How to demarcate an apartment in a new way to make it more convenient and not get into trouble with regulatory authorities - this is in the article.
You will learn:
- which methods of redeveloping a two-room apartment into a three-room apartment are legal and which are prohibited;
- practical separation options without major repairs;
- what furniture will allow you to rationally use every centimeter of the rebuilt apartment;
- non-standard methods of arranging sleeping areas that are suitable even for a small bedroom.
Types of redevelopment prohibited by law
What are the consequences of violating the law with examples when converting from a two-room apartment to a three-room apartment? An apartment that has been modernized in violation of building codes is more difficult to sell, donate, or bequeath. Neglect of the requirements of the law also threatens to violate the integrity of the building.
Prohibited:
- carry out serious manipulations with load-bearing walls, including between the room and the balcony;
- carry out construction work that complicates access to communications;
- combine the bathroom with living rooms or move it to the kitchen;
- change the location of central heating radiators, move them to the loggia or balcony;
- combine the living space with a gasified kitchen without installing a lockable partition.
Children's
– The family travels a lot, so in the nursery we suggested making a map of the world on which we could mark the countries visited. The customers liked the idea, but they didn’t like ready-made solutions - they wanted something original, their own.
Therefore, we ordered a map from an artist, who hand-painted it above the bed. Now this is such an original feature of the children's room that all guests like.
All furniture for the children's room (bed, cabinets, table) was ordered from Belarusian furniture makers according to individual sketches. Smaller decor was purchased from IKEA.
The work area is highlighted in blue, which also extends to the ceiling.
“The room is quite large, so we decided to visually zone it - it turned out interesting,” explains Alena.
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so different twins
Now the renovation and interior arrangement of a 2-room apartment is at the final stage. We will present the final result in the form of a whole film, which can be viewed on the website. In the meantime, here’s the trailer for the “movie.”
This story will be useful:
- New residents who dreamed of a three-room apartment, but so far the situation allows them to buy only a two-room apartment.
- For new owners who have already bought an apartment with finishing touches and don’t know what to do next. After all, you want to create your own interior without destroying what has already been created.
- Experienced residents who are ready to change their home, making it more functional and comfortable.
Bathroom
Initially, the bathroom was separate, but as a result of the redevelopment, the small bathroom and toilet rooms were combined into one fairly spacious and bright room.
In the corner there is a large closet with a washing machine and shelves. Cabinets with quartz stone countertops were made to order. The tiles used were Spanish.
Apartment No. 2: golden mean
For another apartment we adapted the American style. Americans themselves do not call their style “classical” or American. Therefore, if you want to find a typical American style interior, you should look for the term transitional.
Transitional style is the golden mean between old and new. It is suitable for those who appreciate the tranquility and respectability of the classics, but want to keep up with the times.
The main feature of this style is its great flexibility with external simplicity and elegance. You can remove some details that become irrelevant. And add new ones that come with each next round of fashion. This way the house will always remain on trend.
What unites these two different styles?! In both styles, the main center of the house is the living room, combined with the kitchen. Both styles are flexible and can change and keep up with the times, while maintaining their basic features.
Sleeping place for parents
– The customer’s favorite hobby is literature. He has a large collection of books, and for it we allocated a spacious closet in the hallway, all the shelves in which were designed to fit the size of specific publications.
In this regard, the issue of storage space remained open. Therefore, it was decided to raise the sleeping place onto the podium, and make additional drawers below.
The sleeping “set” (bed and side cabinets) was also made to order from Belarusian furniture makers. The sliding partition was made of ferrous metal and glass. A thick curtain was hung immediately behind it, allowing the owners to separate their space from the common area of the kitchen and living room.
Furniture arrangement
The main problem when converting a two-room apartment into a three-room apartment is reducing the size of the existing rooms, which is taken into account when arranging the furniture. A reasonable solution would be to use multifunctional models and transformable structures: a sofa-bed, a table-book, a bed-wardrobe, a pouffe-storage system. Furniture that can be moved into a niche or podium during the daytime will be comfortable. Built-in models will also help save space.
What techniques for arranging furniture will be relevant when remodeling a two-room apartment into a three-room apartment?
Freeing living rooms from massive closets by moving them to the hallway, corridor or loggia will make the apartment more spacious.
Spacious storage systems in the hallway
Assess the frequency of use of each piece of furniture and, based on this, the need to purchase it in a full version. For example, if friendly feasts are not part of your habit, like eating at a spacious table, then pay attention to folding, lightweight or transformable models. The situation is similar with chairs.
Furniture as a means of zoning space, replacing walls and partitions, is an excellent solution for a former two-story building. Such furniture includes a shelving unit, a chest of drawers, a high sofa, and a bar counter.
Rack cabinet for dividing a two-room apartment
Wardrobe for room zoning
When arranging furniture, try to fill “dead zones” - places that are not used. Thus, storage systems are installed around the perimeter of doors, windows, and in corners.
A corner chest of drawers will decorate the bedroom, serving as a place to store textiles
Shelving around the perimeter of window openings
For apartments with small rooms, an asymmetrical method of arranging furniture is suitable, which does not provide for strict rules and restrictions. Objects are arranged based on the characteristics of the living space and the personal preferences of its inhabitants. The asymmetrical method of arranging furniture is optimal for narrow, rectangular or polygonal rooms.
Asymmetrical arrangement of furniture in the living room
Asymmetrical arrangement of furniture in the office is an additional means of zoning
The symmetrical and circular methods are suitable for square rooms, where it will be possible to install furniture at the same distance from the selected central point: on the sides of it or along the circumference. Such interiors look neater, but require careful planning.
Circular arrangement of furniture
Symmetrical furniture arrangement
What do modern designers advise to consider when arranging furniture in different rooms?
- The living room is a space not only for receiving guests, but also for practicing hobbies and spending family leisure time. Shelves with books, CDs, and an area with musical instruments would be appropriate. It is better to avoid bulky and tall furniture in the living room: this is a room for open communication and a pleasant time, not for storing things.
- In the bedroom, in addition to the bed and bedside tables, a trellis and a chest of drawers are useful. Whether to install one or two bedside tables depends on the size of the room. If necessary, the bedside table can be replaced with a chest of drawers. If the bedroom serves as an individual living room, then an expanded list of furniture will be needed. In addition to the bed, it includes a table, a wardrobe, a chair, an armchair, and a shelving unit.
- The children's room combines areas for learning, games, and sleep. The situation becomes more complicated if the room is intended for two or three children. A bunk bed, boxes and racks for toys and personal belongings, a spacious closet, a table and chairs will come in handy. Do not neglect the play area, because games are the key to a child’s full development.
- An office is not only a work area, but also a mini-workshop if the apartment’s inhabitants are interested in handicrafts or art. There is no need to fill your office with furniture, but items for inspiration or to set you up for work will come in handy. A bookcase or shelves, a table with a chair, a sofa with a coffee table - choose only the most practical and aesthetically pleasing.
- When arranging furniture in the kitchen of a two-room apartment, follow the rule of the working triangle. According to it, the sink, refrigerator and work surface are located at the points where the vertices of a triangle with equal sides are located. To free up space, organize vertical storage and replace a full-sized table with a folding, folding or extended window sill.
