All about two-room apartments

One-bedroom apartments are the most popular in the real estate market. This is an ideal home for both family people and those who are not in a hurry to acquire a soul mate and children.

As a rule, the layout of two-room apartments is fairly standard. There are now several options available to buyers.

Simple 2-room apartments, built in the USSR during the Khrushchev period, are small in size. The hallways are small and the ceilings are low. The advantage of such apartments is that although the rooms there are miniature, many of the walls between them are not load-bearing, so they can be easily dismantled to create an adjacent space. The standard area of ​​the "Khrushchev" is 30-46 sq. m.

Two-room "brezhnevki" are found in many areas of small towns. They are distinguished by small kitchens. The hallways provide space for a built-in wardrobe or even a small dressing room. The bathroom in such premises is, as a rule, adjoining. The average area of ​​a two-room apartment is 38-52 sq. m. There are very few possibilities for redevelopment, since most of the walls are load-bearing.

For a long time, "stalinka" in block houses were considered the most prestigious housing. They have high ceilings and interesting room layouts. A big plus of such apartments is that there are practically no load-bearing walls, so it is very easy to redevelop a large or small "stalinka". It is quite possible to turn a two-room apartment into a three-room apartment. The standard dimensions of such a room are 45-65 sq. m.

Such apartments in a nine-story building also appeared in the second half of the last century. The sizes of standard two-room apartments are 57-58 or 60 square meters. The footage and arrangement of rooms depends on which part of the house the "kopeck piece" is located in. The ceilings in these apartments are quite high, the floor is covered with parquet.

Apartments in new buildings, as a rule, have an original author's layout. The sizes of the premises vary. There are small-sized "kopeck pieces" with a size of 40, 42 or 47 square meters. m. There are also more spacious options of 70-80 or 100 sq. m.

If you wish, you can immediately find a room with an ideal layout. But many buyers, on the contrary, make a choice in favor of spacious studios without unnecessary walls and partitions, and then equip them on their own, thinking over their design.

There are two ways to redevelop an apartment. A two-room room is either divided into zones in different ways, or several rooms are connected into one, if possible. This allows you to make a comfortable and functional space out of a small apartment.

There are several ways to divide a room into several zones.

• Visually. To visually separate one part of the room from another, you can use different finishing materials and colors. For example, the work area can be decorated in colder shades, and the resting place in warm colors.

• Partitions. Partitions help to more clearly divide the space. Sliding models take up little space, are easy to assemble and disassemble. To make the room seem more spacious, it is worth using simple glass partitions.

• Furniture. For every meter of space to be functional, rooms can be divided into zones using shelves or cabinets. You can also use sofas or armchairs for this purpose. This method is mainly used if the room serves as a living room and bedroom or dining room.

Mirrors can be used to enlarge a space divided into several zones. They are usually installed in the hallway and corridor.

In some cases, in order to translate their idea into reality, the new owners of the apartment, on the contrary, demolish the walls. It should be borne in mind that not every wall in the house can be dismantled. You can see if it is a carrier on the room diagram.

Typically, when redeveloping a two-room apartment, homeowners resort to the following solutions.

• Combining a room with a balcony. This option is well suited for a small apartment of 35-40 square meters. The balcony must be insulated before expanding the premises.

• Moving the living room to the hallway. This redevelopment option allows you to turn a two-room apartment into a "three-ruble note".

• Combining kitchen and living room. This is another popular option that suits both young couples and families with children. It is especially convenient if guests often gather in the apartment.

• Combining bathroom and toilet. The creation of a comfortable combined bathroom allows you to place everything you need for personal care in this room.

Before redeveloping the premises, you need not only to study all the drawings, but also to agree on the project, as well as obtain permission to carry out all the work.

When arranging a recreation room, one must be guided by its size. There should be enough free space in the room for the person to feel comfortable. If the room is used only for its intended purpose, it will be enough to install a bed, a wardrobe and a couple of comfortable tables.

If the bedroom is a multitasking space, it will have to be divided into several zones. One of them will be working, the second - intended for rest. In the children's room, a separate corner can be allocated for a play space.

To make the room seem more spacious and comfortable, use light and pastel colors. They also allow you to quickly relax and get in the mood for relaxation. For wall decoration, wallpaper or light paint is usually used. The floor can be covered with a soft carpet. Wooden flooring also looks good in modern bedrooms.

Special attention should be paid to lighting. It's good if it is scattered and slightly muffled. It is best to choose a small chandelier for the bedroom. For the work area, it is worth purchasing a small table lamp. Lamps can be placed above the bed to be used for reading.

When the room is already furnished, you need to take care of the details. There should not be too many unnecessary details in the bedroom. To decorate the room, you can use pillows, candles, and baskets for storing cosmetics used before bed.

The guest room can be decorated in any of the popular styles.

It is characterized by the use of light colors and functional furniture. The walls in the living room in this style are usually decorated with plaster, wallpaper or painted. Laminate or light parquet is used as flooring.

Ceiling or linear lamps, as well as LED chandeliers are used to illuminate the space. Convertible furniture is good for such a living room.

This is a free street style that young creative people love. It is perfect for living rooms combined with kitchens. To decorate the walls in this style, light brick, wallpaper in neutral colors or matte paint are used.

Laminate and porcelain stoneware tiles are suitable for flooring. Against this background, furniture made of natural wood and dark metal looks great. Upholstered armchairs and sofas usually have neutral upholstery.

To decorate the room, you can use paintings, photographs or even handmade decorative trifles.

This style is characterized by the use of modern materials and interesting neon colors. The floor and walls in such a room, as a rule, are decorated in neutral colors. Bright accents, as well as original lighting with garlands, LEDs and small spotlights, help to dilute the atmosphere.

Furniture for such a non-standard living room should be selected comfortable and functional. Cabinets and shelves of an unusual shape with a futuristic decor look beautiful. They can be either closed or open.

This style is great for small spaces. When decorating living rooms in a light French style, you should choose warm pastel colors. Such shades as lavender, green, olive, blue are popular. The walls are usually covered with a coat of paint. There are also paper wallpapers with simple prints.

The furniture is chosen simple, "rustic". Wood in this style goes well with soft textiles. In a Provence style living room, simple paintings with images of flowers or animals will be appropriate. There is also a place for vases with fresh flowers and baskets with fresh fruits.

This is a time-tested option that is perfect for decorating a living room. To create a pleasant background, it is worth using a combination of beige and pastel walls with dark parquet. A room with high ceilings can be decorated with massive chandeliers.

Furniture for such living rooms is usually selected vintage or stylized as antiques. Upholstery with a light light pattern looks beautiful. On the shelves and tables, it is worth finding space for framed photographs, books and a few souvenirs.

Regardless of the style in which the common room is decorated, you should not clutter it up with a lot of things.

The kitchen space should not only be comfortable, but also stylish. When properly furnished, this space will become a favorite gathering place for the whole family. There are several popular ideas you can use for inspiration.

• Classic kitchen set. To save time and free space, it is worth buying a ready-made kitchen in your favorite color. It will have enough space to store all kitchen utensils and necessary equipment. This option is great for small spaces.

• Kitchen with an island. A convenient solution that many housewives like. The kitchen island is a compact set located in the center of the kitchen. It can be equipped with a stove, a sink and convenient cabinets for storing dishes and various food supplies. In some cases, the bar is part of the kitchen island. This option is great for spacious kitchens combined with living rooms.

• A room with a multi-level floor. Very often, for zoning a space, craftsmen mount floors at different levels. On the podium, sofas, armchairs and tables are usually installed. This place is the dining area. The rest of the kitchen is used as a workspace.

The following details will help to add personality to your room:

• an unusual kitchen apron made of glass, natural stone or tiles;

• original chandeliers and lamps located in different areas;

• handmade decorative details.

Special attention should be paid to the choice of the door. If the kitchen is small, you should choose a model with glass. It can be matte, transparent or darkened.

In two-room apartments, the bathroom is usually combined for convenience. It is important to use every free meter of such a room with benefit.

The first step is to choose the right materials for wall and ceiling decoration. Many people use ceramic tiles for this purpose. You can also opt for paint. It is very important that it is resistant to temperature extremes and moisture.

The next important step is choosing the right plumbing. To save space, it is worth choosing corner and hanging toilet models. The bath can be easily replaced with a small shower.

In order to decorate a bathroom in a two-room apartment, you can use various interesting details.

• Moisture resistant panel. You can place a beautiful drawing above the bathroom or next to the shelves. If desired, you can apply any pictures or patterns you like on a tile with a photo print.

• Stabilized moss. This material is good in that it does not need additional lighting and normally exists in high humidity conditions. You can use it to decorate walls or the space around a mirror.

• Stained glass windows. One wall or part of it can be decorated with stained glass elements. It will turn out very nicely.

The decor will not be superfluous even in a very small room. It will only make it more cozy and unique.

Hallways in two-room apartments are usually small and are used to store things that should always be at hand.

When decorating a room, you should choose light colors - so the space will seem more spacious. Also pay attention to the wallpaper with wide horizontal lines. They will also visually enlarge the hallway.

The choice of lighting also plays an important role in the design of the room. Large chandeliers and wall lamps should be discarded - they make the interior very heavy. It is best to choose small models. Small lamps can be used to decorate the space next to the mirror. In this case, it will be more convenient to get ready before leaving.

Hallway furniture should be simple and functional. As a rule, this room is equipped with:

• full-length mirror;
• wardrobe for storing outerwear;
• shoe shelves;
• pouf or small shop;
• whatnot for storing various little things.

When choosing furniture, you should pay attention to its quality, because it is used quite actively in this walk-through room.

To make your two-room apartment really cozy, you need to pay attention not only to the main points, but also to the little things. Before turning your ideas into reality, you can try to depict everything on paper. In this case, it will be much easier to achieve the desired result.