You can increase the space without resorting to helpwhite. You need to choose something that pleases the eye even when entering the apartment. Psychologist Olga Makeeva managed to get rid of the feeling of a typical apartment and give it its own "I" Olga is a person who does not tolerate stereotypes, cliches and ordinariness. Nevertheless, this did not prevent her from expressing her emotions not in a bright range, but in dark, restrained tones. Looking at Olga's design solutions, you understand how stylish and cozy an apartment in chocolate tones can look. And most importantly - not boring!
Olga Makeeva Psychologist, HR specialist, photographer— Olga, you bought an apartment on the secondary market, tell us what difficulties you encountered? — Most of all, I was unpleasantly surprised by the corridor. It looked like a compartment carriage - elongated and narrow. And also doors, a huge number of doors. In standard apartments, the corridor, unfortunately, often becomes not a part of the apartment, but some kind of separate space intended for running from one room to another, and it turns out that it steals precious meters, because it is not perceived as a full-fledged part of the house. This became the main thing that I really wanted to avoid in my future and, naturally, as it seemed even then, cozy home. — What is "coziness" for you? For some, it is shabby chic, others see coziness in the classics, and others understand that they can only feel comfortable in beige walls. — Comfort in my understanding is "it's clear that it's a dark matter", my colors are dark, dusty, gray, brown shades, black. In the West, these shades have long been called "chocolate", and perhaps that's why no one is afraid of dark interiors. Where did you look for inspiration when thinking about the design of your apartment? In magazines and on websites about design and interiors, including European ones. I decided that when entering the apartment I want to see not another obstacle in the form of a door or just some part of the room, but something pleasing to the eye - for me, this is a fireplace.
-Where did you buy most of your furniture?— In large furniture hypermarkets: Grand, Hoff, IKEA. I spent a long time assembling the dining set, because I wanted it to be interesting and at the same time comfortable, roomy and, so to speak, solid. The first were chairs, I chose from several models of designer chairs, their compactness played a big role in the choice. — What are you most proud of in your apartment now? — Most of all, I am pleased that I managed to get rid of the feeling of a typical layout a little.
- Your advice to those who are thinking about designapartments and cannot choose a style for their home. — I can advise you to highlight interesting moments for yourself in all interiors, and not just in the ones you like - a combination of textures, colors, styles, layout solutions. Be sure to evaluate whether they are applicable in your living space, and how comfortable and cozy you will be in it. — Have you realized all your dreams in your apartment? Do you want to change something? — At the moment, I am comfortable in this interior. There was no desire to change it, but details will definitely be added. In my free time, I take photos, I will definitely decorate the walls with my best works.
