Apartments in old buildings are often unique only by their history. It would be strange to see an apartment with European-style renovation in a building that is recognized as a monument of some century.
Designers advise not to rush in such cases, as you can lose a lot of interesting and original things.
Yulia Tychino, an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti" in the field of design and interior, told us how to deal with renovations in an old apartment.
Save and Restore
This should be done with the remaining architectural elements, as well as with door handles, baseboards and other small items.
Where possible, they are restored, making the rooms unique.
As for style, it is not necessary to follow the old classics. You can mix retro and modern, classic with industrial or opt for vintage style.
Color and light
As for the color, the range should be expensive, warm and muted. Such rooms seem more comfortable and cozy.
Elegant ceiling chandeliers, table lamps, sconces and lamps are a must. At the same time, do not forget about the windows - a source of natural light. They can be a decoration or an accent.
Kitchen and bathroom
It will be difficult to do without intervention here. One way or another, but it will be necessary to fit modern technology into the ancient interior.
This is a big piece of work that will require quality materials and not the cheapest solutions. Otherwise, it will not be possible to preserve the uniqueness of the apartment and make the kitchen and bathroom functional.
Previously, we talked about how to make repairs so that they don’t become outdated in a year .
Expert: Julia Tychino
