Apartments
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The classic design style of rooms such as a kitchen or bathroom always remains relevant. Even such a utilitarian object as a mixer should fully comply with the general design decision. In such a situation, the bronze mixer for the kitchen or bathroom will be an ideal choice.
Loft bed - industrial accent (24 photos)Loft bed - industrial accent (24 photos)
Like all furniture in the loft style, the bed should have a simple design, massive details and an aged look. Only such a combination will make it possible to achieve negligence and rarity necessary for a loft.
Creating a loft style in the room of a kid and a teenager (23 photos)Creating a loft style in the room of a kid and a teenager (23 photos)
Loft-style kids room is a great solution for small and large rooms. For this style, you should adhere to the basic rules that allow you to create a sense of a single space.
Loft hallway - industrial classic (29 photos)Loft hallway - industrial classic (29 photos)
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Loft style living room - freedom of creative thought with a factory touch (29 photos)Loft style living room - freedom of creative thought with a factory touch (29 photos)
Loft style living room - a choice of creative personalities ready for unconventional approaches to home decoration. At the same time, the loft is one of the least expensive interior styles.
Studio apartment and loft style: created for each other (34 photos)Studio apartment and loft style: created for each other (34 photos)
Studio apartment in the loft style - it is convenient, stylish and trendy. Learn about effective zoning techniques, style features, and current finishes.
Colored toilets: the possibility of colorization in the bathroom (22 photos)Colored toilets: the possibility of colorization in the bathroom (22 photos)
Classic toilets are presented in white, but to create a stylish and unusual design of the bathroom, you can use brightly colored toilets.
Floor-standing sink in the bathroom: interior features (30 photos)Floor-standing sink in the bathroom: interior features (30 photos)
A special class of bathroom fixtures includes a floor sink. This is a completely new direction in the design of the interior of the bathroom.
Stainless steel sink: quality and reliability for centuries (27 photos)Stainless steel sink: quality and reliability for centuries (27 photos)
The time-tested classic is the stainless steel sink. This design is characterized by high strength properties and a long service life.
Glass sink - elegant and stylish plumbing (26 photos)Glass sink - elegant and stylish plumbing (26 photos)
The glass sink in the bathroom looks very modern and unusual. Thanks to its transparent design, it seems to soar in the air and does not burden the space.
Bathroom without a sink: how to make the space as ergonomic as possible (26 photos)Bathroom without a sink: how to make the space as ergonomic as possible (26 photos)
The absence of a sink in a small bathroom is by no means a guarantee that it will be convenient to use and spacious in appearance. There are tricks that are indispensable.
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Apartments: a variety of options for modern buildings

Among the varieties of apartments there are the following:
  • Studio. One room without separation of the kitchen and the living room, the bathroom can be both combined and separate.
  • Hotel type. Compared to a studio apartment, a small kitchen in it is located, as a rule, in the corridor. The bathroom is combined.
  • Small family. It features a balcony or a loggia and two windows, the bathroom is combined.
  • 1-, 2-, 3-room apartments. On the living area there is a separate kitchen, separate bathroom and toilet, a corridor or entrance hall and a certain number of living rooms.
In addition, there is a free layout.This view is distinguished by an individual project created at the request of the owner of the apartment.

Floor plans

Each type of apartment has its own layout:
  • Isolated rooms. Each of the living rooms has a separate entrance from the hallway.
  • Adjoining rooms. In this case, one room has an entrance from the hallway and from it there is a passage to another room, it is possible to divide the rooms with an internal door.
  • Mixed layout. The territory of the apartment combines isolated and adjacent living quarters.
There are also free layouts, which are typical mainly for studio apartments. The layout of this housing is developed by the owner. A feature of non-serial construction projects is an individual development plan. This type of apartment belongs to luxury housing.

Types of apartments

Among both primary and secondary housing, a lot of different options are offered. To determine the most suitable housing, you need to familiarize yourself with the types of apartments and their features:
  • Stalinka. The apartment can be with separate and combined rooms.
  • Khrushchev 1-, 2-, 3-room apartments with high ceilings, combined bathroom.
  • Brezhnevka. The rooms are either separate or adjacent. In the house where the housing is located, there is an elevator and a garbage chute.
  • Small family. In such an apartment there is one room or a half. Living area is not more than 24 square meters. meters.
Apartments in new buildings are made on an individual project. Premium housing can be the most incredible, at the discretion of the owner.

Studio apartments

The most popular and fashionable housing in recent years are studio apartments. The layout of this type of apartment makes it possible to use a variety of modern stylish interiors. Available multifunctional living areas are different in size, configuration, number of storeys. Most popular:
  • with a small area that does not reach 25 m2;
  • with average living space, which can reach a maximum of 100 m2;
  • large elite studios with a total area of ​​more than 100 m2;
  • 2-floor studio apartments;
  • living spaces of several floors, united with each other by a single free layout.
The main advantage of modern studio apartments is their layout, which allows you to equip living space in one of a huge number of options.

Zones in apartments

All apartments perform many functions for each family member living in the territory, so the apartments are divided into zones that have their purpose. Most often, a standard apartment is divided into:
  • a narrow hallway or corridor;
  • kitchen;
  • dining room or living room;
  • bedroom for adults;
  • study or library;
  • room for children, possibly not one, depending on the number of children;
  • bathroom;
  • restroom.
Bathroom and toilet can be arranged in the same room. Not all zones can be in the apartment, the main thing is that everyone should be convenient and comfortable.

Interior styles

The choice of arrangement of the apartment depends on the preference of the owner and family members. The most popular are the following styles:
  • Classical. Fine style with expensive finishes, luxurious furniture, chic accessories.
  • Modern. It is distinguished by the ductility of materials, smooth lines, and many textures.
  • Art Deco. Elegant airy style with soft colors and expensive wooden furniture.
  • Minimalism. No frills and decorative elements, only the most necessary.
  • Kitsch. A peculiar combination of incongruous, defying everything and everyone.
  • High tech. High technology and versatility are the hallmarks of style.
The possibilities of various design solutions are endless. You can harmoniously combine details of different styles even in the same room. The choice of housing depends on the number of family members, their occupation and financial capabilities.Interior styles can be chosen in numerous catalogs of designers.

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