83 m²: with access to a 3.2 m² loggia — a personal zone for sleeping, studying, and playing.
• Compact entrance hall: 4.25 m² with built-in storage and seamless flow into the living space.
• Utility zone: neatly integrated in the back of the apartment, isolated from the main living areas.
• Storage systems: thoughtfully designed built-in wardrobes throughout that reduce visual clutter and save space.

Interior Style

The interior follows a modern, functional style with Scandinavian influences. Key features include:

• A calm, natural palette: beige and green tones, light wood textures, and textile accents
• Clean, minimalist lines with no excess decoration
• Even, soft lighting including recessed and hidden sources

This approach creates an airy, peaceful atmosphere and emphasizes the smart spatial architecture.

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