Layout of a Four-Room Apartment (90+ photos)

Four-room apartments are usually intended for large families. Therefore, when choosing an apartment, its layout is so important - comfortable and functional. The layout should suit the tastes of each family member and correspond to their habits and personalities.

To facilitate the selection of a suitable layout, it is recommended to adopt two important principles, which at first glance seem incompatible: the rooms should be isolated from each other as much as possible, but at the same time the feeling of freedom and space in them should not be lost.

To solve this problem most productively, let’s consider the most important factors influencing the choice of premises.

Layout options depending on the room

The layout of a 4-room apartment differs from most others in the different rooms and their number. And the rooms can be separate or walk-through, which is not often seen in two-room apartments.

Design of a four-room apartment in a panel house

There are various variations of apartment plans. But the main option for a panel house is the option with three separate bedrooms, which are connected by a corridor. As a rule, one of the rooms is larger than the others.

In Khrushchev

Khrushchev apartments, as we know, are small rooms, namely: narrow passageways, tiny kitchens, combined bathrooms and toilets, and low ceilings. However, four-room apartments are also found.

A modern person is unlikely to like a 4-room Khrushchev house, but it will be interesting to equip it too. 4-room Khrushchev house, the layout of which will be presented in the photo.

In Stalin

Things are completely different in Stalinist apartments. High ceilings, more than 3 meters, wide corridors, separate toilets and bathrooms, impressive kitchen sizes. And due to the fact that the houses were built of brick, they have good sound insulation and better thermal protection than panel houses. This is where a designer can roam.

How to make a layout?

An apartment with 4 living rooms may at first glance seem like a luxurious place for a large family to live, but sometimes even its free space can cause a number of inconveniences.

For example, many are not satisfied with the shape of the hallways (often the room looks like a narrow and long room), the incorrect connection between the kitchen and the living room, or the lack of a separate bathroom.

In order to fix all this, you need to make changes to the typical housing layout; this will help not only organize the space as much as possible, but also make the rooms cozy.

At the same time, it is important not to forget that each room in the house is unique and performs certain functions, so its design must be treated individually. Taking into account all these features, the layout of a four-room apartment can be done as follows:

Hallway

This room represents the “face” of the owners of the house, and therefore should look accordingly, but in most apartments it cannot please with its dimensions.

Traditionally, this is an elongated and long room, in which it is not only difficult to arrange furniture, but also to carry out the design.

To correct such a construction error, it is enough to make a small adjustment, namely, to divide the hallway into two zones: the entrance and the hall. In the first zone it is recommended to place a built-in wardrobe for clothes, a hanger, and in the corridor to create a relaxing environment you can place an armchair or soft pouf.

Zoning in the form of original decoration of the walls, ceiling and flooring would also be a good option for the hallway. The mezzanine will also help to visually block the area of the room.

A wardrobe is considered a traditional type of furniture in the hallway, as it provides storage for all things, clothes, and also fits harmoniously into the overall interior.

If the corridor is wide, then stylish sections or other multifunctional structures can be placed on both sides of the walls. Thus, the room can easily accommodate the clothes of all family members, an ironing board and a vacuum cleaner.

Kitchen

As a rule, many people live in a four-room apartment, so the kitchen should have space not only for storing various equipment, but also a large amount of dishes.

Traditionally, in multi-room apartments, the size of the kitchen leaves much to be desired, so the right solution in this situation would be to reconstruct the room, after which it takes on a U-shape.

In such a room it is much more convenient to place a kitchen table, and a wide window sill can serve as an additional place to create a dining area.

Recently, designers have also recommended combining kitchens with living rooms. To do this, demolish the wall and install a sliding partition or double door. Such a transformation not only makes the room cozy, but also expands the functionality of the room.

Living room

It is the largest room in the apartment.

The main task when planning this room is considered to be the correct organization of space, which would allow you to comfortably welcome guests and hold family holidays.

In addition, no one will refuse dinner with their loved ones in a warm atmosphere. It is advisable to distribute zones in the living room in such a way that at any moment it can turn into a chic place to relax. Wide swing doors are used as a divider between the dining room and living room.

Children's room and bedroom

Conventionally, these rooms can also be divided into separate zones. For example, a bedroom would be well complemented by a study. To create comfortable working conditions, you need to install hanging structures in the room; they will save usable space and serve as an excellent corner for storing things.

The same applies to a children's room; in the same way, you can allocate a place for study and relaxation, while the work area is best placed by the window. Special children's corners consisting of a bed, wardrobe and desk also look good indoors.

Bathroom

As a rule, four-room apartments have a separate bathroom, with the exception of older buildings. In “Stalin” and “Khrushchev” buildings the bathroom is small and combined with a bathtub, so in this case you have to deal with many problems.

In order to compactly arrange plumbing fixtures and furniture, it is recommended to install a corner bath or a small shower in such bathrooms.

You can also move the doorway from the kitchen and increase the space of the room. If the combined bathroom has a large area, then there will be no need to make any changes in the apartment, wall cabinets will be conveniently placed on the walls, and the cabinets can be additionally decorated with beautiful candles and soap.

Loggia

In multi-room housing, this space can be either separate or combined with an adjacent room. Due to the large size of the apartment, it is possible to do a lot of experiments with the design of the loggia. For example, a loggia that smoothly flows into the living room looks good.

This option is often chosen for apartments in Khrushchev, where all the rooms are small.

Using various design tricks, you can put armchairs and a sofa in place of the loggia and thereby easily expand the living room area, making it cozy and bright.

The only exception will be four-room apartments in buildings of the 97 series, where the load-bearing walls are not reinforced and cannot be demolished.

Kitchen

The design of a three-room apartment in a panel house is carefully thought out in terms of placing places where household utensils, household appliances, and kitchen supplies will be stored.

In the kitchen, the standard line of wall cabinets above the work area was supplemented with mezzanines reaching to the ceiling, thus increasing the useful storage volume. There you can keep those devices that are not needed daily.

It is very convenient in a small space, since the ergonomics are carefully calculated: from the refrigerator, supplies immediately go into the sink, then move to the work table for processing, and then go to the stove. As a result, the available space was enough to accommodate a fairly large table for family dinners.

Color selection

You can competently decorate your bedroom yourself by resorting to the well-known tricks of manipulating color.

When choosing a color you should consider:

Don't use too dark colors. Wood shades are allowed. It is recommended to use black color as a detail when decorating the interior: a dark floor or inserts on furniture is an excellent way out of the situation without harming the space.
White color will be the solution to all problems; it is the color that can create the effect of visual expansion of space. To ensure that the room does not look overly sterile, it is necessary to add several significant details: curtains or bed linen in a blue, light green or peach shade.
The predominance of too bright colors is not allowed: red, blue, yellow, orange. Such lights can negatively affect the psyche; in addition, they often eat up the useful space of a small bedroom.

When decorating a narrow bedroom, you should pay special attention to light; it also has a significant impact on the perception of space.

Living room-kitchen

As a result of a small redevelopment in a three-room apartment, it was possible to obtain a fairly large space.

This area comfortably accommodates three functional areas:

kitchen,
dining room,
living room.

Apartment design 80 sq. m. after all the changes includes a space in which, as a result of small changes, it was possible to successfully place a kitchen area, a dining room and a cozy living room.

The area intended for cooking is equipped with three main blocks: a voluminous storage system, a built-in sink and a work panel with a built-in electric stove.

In the space between the window and the storage system there is a work surface, and a dishwasher and washing machine are installed under it.

The white color used to decorate the apron visually expands the space.

To level the height of the window sill and the built-in work surface, tabletops of different thicknesses were used: 50 and 20 mm.

The room is equipped with an unusual decorative element in the form of a chandelier above the table, illuminating the dining area. The original lamps placed around it visually lighten the impression of a massive dining group.

The living room is decorated with an elegant beige sofa placed by the window. A TV stand in the form of a design of open shelves and a place for a TV is combined in style with a storage system at the entrance to the room.

The composition is complemented by chairs and an original armchair in mustard tones, placed near small coffee tables.

The interior of the apartment is decorated in light colors. The white wall in the living room is complemented by plaster elements and a shelf on original mounts, echoing the style of the dining group.

2+3 seating systems for living room

Another option, more suitable for a large living room, is the 2+3 seating system. Here you can choose from a variety of cozy two and three storey lounges to suit your living and family needs.

Designer lounges consisting of 2+3 seating systems are very easy to maintain and clean. It is also worth giving preference to electrically adjustable seating systems on the legs, back and neck with four shock absorbers, at least fully upholstered and with a wide range of sitting and lying positions.

When approaching the measurement of a sofa space or wall, note that the size of the sofa will be about a third smaller (2/3 principle).
Also consider the space between the sofa and the chair next to it. In this place you can place a tall pot or a small table.
You should start by choosing a sofa, intending it to be the most striking piece of furniture in the living room. After that we will choose the chairs, buffet table and rug.

Always consider the size and proportions of your living room space. Even if you choose a large or corner sofa for a small space, keep the look floating. All this will give a feeling of air in space.

Don't be afraid to place an armchair or sofa with its back to the entrance. The average height of a sofa is about 90 cm, and our eye glides over the furniture. The space will be just as large and attractive. The same goes for placing a chair or sofa in front of the exit window to the courtyard/balcony.

Balcony or loggia

The first ones can be “sewn up” and insulated, but they cannot be attached to the living space. The latter, in some cases, can be partially or completely added to the space of the living room or bedroom. It all depends on the design features and series of the house, as well as on the decision of the inspection. In any case, you cannot install a heating radiator there, but you can install an electric heated floor.

Insulated loggia as a workplace

What to consider when remodeling a four-room apartment There are things that can and cannot be done during renovation. And this is not about aesthetics, but about protecting the rights of residents. A legal redevelopment of a four-room apartment is considered to be one in which the changes made do not endanger the neighbors and the house as a whole.

Description of the advantages and disadvantages of a small bedroom

Quite often, the types of standard apartment projects do not suit buyers: the presence of low ceilings, narrow windows and not particularly convenient building space does not add interest to such apartments. Such disadvantages are found in Khrushchev-type bedrooms (see Bedroom design in Khrushchev: nuances in design). But they can also be used as advantages. It’s easier to turn a small room into a cozy nest that anyone will rush to after a hard day at work. This also provides an excellent chance to show off your talent and show off your ideal taste when designing the interior of a small bedroom. Here it is necessary to solve problems that do not exist in a large bedroom: it is necessary to visually increase the space, select the right color and the most necessary furniture. Working with miniature rooms is very exciting and addictive, and after its completion you can be happy with the result.

Standard plan

The layout of the 4-room Khrushchev house provides the following premises:

two bedrooms located in the farthest zone;
the third room is the living room, which is a passageway for these bedrooms;
the fourth room is another bedroom, located next to the kitchen;
the kitchen, bathroom and toilet are located next to the hallway, close to the entrance;
At the end of the hallway next to the living room there is a wardrobe compartment.

The next historically later type of multi-story building - a 9-story panel building, "Brezhnevka" - has some differences from the "Khrushchevka". Bedrooms and living rooms, kitchen and bathroom are located approximately the same as in 4-room “Khrushchev” apartments, but differ in size.

In St. Petersburg and Moscow, a renovation program has been carried out over the past few years - old “Khrushchev” buildings, many of which are considered unsafe, are subject to resettlement and dismantling. In return, construction companies, by order of federal and local authorities, will build new buildings in which the area of the rooms will increase slightly. Kitchens, bathrooms and corridors (including hallways) will become noticeably larger.

Brick “Khrushchev” and “Brezhnevka” buildings, regardless of the number of rooms in the apartments, have less ventilation and improved sound insulation.

Color spectrum

It is worth noting that the design of the bedroom should initially be aimed at a place of relaxation. It is in the bedroom that you want to lie down and relax; bright, irritating colors are considered inappropriate here. The most optimal shades are considered to be peaceful ones, those that promote calm and mental relaxation.

Note! The ideal option is light colors. They contribute to the visual expansion of space. You shouldn’t limit yourself to white and beige; they have a lot of attractive shades.

Choose the shade that you like best. With its use, as can be seen in the photo of a 4 by 4 bedroom, the room will acquire individuality and take on modern contours.

Another interesting detail. Warm colors should be used in the bedroom if the windows face north. For the south side, cool shades seem more suitable.

The mood and the necessary atmosphere can be created by using contrasting combinations. You can make the headboard a rich color; it will go perfectly with light tones.

Another way to decorate the interior of a 4 by 4 bedroom is to use photo wallpaper. This is a truly original solution, because you can highlight one wall with a bright family photo, and make the other walls light.

This choice will really attract attention and give the room a family feel. Soft carpets or bedspreads of a predominantly dark color are often used.

Redevelopment in a panel house. All features.

So, let's look at some of the nuances that are inherent in repairs in large-panel buildings.

3.1. Renovation of apartments in a panel house affecting load-bearing structures.

Coordinated redevelopment of an apartment in a panel house.

First, you need to determine which walls in your apartment are load-bearing. For these purposes, we have specially created a separate article, as well as a database of standard houses indicating the load-bearing walls on the apartment layouts of each series.

We highly recommend that you read it, but here we present only the main points. If a panel house was put into operation before 2007, then an opening in the main wall can be made and approved. At the same time, its permissible width varies in dimensions from 900-1100 mm, and the length of the remaining partition (from the outer wall or existing opening) must be at least 1000 mm. If a panel house was put into operation after 2007, and its author is the MNIITEP Institute or Mosproekt (more than 90% of all panel houses in Moscow), then the main walls cannot be touched, as this will violate the protection of the building from progressive destruction. In this case, the opening can only be made in a section of the supporting panel specially designed for this purpose, made in the form of a recess, if any.

The opening must be reinforced with a frame in accordance with a specially developed redevelopment project and approved.

3.2. Redevelopment of a panel apartment with the addition of a balcony.

Here we will voice only the main points.

Firstly, in any panel houses it is forbidden to remove the door threshold when entering the balcony; the author of the house project does not allow this to be done.

Secondly, it is possible to eliminate the window sill section of the outer wall only in houses built before 2007. It is prohibited to do this in houses after the year of construction after 2007, similarly to openings (see paragraph 1 of the article).

Comment to the video: Change of paragraph: the technical conclusion from the house designer when remodeling load-bearing structures must now be carried out in accordance with paragraph 1.4.8. Appendix 3 to Moscow Government Decree No. 508 (and not clause 1.4.7, as was the case before the introduction of PPM No. 1335).

3.3. Repair of a panel house according to a standard project.

From December 1, 2011, approval of the redevelopment of an apartment in a panel house in accordance with Government Decree No. 508 can be carried out according to a standard project. We reviewed in detail all aspects of using such a project here. To use a standard project, firstly, your apartment must be presented in a special catalog of standard projects (with exactly the same layout), and, secondly, your new apartment layout must absolutely coincide with the layout presented in this catalogue. In practice, it is very rare that the owner’s wishes to change his layout completely coincide with what is indicated in the catalog, so it is quite rare to use standard projects. In addition, not all series and not all types of apartments are presented in the catalog.

3.4. Redevelopment of an apartment in a panel house with gating of walls.

Very often, owners want to install electrical wiring and water supply and sewerage pipes inside load-bearing walls. A device for this penalty is prohibited by clause 10.11 of the Appendix. No. 1 to Moscow Government Resolution 508. Such interference with the load-bearing panel can lead to damage to its working fittings. If someone notices this (the manager or neighbors complain), then in addition to a fine, it will be necessary not only to repair the fine in the wall, but to strengthen it to restore the load-bearing capacity according to a special project from the author of the house project, which can cost fabulous money (up to 1000 000 rubles). Therefore, it is better not to make fines in load-bearing panels.

Redevelopment work

Quite often in apartments today, owners begin work to redevelop the area. This is due to the desire to make the home more comfortable. Redevelopment of a four-room apartment in a standard house of the P-3M series involves making a passage in the load-bearing wall between the guest and kitchen areas. P-3M is a building where the number of floors varies from 9 to 17 floors.

The passage from one room to another is allowed to be no more than 110 centimeters. But even thanks to such a narrow gap, the structural design of the entire room immediately changes. Now getting into the next room is much more convenient and faster, and the space seems visually larger, filling both rooms with light. The remodeling option, where the kitchen is combined with a general purpose room, is not acceptable if the kitchen area is equipped with a gas stove.

An alternative to completely demolishing the walls is to equip the doorway with a door that moves on rollers.

These apartments can also have balconies, of which there are two. One, on the living room side, designers recommend converting it into a relaxation area. It can be represented by a small table and comfortable compact poufs, so that on warm evenings, looking out the windows at the evening sunset, you can relax comfortably with a cup of tea. The second loggia in the bedroom can be used for a storage system. Here it is advisable to place high cabinets and shelves on which all things will be located. Of course, if the floor on which the apartment being remodeled is located is low, for example, the 1st or 2nd, then it is not entirely appropriate to arrange a rest area on the balcony, since prying eyes and noise will interfere with proper rest.

If you slightly reduce the size of the hallway, you can place an additional dressing room.

Successful redevelopment options

Many people are now trying to do redevelopment in Khrushchev buildings. Before starting such work, you need to familiarize yourself with the house plan and find out which load-bearing walls you have. The following redevelopment options are most often made:

You can make a studio out of a one-room apartment if you are not satisfied with a small kitchen. This option is suitable for one person;
if you have a walk-through room in a two-room apartment, you can combine it with a second one and make a spacious one-room apartment;

in three-room and four-room apartments rooms are also often combined;
in order, on the contrary, to divide the space inside the room, you can make an arch, a column or an additional wall - this is relevant for large families in one-room and two-room apartments.

All about the features of the redevelopment of the “Khrushchev”, see the following video.

Lighting options in a 4 by 4 living room

Flattering lighting creates the optical illusion of a large, airy space. The average cost of living room lamps is 7,000 rubles, but it is worth the investment because it can change the purpose of the living room with the click of a button.

Try to place additional lighting that will provide a small amount of light, pleasant for watching TV or a quiet evening.

What is prohibited:

• remove or make load-bearing walls vulnerable without approval; • reduce the area parameter below the norm (currently – 8 sq. m per person); • leave the tenant without natural light and heating; • expansion of non-residential space at the expense of residential space; • move the “wet zone” of the bathroom far from its original position; • dismantle various boxes and disrupt the operation of utility networks; • combine the hallway with common vestibules.

You should be especially careful with rooms with high humidity. If you touch them during the remodel, make sure they are not located above the wardrobe or bedrooms of the downstairs neighbors. Ultimately, if the final layout of a four-room apartment is ergonomic and comfortable, then it has enough storage space, and comfort is provided to all household members.

Hallway and corridor

If you've always dreamed of a wardrobe, try sacrificing space near the front door or part of the hallway. Believe me, even narrow cabinets up to the ceiling can accommodate a lot of things. In this case, the loss of space can be compensated for by mirrored doors.

Spacious closet in the hallway

How to properly organize space?

So, the standard layout of a 4-room apartment in panel high-rise buildings has the following disadvantages:

narrow and long hallway;
lack of space for kitchen furniture;
the living room and kitchen are separated by one of the bedrooms and are connected only through the hallway;
impracticality of a loggia or balcony for installing furniture;
The combined bathroom is limited due to the adjoining of adjacent rooms.

If these shortcomings are significant for you, it’s time to change the apartment plan. When obtaining permission from authorities to demolish partitions, follow these steps.

Hallway zoning - division into zones for a dressing room and seating areas. It is recommended to install a designer wardrobe and a couple of small poufs.

At this point, you may need, for example, hanging shelves located above the table and a wall bars with a horizontal bar for physical education.

Choosing furniture for a four-room apartment

When there is complete clarity in the interior of the room, the walls, ceilings and floors are done, the furniture is chosen, then you can begin to arrange it. Before this, it is recommended to order or make your own room design.

Correct arrangement of furniture

To place furniture in the room, select the main element. If this is a kitchen, then a dining table. For the bedroom there is a bed, and in the living room there may be a TV.

To visually increase the size of the room, you need to hang pictures as high as possible. Particular attention should be paid to the corners. They are rarely left empty. Therefore, it is recommended to install a vase, corner cabinet or shelving.

The room should not be heavily crowded with furniture. It must remain free to move.

The owners of a 4-room apartment are very lucky. The large area allows the whole family to fit in, be nearby, and at the same time be left alone. Planning a 4-room apartment can be a pleasant task that will make all your cherished dreams come true.

Options for redevelopment of a two-room apartment

In most cases, redevelopment involves dividing one large room into two smaller ones. However, during the redevelopment process, you should remember that, for example, the area of a children's room should be at least 9 square meters. m. In addition, the newly acquired premises should not be left without natural light.

Another redevelopment option that allows you to gain a few extra square meters is to combine a bathroom. When carrying out this work, remember that any action involving the transfer of a toilet and bathroom must be accompanied by the application of waterproofing coatings, which will delay the spread of moist air and moisture outside the apartment.

Bathroom

Finally, combining a toilet and a bathroom is one of the most favorite techniques among designers. In this case, the reorganization of space in a 4-room apartment is small, but optimal. In order to avoid queues, install a couple of sinks and separate the toilet with a small partition, and also take care of ventilation.

Combined bathroom for a large family

Choosing a style and color palette for the room

An important step in renovating an apartment is choosing a style. There are two main ones:

modern;
classical.

Modern style is rich in varieties. Its features are free space, discreet colors, and a minimum of decorative elements. At the same time, it must be multifunctional and combine various styles with a predominance of a specific one.
Classical. Always in demand. It is distinguished by its royal scope. When it comes to the classic style, you need to remember that it is characterized by everything natural and expensive. If it’s wood, then it’s made from valuable species. If it's tile, then it's marble. This style is not for everyone. Mainly for those who are used to living large.

An interesting style, and at the same time ethnic for lovers of nations. You rarely see such a design, but even modern style can envy its originality and expressiveness. Among the popular styles today, avant-garde, modern, high-tech, brutalism, and environmental are popular.

conclusions

A small bedroom is not a death sentence. Follow the advice of designers, harmoniously combine shades and style directions, this will help visually increase the space.

There are many options with which you can achieve an optical illusion. Choose the method you like best.

When choosing furniture, focus on compactness and functionality, because the room should not be cluttered. By following these recommendations, you can create a unique, inimitable bedroom design.

We make a decision

A four-room apartment is an excellent choice for a large and friendly family that is ready to make financial investments for the sake of their own comfort and well-being. If you are in doubt about which type of house is preferable - brick or panel, then you are definitely not mistaken in choosing the number of rooms in your future apartment, since a large area means great opportunities.

All that remains is to weigh the pros and cons, cast aside doubts and decide to buy your new cozy family nest.

A four-room apartment is the optimal solution for those who are accustomed to spacious and bright living spaces and highly value personal space. Moreover, it is not at all necessary to have many children to live in a four-room apartment. One of the rooms can easily be equipped as a playroom or library. Often a mini-gym or a combined living room is installed in one of the rooms.

The choice is yours and it’s quite simple to make. The modern housing market offers a huge number of options, among which you can find the best one. The main thing is to understand that a 4-room apartment is spacious and comfortable, personal space and a home for a large family. This is an opportunity not only to live comfortably in such an area, but also to receive guests. And this is really the right choice.

You will learn how interesting it is to furnish a 4-room apartment from the following video.

More possibilities

All of the above recommendations for room layout can be supplemented with other design ideas, since a four-room apartment opens up enormous possibilities in choosing a style.

Thanks to the chic assortment of finishing materials and beautiful furniture models, any apartment, regardless of its size, can become a real paradise for the family, which you won’t be ashamed to show to guests.

To properly plan your home, you must first draw a design of the rooms, and then, according to the drawings and dimensions, decide which of the transformation methods is most suitable.

Recently, when decorating multi-room apartments, most owners prefer to use a single style. And this is not in vain. The same texture and color will not only make smooth transitions between rooms, but will also help fill the interior of the apartment with real home warmth.

Layout in old houses

The layout of a 4-room apartment depends largely on when the house was built and what series it belongs to. Moreover, according to renovation programs, even old houses can now be qualitatively improved.

"Khrushchev"

These apartments, with any number of rooms, have a small area. Therefore, even 4 rooms do not give a feeling of spaciousness and comfort. Moreover, such an apartment is an excellent budget solution to the housing problem for a family with two children. It is also suitable for those who need an office for work. The standard plan of a 4-room “Khrushchev” includes the following details:

bedrooms, as a rule, are not located in the near zone, in the amount of 2 rooms;
a walk-through living room from which there are entrances to two bedrooms;
third bedroom, which is close to the kitchen;
entrance hall and exits from it to the toilet and bath, kitchen, plus a small pantry-dressing room.

The houses of the “Khrushchev” series were panel and brick. Among the most popular series:

K-7 – frame type, where 4-room apartments were located in modified houses;
528 – most often built in the northern regions, there are various modifications with balconies and bay windows;
335 – distinctive features are combined bathrooms and spacious storage rooms;
480 – panel and brick houses with balconies, all rooms are adjacent, there are closets in the corridors;
646 – with a balcony and storage rooms, there are layout options such as a book, a bow tie, a vest;
434 – with balconies, storage rooms, wardrobes;
438 – brick house with loggias, kitchens up to 6 square meters;
447 – with loggias or balconies, combined bathrooms, there are apartments with isolated rooms in corner versions.

"Brezhnevki"

Another popular standard series, which was built from the 60s to the 80s of the last century. The purpose of creating the “Brezhnev” series was, again, to increase the comfort of life and improve living conditions. The buildings were not distinguished by their design refinements, but in comparison with the Khrushchev buildings they were superior. These houses were higher - from 8 to 16 floors, with an elevator and a garbage chute. The apartments had a larger area, only a separate bathroom, and the rooms were isolated.

The most popular series with 4-room apartments:

P-3 - one of the most popular, two-section, ceiling height 2.64 m;
P-30 - with different layouts, kitchen up to 8.6 sq. m. m;
1-515/9 - the most common series with different layouts, up to 5 floors and a small kitchen;
P-42 - this series has the most four-room apartments; these are 16-story houses with a kitchen up to 11.2 square meters. m.

The layouts of “Brezhnev’s” four-room apartments could differ depending on the region of construction.

Panel houses

The typical construction of multi-storey panel houses was quite active, and there were a lot of multi-room apartments there. There are few five-story buildings here, mostly 9, 10 and 12. Among the most popular series are the following:

“Leningradka” – 9 floors, 80 square meters, all rooms are isolated, separate bathroom, kitchen from 8 square meters;
Moscow - up to 61 square meters, 9 floors, adjacent rooms with a loggia, a small kitchen up to 7 square meters. m;
97 series, modernized - 10 floors, 106 square meters, with a large kitchen, isolated rooms, loggias.

What to consider when planning?

When intending to change the layout of a 4-room apartment in a “Brezhnevka” or “Khrushchevka” building, already formed by the builders, keep in mind the following:

Not all partitions can be demolished. All of them are made of thin reinforced concrete (or simple concrete floors) - even a partition thickness of 7-10 cm (compared to 40-50 cm outside) provides significant support for the interfloor floors. The fact is that the total area of a 4-room apartment sometimes reaches 72 square meters. m, which compared to the 31 “squares” of the “odnushka” is a difference of more than a couple of times.
The laws of physics have not been canceled: interfloor ceilings have the same characteristics. Large spans between load-bearing (external, inter-apartment) walls, devoid of additional support, increase the chances of horizontal slabs sagging.
And those, in turn, are the floor and ceiling at the same time on all floors except the first and last. Therefore, any demolition of partitions (partitions) cannot be carried out without permission from the housing office and other public utilities. Remodeling “quietly” will not only lead to a fine when trying to sell the remodeled apartment, but will also increase the chances of the upper floors in the entrance collapsing on you and your neighbors.

The latter is punishable criminally - up to life imprisonment.

You cannot change the size of the bathroom. This can seriously damage the waterproofing. If your water pipe breaks, your sewer system leaks, or your washing machine breaks down, your floor may be flooded. An expanded bathroom will lead to water leakage down to the neighbors living on the floor below, with all the ensuing consequences.

Carrying out any cosmetic or major repairs without redevelopment does not affect the stability of the house as a whole.

Design features of large apartments

When creating the concept of an apartment, you need to take into account the following nuances:

Each room of a large apartment carries one functional load. If in a two-room apartment, the living room is both a place for receiving guests and a bedroom, then in a four-room apartment it is only a corner for receiving guests.
Such real estate allows you to create a layout that is impossible with a limited number of bedrooms - to arrange an office, a gym, a library, etc.;
If 4 rooms are at the disposal of a small family, it is possible to make a successful redevelopment - organize a spacious combined living room and kitchen for noisy parties and several small bedrooms.
As a rule, a four-room apartment is a corner apartment, and therefore requires insulation of external walls.

Keep the right spacing

Following some key technical rules will help you create a spacious living room.

First, keep a distance of 45cm between the coffee table and the edge of the sofa to leave enough legroom for snacking and drinking comfortably.
Second, keep 6 to 8 inches of space between sitting furniture to allow conversation to flow, and at least six feet of space between your chair and the TV.
If your living room has carpet, leave a margin of at least 60cm between the wall and its edge.

New construction or secondary market?

There is no clear answer to this question at the moment. On the one hand, apartments in modern residential buildings are often larger in area than those on the secondary market. On the other hand, any housing that has changed at least one owner can become secondary, which means that you can purchase a four-room apartment suitable for you in a house that was built 2-3 years ago, because the owner of this housing decided, for example , go for permanent residence abroad.

At the same time, an apartment in a brick house built in Soviet times does not necessarily have to be small: 4 rooms with a large kitchen, separate bathroom and two large loggias are not at all uncommon on the secondary housing market.

Therefore, the year the house was built is not as important as its internal and external condition. If you are satisfied with the layout, state of communications and geographical location, then the age of the house should not bother you.

Secondary housing also has such disadvantages as the general unsatisfactory condition of the apartment (lack of repairs), or cosmetic renovations that are partially or completely unsatisfactory for you as potential buyers. However, the secondary market is really large in volume: you can choose for yourself options for apartments in good condition, and their cost will be almost at the same level as that of new buildings.

Large apartments with an improved layout can be found both in “Stalinist” houses and in modern residential complexes. The general state of communications and the presence of developed infrastructure are not directly related to the type of residential building and its age. Conclusion: the choice of a new building or secondary housing is not important.

Lighting

Lighting fixtures must be selected based on the goals set and the availability of work areas. Ideas that can give a room a special volume include:

A good option would be a combination of lighting fixtures and a glossy surface on which they will be placed (a lamp and a cabinet); this technique is used in other small and narrow rooms (for example, in the kitchen or living room). This method should not be overused, otherwise it will look too cheap and tasteless.
Create a kind of center in which the chandelier will be placed. This way the composition will be complete and will not cause unnecessary dissonance.
It is recommended to have multi-level lighting: in this case, the presence of cabinets and cabinets is important. Sophisticated lighting will help make the room feel more spacious.
Place additional lighting in work areas, near the bed. Thus, even with a general lack of lighting, you can perform your assigned tasks: do work or creativity, read.
You can apply lighting (LED lamps are often used) to frequently used things: drawers, mirrors. This method will help create an atmosphere of comfort.

Don’t forget about other additional techniques that can be implemented using furniture and accessories.

Features of the layout of a 4-room apartment

A large apartment means great opportunities. A four-room apartment will be an excellent choice for a large family, because in such an apartment there will definitely be a place for everyone.

When it comes to planning a large apartment, there are two main points to consider:

Maximum isolation of living rooms from each other.
The space of the apartment is as comfortable and free as possible.

Two seemingly contradictory rules follow inseparably from each other.

In different situations, the hall can be used as a second living room or even as a room

Particular attention should be paid to the bathroom and toilet. Some larger apartments have two toilets

One of them is combined with a bathroom. This causes certain conveniences, for example, in the morning when the whole family gathers in their places.

The layout of the apartment itself should be completely satisfactory, since we are talking about housing for many years, and maybe for life.

Possibilities for convenient furniture arrangement

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To achieve absolute identity with your furniture models, add your own materials. Curtains, carpets, even paintings will exactly match your ideas.

Bedroom styling

To decorate your bedroom, you can choose almost any direction - elegant classic style, delicate Provence, laconic minimalism and original modernism are perfect. However, it is better to keep the color scheme in pastel, soothing colors that promote comfortable rest and sleep.

Classic

This is an excellent solution for those who want to spend their nights in a sophisticated, elegant space. Warm, discreet colors - beige, light peach, blue - will help create an atmosphere of calm and comfort. As for furniture, you should choose a full-fledged large bed, not a sofa. A beautiful bed with a high, elegant headboard made of carved wood or with soft upholstery, as in the photo, will fit perfectly into the classic interior of a 4 by 4 meter bedroom.

To store clothes and bedding, you should choose not a modern wardrobe, but a classic two- or three-door wardrobe on legs with hinged doors. One or more doors can have mirror inserts - this will visually expand the space. In addition, the furniture can be decorated with carved elements and gilding. A dressing table with a beautiful mirror, as well as small ottomans, look appropriate in a bedroom with a classic design. For a classic interior, it is better to choose a set rather than buy items separately.

Curtains, bedspreads, pillows should be kept in the same style so that the interior looks holistic and harmonious. They can be made from luxurious silk, practical cotton or viscose.

Provence

Gentle, originating in the French province, creates an atmosphere of comfort and tranquility. Light, unobtrusive shades of yellow, olive and lavender are great for a relaxation room and sleep. The white color of the walls, characteristic of Provence style design, as in the photo, helps to visually increase the space of a small bedroom measuring 3 by 4.

The space behind the bed can be decorated with wooden planks, painted in light shades or using stencil painting. It is better to choose a drawing with a plant theme - flowers, plants, leaves.

Provence style furniture is light, natural, often with an aged effect, decorated with various intricate patterns. Furniture facades are sometimes decorated with paintings, but without unnecessary gloss or pomp.

A charming atmosphere of Provence in the interior of a 4 by 4 meter bedroom can be created by using natural textiles with a floral pattern or plain ones, for example, as in the photo.

Blinds and curtains can be quite simple, without elaborate drapes, but perhaps with cute frills in a rustic style. The same applies to bedspreads and pillows. It is advisable to choose natural fabrics - linen, cotton.

Minimalism

The minimalist style is ideal for the interior of a small bedroom of 4 by 4 meters, as it allows you to create free space that is not overloaded with furniture and other interior details. The color scheme is also laconic - a maximum of 2-3 shades, often contrasting. The basic color is white, as well as various shades of beige and gray, allowing you to create a light, light design for a 4 by 4 meter bedroom, as in the photo.

The furniture is simple, with a clear geometry of shapes, but maximally functional. A podium bed or a low Japanese-style bed is often used as a sleeping place. For storing things, both a regular hinged wardrobe and a wardrobe that covers the entire wall are suitable. The main condition is a minimum of details and maximum simplicity.

If you decide to use wallpaper to decorate the walls, then choose plain ones, without patterns or designs. The design of the ceiling should also be extremely concise. Most often it is simply leveled and then painted white.

Natural textures, ergonomic furniture and freedom of space, characteristic of minimalism, are ideal for decorating the interior of a small bedroom 3 by 4 meters, as can be seen in the photo.

Modern

The Art Nouveau style is characterized by curved, smooth lines, floral patterns and ornate patterns. The color palette is calm, with a predominance of grayish-lilac, soft pink and beige shades. Art Nouveau is a very versatile trend that can include elements of various styles. It is important that the created interior is harmonious and complete, as in the photo.

The furniture should be simple but functional. At the same time, the Art Nouveau style presupposes the freedom to choose finishes and shapes - you can choose both a classic and modern option. The bed can be of any shape, including round. A spacious wardrobe or a traditional wardrobe with hinged doors, with mirror or glass inserts, is suitable for storing things.

Modern is a fairly free style that opens up great possibilities for your imagination when developing the design of a 3 by 4 meter bedroom; various photos of rooms in this style will help you decide on the most suitable option.

The choice of textiles depends on the basic design of the room, and it is important that bedspreads, curtains, and pillows are selected in the same style.

Implemented design projects: photos of interiors

Angelika Prudnikova's studio not only creates exclusive interiors, but also carries out renovations of objects in strict accordance with the developed design projects. Design supervision is carried out personally by the founder and director of the studio, Anzhelika Prudnikova. You can see what the objects look like after designer renovations in the photos below.

Kitchen-living room with classic and art deco elements in the residential complex "Dirigible"

All photos In the photo: Anzhelika Prudnikova in the bright kitchen-living room in the residential complex "Dirigible"
Suspended ceiling with fancy caissons, an apron with an imitation of a carriage screed, carved panels - the interior of the kitchen-living room with elements of classics and art deco will not leave anyone indifferent. The elegant pattern of carved stone on the marble floor repeats the pattern on the panels decorating the TV area. And the patinated carving on the furniture facades echoes the stucco decoration of the ceiling rosette.

Interior of a black kitchen in art deco style with a designer bar counter

All photos In the photo: Anzhelika Prudnikova against the backdrop of a black kitchen with a designer bar counter.
The black kitchen with golden decorative details and light gray facades, created especially for this project by the European partner of the Elite Interiors Studio, looks truly luxurious. The abundance of glossy surfaces gives it a festive look and visually enlarges the room. And the favorite of the designer’s furnishings is the exclusive island bar counter with a facade made of natural onyx in a unique caramel-honey color.

Provencal cuisine of Vladimir Presnyakov and Natalia Podolskaya

All photos In the photo: Anzhelika Prudnyakov with Vladimir Presnyakov and Natalya Podolskaya in the couple’s Provencal kitchen.
The soulful Provencal interior of the house of Vladimir Presnyakov and Natalya Podolskaya is a real pearl in the portfolio of the Anzhelika Prudnikova Studio. Vintage light brick, aged parquet boards, antique interior items - everything here is thought out to the smallest detail and implemented with love and skill. And even more photos of the house of Vladimir Presnyakov and Natalia Podolskaya after renovation can be seen on our website.