Design Tips

A number of rules to follow when decorating a room:

  • Using reflective shiny coatings will help visually expand the space, make the room more voluminous and higher. A similar effect can be achieved with a glossy stretch ceiling, mirror surfaces and decorative elements with a smooth texture.
  • A pastel cold color scheme is suitable for enlarging the living room. A refreshing blue, blue, green or pink shade will fill the atmosphere with airiness. Stripes in the floor design in the form of simple laminate, dark parquet or carpet will help expand the space.
  • You can decorate the hall and create the illusion of a spacious room by choosing the right photo wallpaper with a perspective image or regular wallpaper with graphic patterns in the form of horizontal or vertical lines.
  • To prevent the room from looking too cluttered, the living room in a Khrushchevka should be furnished with only the necessary compact furniture.
  • As a style solution, it is better to choose restrained directions. For example, neat Scandinavian design, laconic minimalism or futuristic hi-tech would be ideal.

design of a hall in a Khrushchevka apartment

The photo shows the design of a living room in a Khrushchevka in hi-tech style.

Layout options

A small living room in a Khrushchevka apartment remains a walk-through room without redevelopment. The furniture arrangement in such a room should be carried out in such a way that the objects do not interfere with free movement and do not block the passage. For a walk-through hall, an excellent solution would be to choose a more restrained style and install transformable furniture elements.

In a square room, designers recommend determining in advance where the furniture and decor will be located. It is better if all the objects are placed at an equal distance from each other. In a square living room, there is no need to choose a special place for a furniture set, since its location will not affect the reduction of the hall in any way. The main advantage of this layout is the saving of free space in the center of the room.

plan of the hall in the Khrushchevka apartment plan of the living room view from above plan of the living room view from above

In order not to make the rectangular room even more disproportionate and not to lengthen it, space, it is not advisable to place furniture near one long wall. The interior will look visually more balanced if you use a combination and division horizontally in the wall decoration. For example, the upper part of the plane is painted, and the lower part is pasted over with patterned wallpaper. A warm color palette will help to expand a rectangular long hall.

In a one-room panel Khrushchev, a studio apartment layout is also appropriate. In this case, all partitions are demolished and the room is combined with the hallway or kitchen. For those who do not accept radical methods of remodeling the premises, it is possible to only partially dismantle the partitions or replace the doors with arches.

layout of the hall in the Khrushchev apartment

The photo shows a remodeled living room in a Khrushchev apartment, combined with a kitchen.

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Zoning the living room

Due to the successful zoning of the living room in a Khrushchevka, the design of a room with a modest area becomes functional, comfortable and aesthetically attractive.

Recreation area

This segment includes elements in the form of a comfortable sofa and armchairs, a small coffee or coffee table and a TV. You can highlight and mark the boundaries of the recreation area with the help of finishing materials or decorative details.

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The photo shows the rest area in a Khrushchev apartment, highlighted with patterned gray wallpaper.

Study in the living room of a Khrushchev apartment

The work area with a desk, computer table, chair or armchair is usually equipped near the window. An ergonomic solution would be to choose a corner design with storage systems in the form of hanging shelves and drawers. The window opening in the living room with a study is decorated with transparent curtains and the work area is equipped with additional lighting fixtures. As a zoning element, it is appropriate to install a partition, screen or shelving unit.

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Sleeping area in the living room of a Khrushchev apartment

It is better to place the area with the bed away from the doorway and separate this segment with a screen, curtains, a rack or a plasterboard partition. Another successful zoning option would be to use different floor coverings or build a podium. Sliding systems will help to isolate the sleeping area as much as possible.

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Children’s area in the hall of a Khrushchev apartment

It is appropriate to use inconspicuous zoning, for example, lighting, color or furniture. In a one-room Khrushchev apartment, the children’s area can be separated by a screen, curtains or divided by a sliding partition. In this way, it will be possible to create a comfortable individual space for both the child and the parents.

children's area in the living room in a Khrushchev apartment

The photo shows the interior of a room in a Khrushchev apartment divided into a hall and a children’s area.

Dining area

In the interior of a living room in a Khrushchev apartment, the dining area with a table and chairs is placed near the window or taken out onto an attached balcony. In order to highlight the dining area, you can choose lighting, contrasting finishes or a multi-level ceiling.

A stylish, effective and modern solution for a small room is a bar counter, which will perfectly replace a dining table and save space in the hall.

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Living room colors

A color palette, which has its own aesthetic and physical qualities, can dramatically affect the visual perception of space.

Gray living room in a Khrushchev-era apartment

For some, a design in gray tones may seem boring, faceless, and even gloomy. However, such an achromatic range is best suited for creating a laconic interior in a small hall in a Khrushchev-era apartment. Bright decorative items such as curtains, sofa cushions, or paintings look good against a gray background.

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The photo shows a living room in a Khrushchev apartment, done in gray tones with the addition of white and beige.

Brown living room in a Khrushchev apartment

Universal, practical natural light wood tones will harmoniously fit into a small space, both in a classic and modern style. It is better to use the coffee, terracotta and chocolate palette in measured doses as accent inclusions.

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Beige tones in the interior of the living room

A fairly common color scheme that makes the interior of the hall incredibly comfortable and homey. Beige tones help to relax the nervous system, set the mood for rest and fill the atmosphere with warmth.

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The photo shows a beige and white design of a modern living room in a Khrushchev apartment.

White color in the hall

The most advantageous option for the design of a small living room in a Khrushchev apartment. White shades allow you to visually enlarge the room, add freshness and additional radiance to the interior. Any tones will work well with this color. It will be appropriate to dilute the white room with accents in green, yellow, pink or other colorful tones.

white living room in the interior of a Khrushchev apartment

Finishing and materials

Finishing solutions for the living room in a Khrushchev apartment.

Floor

A calm and cozy design of the living room in a Khrushchev apartment can be achieved by using flooring in the form of parquet boards, laminate or carpet. A reliable board made of natural wood will not only decorate the interior of the hall, but will also serve for quite a long time.

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The photo shows light parquet boards on the floor in the interior of the living room in a Khrushchevka.

Walls

Achieving visual unification of space and lightening the interior will allow a single-color wall decoration. Textured plaster or ordinary light paint can be used for this.

Wallpaper is a traditional finishing method. The surface of the walls in the hall is covered with a variety of paper, modern non-woven, washable canvases, glass wallpaper or liquid wallpaper.

With the help of wall cladding, it is possible to zone the room, as well as achieve a visual change in its configuration. For example, to make a narrow and elongated living room in a Khrushchevka more even and spacious, one accent plane decorated with brickwork, wood panels or photo wallpaper will help.

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The photo shows a living room in a Khrushchevka with walls covered with plain and patterned wallpaper in a pink shade.

Ceiling

The interior of the hall is popularly decorated with plaster, paint, and the installation of suspended or stretch ceilings. A complex multi-level structure is not suitable for a small room in a Khrushchevka with a low ceiling. The best option for a living room ceiling would be a glossy film covering that reflects light and visually expands the space.

The ceiling plane should definitely be equipped with spotlights around the perimeter or in a random order.

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The photo shows the interior of the living room in Khrushchevka with a two-level suspended ceiling structure.

Choice of furniture and arrangement

A classic straight sofa of simple geometric shape with laconic textile upholstery is suitable for the interior of the living room in Khrushchevka. A folding corner model with an additional sleeping place rationally uses real space. Such a design when assembled does not take up much space and provides a convenient place to store bed linen and things.

In the hall, the entire wall from floor to ceiling can be equipped with shelves, racks, or a wardrobe can be installed. This product is highly functional and contains a large number of things and other necessary items. Open hanging shelves will look light, will not overload the room and will allow you to place various decorative accessories, books and other elements.

furnishings of the living room in a Khrushchev apartment

The photo shows an option for arranging a small living room in a Khrushchev-type apartment.

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For an elongated space, choose a linear arrangement of furniture. A sofa is placed near one long wall, and the parallel plane is complemented by modular cabinets and a TV.

In a small room, you can use the space near the window. In this case, it is appropriate to arrange the space next to the window opening with a low cabinet with a TV set. To make the room more spacious, you should put armchairs or place a sleeping area near the window.

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Curtains, decor and textiles

The main rule in decorating the living room in a Khrushchev apartment is the complete absence of pretentious decor and complex draperies. It is appropriate to decorate the window in the room with light tulle and light curtains, Roman or Japanese blinds.

Textile accessories made of velvet and velour will visually weigh down the interior of the living room, so it is advisable to choose elements made of more airy fabrics, such as satin, silk, cotton or satin.

curtains and decor in the hall in a Khrushchevka

The photo shows a hall in a Khrushchevka with a window draped with tulle with patterns and light brown curtains.

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A floor vase will fit perfectly into the corner of the living room, you can hang several small paintings or one large canvas on the wall.

An electric fireplace or an aquarium integrated into the wall, cabinet or chest of drawers will be a real decoration of the interior. The built-in capacity will give the atmosphere a special mood and save useful square meters in the hall in a Khrushchevka.

curtains and decor in the hall in a Khrushchevka

The photo shows a decorative false fireplace in the interior of a living room in a Khrushchevka apartment.

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Lighting Features

In a living room with a pronounced rectangular shape, it will be appropriate to install two identical lamps instead of one central chandelier. For a very small hall, a compact flat model with bright LED lamps will do.

A room in a Khrushchevka is equipped with spot lighting, table lamps and bulky floor lamps are replaced with wall sconces.

To add lightness to the room, it is advisable to choose lamps with glass or mirror shades.

Cabinets, shelves, racks, niches and plasterboard structures can be supplemented with LED lighting or built-in bulbs. It is better to decorate the area with the TV with soft and subdued lighting.

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Examples of design in various styles

Scandinavian style is characterized by incredible warmth, comfort, beauty and conciseness. Light shades, wooden objects, natural textiles are used in the design, and rough unprocessed textures are also welcomed. Various decorative items in the form of a checkered blanket and sofa cushions, live potted plants or cute hand-made items are especially suitable for a Scandi interior.

Decorative simplicity, muted color palette and light provincial charm are the main characteristic features of French Provence. This style involves natural materials, plenty of light and visual space. The room is furnished with light wooden furniture that has an antique feel and is decorated with linen or cotton textiles. To complete the design, add a few small trinkets.

interior of the hall in a Khrushchevka in the classical style

The photo shows the design of a rectangular living room in a Khrushchevka in the classical style.

interior of the hall in a Khrushchevka in the loft style interior of the hall in a Khrushchevka in the Scandinavian style

In a loft-style living room, it would be appropriate to place modular furniture items with simple geometric shapes. A leather sofa and armchairs in combination with a coffee table made of wood or metal are perfect for the living room. The room can be decorated with unique decorative elements, posters, figurines or art objects.

interior of the living room in a Khrushchevka in the Provence style

The photo shows the interior design in the Provence style in the living room of a Khrushchevka-type apartment.

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