Choosing interior color when remodeling a four-room Khrushchev house
The right choice of color can set the tone for the entire interior, so you need to choose carefully. It is worth following these recommendations:
- to visually expand the hall, light colors are used, from white to light green, as well as yellow, white or reddish lighting;
- the windows are decorated with curtains in light colors;
- It is better to decorate the bedroom in light, cool shades, while installing lighting with white or bluish light;
- For the kitchen, light warm colors are used, as well as intense and bright lighting;
- a color contrast option is possible, when the lower part of the walls is decorated in dark colors, and the upper part in light colors;
- furniture should be light brown or white.
You can use built-in wardrobes, which are distinguished by their space saving.
Note! The use of dark furniture is strongly discouraged as it will create a feeling of bulkiness and overcrowding.
Redevelopment of a Khrushchev building is not the easiest, but very interesting task. If you approach it wisely and with imagination, you can create the ideal apartment for yourself.
A multi-room Khrushchev house has many redevelopment options. Here you can create comfortable housing with an interesting layout.
Expensive living room decoration
Turning to specialists is the right decision when you want to modernize your home at a professional level. The budget framework and stylistic solution are discussed with the designer when he arrives for measurements and a preliminary assessment of the space.
When renovating an apartment, it is also easy to add and insulate the balcony space, equipping it according to the principle of functional expediency:
- Greenhouse;
- Workshop;
- Gym;
- Summer bedroom;
- Additional study or games room and computer desk.
With this approach, you can afford a complete transformation of the living room:
- Remove all old coverings, arrange a modern floor with a podium, using zoning techniques with bottom lighting.
- Update the heating system, install designer radiators or a warm cable with a “smart relay”.
- Replace outdated suspended ceilings by choosing the best option for a new stylistic solution.
- Remove secondary partitions to reconstruct the room in a new format.
- Cut off part of the living room area at an angle to connect it to a narrow living room or hallway.
- Replace windows and interior doors with glass doors or sliding mirror systems.
By inviting a specialist, you can afford to do things that you cannot do yourself.
How to make a suspended ceiling for me
The stretch ceiling was made by a master, because it requires special skills and tools. Finding a good and cheap master in Kazan is quite difficult. I try to contact specialists directly, because companies charge more.
I decided to make a glossy stretch ceiling with spotlights. To choose the optimal cost of the work, I invited several craftsmen. Departure and measurements are free. They examined the room and announced prices. The most budget offer: 300 ₽ per square meter (work + materials) and 400 ₽ for each spotlight (with lamp and light bulb), 600 ₽ per meter of curtains.
Say “yes” to non-trivial combinations
It is not at all necessary to turn a Soviet interior into a classic one. Firstly, the result is unlikely to be successful, and secondly, there are more interesting options. For example, eclectic. This style allows for the combination of things in the interior that at first glance seem incompatible. Thus, an eclectic interior allows for a high-tech lamp surrounded by old furniture. But be careful - in order to create high-quality eclecticism in the environment, you need to have excellent taste.
As the first step towards transforming your interior, we recommend choosing to update your furniture. It’s better to find out the details of the process in the article 15 incredible ideas that will allow you to breathe life into old furniture.
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Not a step without textiles
When we say that it is impossible to imagine a cozy apartment without textiles, we do not mean multi-layer curtains with lambrequins. We'll have to get rid of them. But light translucent curtains or Roman blinds will effectively refresh the interior. Textile covers and bedspreads will help hide worn furniture upholstery, and bright printed pillows will radically change the perception of an old apartment. But if the interior is overloaded with small details and various details, then it is better to refuse flashy textiles. On the contrary, opt for solid colors that will help balance the decor and make it more harmonious.
Design techniques
- The surface of the walls should not only be monochromatic, but also smooth. This is not the case when it is necessary to apply all modern innovations.
- all forms used in the design should be as simple as possible
- Living room lighting should be different, the ideal option is its complete decentralization
- the presence of furniture should be minimal, just as it should not be overloaded with other elements that are usually used to decorate interiors
More light and shine
After freeing the windows from multi-layer curtains, it’s time to move on to increasing the degree of artificial lighting. In most Soviet apartments you can find only one chandelier hanging in the center of the room. As a result, the room looks gloomy in the evening, and people do not have enough light. Table and floor lamps and candles will help solve the problem of insufficient lighting. The atmosphere will immediately become more comfortable! Also pay attention to the various interior details with a glossy sheen - gold, silver, bronze... They harmonize perfectly with the dark wooden furniture that abounds in the apartments and elevate the decor. Photo frames, furniture fittings, lamps, lamps can be shiny...
How I prepared a room for renovation
Looking ahead, I will say that I did all the pre-finishing and finishing work myself. In addition to work on suspended ceilings.
First I had to get rid of the old wallpaper, remove the dark linoleum and tear off all the tiles. At this stage there were no costs, since I had all the tools and did all the work myself. As they say, breaking is not building. I removed the tiles using a hammer drill in a couple of hours. Removing the old wallpaper and linoleum was also not difficult.
There was no need to prepare the floor, since it was visually even, although with differences. That’s why I chose linoleum - when laying it, you don’t need to additionally level the floors, it is less picky about the curvature of the floor, which cannot be said about laminate. This is also saving money.
Redevelopment options for 4-room Khrushchev-era apartment buildings depending on area
49 sq m
To equip such a small room, you will have to make a lot of effort. Here are some options for redevelopment:
- turn the apartment into a two- or three-room apartment;
- use the storage area as part of the hallway and dressing room;
- remove the partition or make an arch between the kitchen and living room, moving the dining table into the latter;
- work on the passage room: reduce its size by creating an additional passage.
For the hall, it is advisable to use plain wallpaper. Textile wallpaper with diagonal or parallel lines will also fit perfectly into the design.
Note! For small apartments, it is worth using narrow built-in wardrobes up to the ceiling with sliding doors.
60 sq m
The following changes are suitable for such an apartment:
- connect the bathroom and toilet, expanding them due to part of the corridor;
- combine the kitchen and living room or all rooms into a studio;
- dismantle the wall between the balcony and the room;
- for the studio, use partial partitions.
If difficulties arise during the renovation and planning of a one-room space, then this problem should not arise with 4 rooms.
Make room for something new
The problem with most old apartments is total clutter. Feel free to get rid of all items that you do not use for more than six months. Throw away things that don’t bring you pleasure when looking at them – we’re talking about decor. Leave only the essentials, and breathing in your old apartment will become much easier! The fewer random small items it contains, the better. If you want to transform a rented apartment where you can’t throw away small things, then pack them in boxes and hide them in the sofa, on the mezzanine or under the bed. Sticking wires also create the impression of clutter. Hide them in special boxes, secure them under the countertops... The original solution is to wrap the wires with twine or tape, but in this case you must first make sure that the electrical communications are working properly.
Redevelopment options for a 4-room Khrushchev apartment
A typical four-room Khrushchev apartment has a small kitchen, a bathroom (usually combined), a walk-through living room and three living rooms that are suitable for the role of a bedroom, an office and a nursery. If you want to change this arrangement, you can implement the following options:
- Large living room. The Khrushchev apartment has a relatively large living room, but it can be expanded by adding one more room. This change will make the room more spacious and brighter. There are also new design possibilities.
- Creation of a two- or three-room apartment. Here partitions between any rooms can be removed and, if necessary, new ones can be installed. This option will allow you to create a layout that is comfortable for living.
- Creation of a studio. In this case, you can demolish only the wall between the living room and the kitchen, but you can demolish all the others (if permissible). This redevelopment is exactly in the spirit of the latest trends, and the apartment will turn out not only spacious, but also modern.
- Fifth room. An atypical option, but if you need to have another room, it is quite possible to separate part of the living room. Or, for corner apartments with an additional window, the division can be carried out based on it. The resulting rooms will be very small, but this option is acceptable for dividing a nursery. This can be done using a low partition or a solid wall made of plasterboard.
- Division into two apartments. Perhaps not in every home due to rooms with high humidity. It would be a good solution for two families.
Bathrooms in apartment buildings are prohibited from being placed above the living quarters of the lower floors.
Note! The strength of internal partitions in panel houses is higher than in brick ones. This is worth keeping in mind when planning the scope of changes.
Popular styles for four-room Khrushchev apartments
Thinking over a style solution is very important when planning a renovation. The redevelopment project also depends on his choice, because each of them will look appropriate only on a certain scale.
Minimalism
The most versatile option. It involves the use of geometrically strict forms with a smooth, simple surface and an almost complete absence of decorative elements. The decoration used is simple and light.
Large objects are placed so as not to restrict movement.
Japanese
It is characterized by a small amount of squat furniture, which visually increases the height of the rooms, as well as a lack of decoration and clutter.
If the living room is located near the kitchen, then you can remove the wall between these rooms.
High tech
We can say that for Khrushchev this style is optimal, and here’s why:
- mirror and glossy surfaces are used to visually expand the room;
- furniture with straight lines is selected, which allows you to emphasize individual elements;
- light colors are used;
- The apartment is equipped with built-in and multifunctional furniture, which is perfect for small sizes.
The result was a spacious room for preparing food, receiving guests and holding various celebrations.
Vanguard
This style combines the incongruous, so when choosing it, standard pieces of furniture are not used.
The peculiarity of such an interior is the mixing of colors, contrasts, sharp corners and unusual shapes.
8. Bright details create an effect of novelty and surprise.
The problem with interiors created during the Soviet period is their monotony. As a result, the apartment looks boring and predictable. Therefore, we recommend that you liven things up by using a few bright details. Even one item of non-standard color can radically transform a Soviet interior. The more contrasting the environment, the less it will be perceived as outdated and unfashionable.
Remember and realize that the furniture is not nailed to the floor
Huge wardrobes and sofas, on which the eye continually rests, make a depressing impression. Since changing furniture does not fit into our budget, all that remains is to rearrange it correctly. Furniture should not block the sun's rays entering the apartment from the street. Also try to place it in such a way that it does not come into view from positions where you spend the most time. For example, in the living room you should not place a cabinet next to the TV, since the massive furniture will always be noticeable to the person watching it. It is not necessary to place furniture along the walls. If the area of the apartment allows, try using it for zoning. For example, a sofa located in the central part of the room will allow you to divide the room into several functional zones. You can instantly refresh the interior with the help of a screen or a rack on wheels. At the first sign of fatigue from the interior, simply move them, and a feeling of newness is guaranteed.
