Design of a three-room Khrushchev house - 40 examples of layout in the photo

The word “Khrushchevka” evokes unsightly associations, being the object of invariable jokes. But does this mean that such a dwelling must necessarily be typical, cramped, dull? Not at all! Today, anyone can turn their “khrushchev” into cozy modern apartments. It is enough to turn to the experience of specialists to understand what miracles are created by renovating your own apartment. It doesn’t matter whether you do redevelopment or limit yourself to cosmetic repairs. The modern design of a Khrushchev-era or Soviet-style 3-room panel house will magically transform your home, making it functional, comfortable, and stylish.

Important Features

The buildings of the Khrushchev era were erected as temporary housing, therefore, they cannot boast of special convenience. Therefore, their owners often have to resort to various kinds of transformations to improve the comfort of their own home.

It should be noted that, subject to regular major repairs, buildings built during the Khrushchev era will last for many years. Therefore, it makes sense for owners to spend energy on improving living conditions through design tricks, achieving maximum comfort.

This type of housing has the following features:

• low ceiling height;
• availability of walk-through rooms;
• small apartment size;
• cramped kitchen;
• combined bathroom;
• low sound and heat insulation.

IMPORTANT! The internal partitions of Khrushchev buildings are not load-bearing, which allows them to be easily demolished during redevelopment.

Series 434

Houses of series 1-434 are a Belarusian modification of 1-447.

Layout characteristics

Features:

• Combined sanitary unit.
• Ceiling height 2.50 meters.
• There are four apartments on each floor.
• Some apartments additionally have balconies, built-in wardrobes, and storage rooms.

1-room

The total area of ​​the one-room apartments is from 29-33 square meters, the living area is from 16 to 20 m2, the kitchen size is 5-6 m2.

Layout options by year:

• 1958
• 1959
• 1960
• 1961
• 1964

2-room apartments

Two-room housing has a total area from 31 to 46 meters, a living area from 19 to 32 m2, and a kitchen area from 5-6 m2.

Layout options by year:

• 1958

• 1959

• 1960

• 1961

• 1964

3-room apartments

Three-room housing has a total area from 54 to 57 meters, a living area from 37 to 42 m2, and a kitchen area from 5-6 m2.

Layout options by year:

• 1958
• 1959
• 1960

• 1961
• 1964

Typical layout options

There are several versions of the standard layout of three-room Khrushchev apartments:

• “vest”: one spacious room plus two small ones. The least convenient option for radical restructuring;
• “book”: two spacious adjacent rooms plus one small separate one. Redevelopment will require large expenditures of space;
• “tram”: walk-through rooms, reminiscent of a tram’s interior, are often lined up. When remodeling, it is necessary to install additional partitions for insulation;
• Khrushchev 60 m2: all rooms are completely isolated from each other. A comfortable option, no radical changes may be needed.

Depending on the variety, options for organizing space are chosen. The Internet provides those interested with a huge number of photos of various projects, among which it is easy to find the right one. You can also contact a professional designer to create a unique design specifically for your case.

Reasons to start renovation work

During the construction of Soviet-era houses, the real needs of people were practically not taken into account, therefore, as soon as a real opportunity to change something arose, the Russians began to carry out large-scale renovations. Most often, the reason for redevelopment of a three-room apartment in a Khrushchev building is:

• the arrival of new family members (children, spouses or other relatives), when it is necessary to make room for everyone;
• buying cheap housing, but requiring redevelopment - a person on the secondary market chooses a cheap apartment with an outdated layout, so that later he can make it “for himself”;
• dissatisfaction with the aesthetic and functional properties of the living space.

Despite the financial costs, inconvenience and time spent on repairs, most owners still decide to start it, since this is the only opportunity to improve their living conditions.

Features of redevelopment

Redevelopment is a radical way that truly transforms the appearance of your home. Of course, it will not be possible to change the size of the home. But it is quite possible to expand the usable area using such methods.

There are two ways of redevelopment:

1. Demolish all non-load-bearing partitions, turning the apartment into a studio apartment. Designate areas of the kitchen, dining room, living room, highlight an office, and a children's room. To delimit zones, light partitions, multi-level floors, color transitions in design, different types of covering, etc. are used.
2. Complete a partial combination: kitchen with living room, bathroom with hallway, balcony with bedroom, etc.

IMPORTANT! When expanding the living room with a balcony, make sure that it can withstand the additional load!

Additionally, you can create the effect of spaciousness by expanding the window openings. By replacing old windows with modern double-glazed windows, you will improve the thermal insulation of your apartment, and spacious windows will let in sunlight and air. The window sill can easily be turned into a compact built-in table. You can see what it looks like in a photo from the Internet.

Solving the permitting issue

The issue of each redevelopment is covered by the Housing Code of the Russian Federation , which provides for all the articles regulating this process. In it you will find the following answers:

• on the legality of redevelopment of apartments;
• on the rules and procedures for remodeling residential premises;
• about the consequences of unauthorized performance of such work;
• many other points.

Additionally, you should refer to other legal acts, for example, a law that stipulates the procedure for processing and issuing documents for carrying out repair work such as redevelopment, reconstruction, re-equipment, etc.

Anyone can obtain an official permit in order to carry out all of the above work if they are fully prepared for this process:

1. diagram of the premises must be presented .
2. An architectural project has been developed with all planned changes in the housing space.

Further, the process will not take long and you will have to go to several government agencies : BTI, architecture department, Ministry of Emergency Situations, housing service, and other organizations involved in operating issues, municipal authorities.

Redevelopment of a 3-room apartment begins with the issuance of permission by a special interdepartmental commission or immediately ends with refusal.

Bathroom remodeling

The usable area can be increased by adding a bathroom. Varieties of changes are also possible here:

• dismantle the partition between the bathroom and toilet;
• replace a massive bathtub with a modern shower stall. This allows you to place a washing machine in the vacant space, freeing up space in the kitchen;
• increase the height of the doorway: thanks to this technique, the entire bathroom will seem higher;
• expand the bathroom using part of the corridor, built-in closet or pantry. Additional waterproofing will be required.

IMPORTANT! Enlarging the bathroom by encroaching on the territory of the living space is prohibited by sanitary standards!

The real disaster of three-room Khrushchev apartments is the adjacent rooms. They look terrible in photos, and even more so at home: if several family members live with you, then it becomes impossible to relax in the passage rooms. By reducing part of the area of ​​one of the living rooms, you can run a corridor to the end of the apartment. The passages to the bathroom and kitchen are located on both sides of the corridor, isolating the apartments.

Hallway

The walls of the corridor, as in the kitchen, are lined with gypsum tiles in the form of bricks. In the entrance area, Spanish tiles are laid on the floor, and engineered wood in the rest of the area. To the left of the door there are open shelves for outerwear.

The long corridor begins with the front door and ends with the dressing room. It is fenced off with a fabric curtain - thanks to it, the air does not stagnate in a closed room.

Instead of a long closet against the wall, the designers installed a set of cabinets of different depths - everyday things are stored there. Transparent facades serve as an unusual frame for various images that can be changed, thereby adding variety to the environment.

Everything must be legal

When planning a major renovation, consult with experts. They will tell you what changes can be made and what changes are strictly prohibited.

When drawing up a project, you must consider:

• in some cases, dismantling walls may be prohibited;
• any change in the configuration of the walls must be agreed upon and registered;
• you cannot move the bathroom, as this can damage the sewerage system in the entire multi-story building;
• If you have a gas stove, combining the kitchen and living room is prohibited. Install an electric stove or use a light partition.

To create a project, the services of professional designers may be required. Especially if you are going to change the configuration of the walls of the apartment. Turning to specialists guarantees you a competent project, which is much easier to coordinate.

You need to know that any changes to the layout must be agreed upon and registered. Before starting work, it is necessary to collect a package of necessary documents and obtain a licensed project for future housing that complies with construction standards.

Wall decoration

Redevelopment of a 3-room Khrushchev or other apartment always means moving or demolishing walls, which must not only be legalized, but also done carefully and efficiently. Demolition of load-bearing and non-load-bearing structures is a very important process that should be entrusted to specialists. Dismantling a brick wall dividing the kitchen with a corridor or living room is justified only when there is a critical shortage of space.

Often it is enough to punch an opening and gracefully decorate it. Thus, the space of the kitchen and living room will visually expand, which can be seen in the photo. However, if the apartment is in a building from the 90 series, this wall is load-bearing, so it is impossible to obtain permission to weaken it.

Small tricks:

• The effect of distance from the walls is given by light, cold shades and small patterns. They will bring the wall closer, make the room visually smaller with dark, rich and warm colors, large patterns;
• Wallpaper with horizontal stripes will “pull apart” the walls.

How to increase space?

Even if you don’t plan to demolish the walls, you can really increase the usable area of ​​the three-ruble ruble by wisely managing the available territory:

• avoid unnecessary details of the situation, do not clutter up your home. Any item used in the design of an apartment must be functional;
• focus on height: cabinets rising upward, proper arrangement of furniture, proper lighting;
• hang mirrors, place transparent glass surfaces;
• The pantry can be turned into a convenient dressing room by installing shelves, hangers, and a chest of drawers for storing small items. A dressing room will be an excellent replacement for a closet, allowing you to significantly save space;
• a loggia or balcony can become a work office, a cozy nook for tea or a miniature gym. It is necessary to insulate the loggia or balcony so that it can be used all year round;
• Instead of ordinary swing doors, it is better to install sliding doors or accordion doors. This allows you to win up to 1 m2;
• lighting should be bright and abundant. Instead of one massive chandelier, use several spotlights. Methods for their location can be easily found in photos on the Internet. Well-lit rooms always look more spacious.

Children's

The room for my son is designed in neutral warm gray tones. The interior can be changed as the boy grows up, adding color accents.

White shelves designed for books are child-friendly because they show off the covers rather than the spines. A small sofa folds out and serves as an additional place to sleep.

The house-shaped bed is equipped with drawers for storing toys - this technique significantly saves space in a small room.

Choosing an interior style

When choosing an interior design for a three-room Khrushchev apartment, functionality comes to the fore. After all, the territory is small, which means it needs to be managed wisely. Therefore, lush styles that involve abundant decoration are inappropriate here.

The best solution would be an economical, spectacular modern minimalist style. It not only looks chic, but allows you to use your home with the greatest efficiency.

Main features of minimalism:

• the general background is made in light shades;
• simple sealed design;
• mirror, glass elements that add air;
• dividing the territory into functional zones;
• instead of voluminous cabinets, compact vertical structures under the ceiling are used;
• multifunctional transformable furniture: sliding tables, wall cabinets, neat bedside tables;
• furniture is placed in the corners, freeing up the center of the room;
• lighting fixtures are camouflaged whenever possible;
• as much natural light as possible.

By looking at photos of design projects in the minimalist style, you can get a lot of useful ideas, while at the same time making sure that this style looks great.

Where does design begin?

The main task of the designer at the stage of beginning a relationship with the client is to understand exactly what is required of him and to draw up technical specifications taking into account the client’s wishes for each room separately.

The photo shows one of the pages of the technical specifications

• The assignment includes a floor plan of the room being renovated with the dimensions of the walls and openings, with the wishes of family members regarding the color and texture of finishing materials. At the same stage, an approximate estimate for repairs is made, including for the redevelopment of a three-room Khrushchev house.
• After agreeing on general details and signing the document by the customer, the designer begins directly developing the project. It all starts with measurements. They must be performed with high quality, since the actual dimensions may differ slightly from the official ones indicated on the plan issued by the BTI.

Room measurement diagram

• After taking measurements, you can begin to determine the direction of the design style. It is best if style is provided throughout the entire apartment. Although for private rooms, strictly separated from other rooms by a partition with a door, you can apply your own style.
• And, of course, it is impossible to do without measurements when it is necessary to demolish old structures and build new ones. The length and height of the walls are measured at several points, differences in the heights of floors and floors are recorded, unevenness of the foundations and their defects are identified so that they can be properly eliminated during the production process.
• The designer, as a rule, offers several interior design options. This can be not only visualization from a computer program, but also ordinary drawings or photographs of finished objects.

Having a rough appearance of the room before his eyes, it is easier for the customer to navigate and make some changes. The choice of color palette, texture of finishing materials, shape of lighting fixtures and appearance of household appliances depends on the style.

General planning and redevelopment

It is impossible to plan in advance what to install and how to place equipment when remodeling a three-room Khrushchev house. In a brick house it is easier to do this, since the partitions they contain are almost always non-load-bearing. But in panel houses, sometimes even the bathroom wall takes the load of the floor, and it is impossible to obtain permission not only to demolish the partition, but also to move the door.

Choosing flooring

The original floor covering of Khrushchev houses is wooden boards, which are designed for a service life of no more than 20-30 years. They need to be replaced, especially if you are planning a major renovation of your apartment. If you are going to use linoleum or laminate, you must first remove the old boards and level the floor.

An excellent floor covering for a 3-room apartment is tile. To install it, you do not need to additionally level the floor surface. Thanks to photos from the Internet, you can choose beautiful tiles without leaving your home.

If you have combined your three rooms into a studio, zoning is a necessary condition. A multi-level floor with a different coating looks incredibly impressive. The walls are also painted in different colors (use wallpaper, paint or decorative plaster). The result is a stylish, spacious home with plenty of air and light.

Kitchen-living room

After demolishing the wall, the cooking and eating area became bright and spacious. The two zones are visually separated by flooring: ceramic tiles and parquet. The white corner set complements the smoky interior, as if dissolving against the background of the brickwork.

On the left is the entrance to the bathroom, which is hidden behind an invisible door. The refrigerator is built into the set, the sink is moved to the window, and the oven is raised 120 cm from the floor and sometimes serves as an additional table.

The dining area has a spacious round table on one leg, chairs with high backs and a cozy sofa. There is a window between the kitchen and the bathroom, allowing natural light to enter the bathroom. It is complemented by a curtain that closes during water procedures.

Choosing a ceiling

The well-known problem of “khrushchev” is low ceilings. Such a significant flaw can be corrected only with the help of skillful design. This circumstance dictates its own design rules:

• give up bulky chandeliers, replacing them with several bright spotlights;
• Light shades create a feeling of spaciousness and additional height in the room. Avoid dark colors;
• a multi-level plasterboard structure sets the style, making the apartment visually higher;
• A glossy stretcher or mirror will help create the effect of visually increasing height;
• tension and plasterboard structures steal several centimeters of height during installation, so in particularly low rooms it is better to abandon them;
• Instead of tensile structures in the design, it is better to choose correctly selected wallpaper or paint. They create the illusion of height, a feeling of spaciousness and lightness.

K-7 series

Frame 5-storey multi-section residential building. These extensions were abandoned in order to reduce the cost of the structure. The construction used panels, which were mainly faced with red or white unglazed tiles.

Layout characteristics

Features:

• Each floor occupies 3 apartments - one-room, two-room and three-room.
• There is also a modified project that involves four-room layouts.

Khrushchev building layout plans

One of the design features of such a building is that it often does not have balconies. Because of this, the Khrushchev K-7 series has the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped without protrusions. Below are examples of interior layouts with photos from the top view.

The photo shows a five-story Khrushchev house of the K-7 series.

The photo shows a typical floor plan.

The first buildings erected during the time of Khrushchev had adjacent isolated rooms; in later buildings the rooms became isolated.

Advantages and disadvantages

Positive and negative features of Khrushchev.

Choosing furniture

Properly selected furniture will also allow you to reclaim a considerable part of your living space and help create a stylish image of your home.

There are several rules for choosing furnishings for small apartments:

• Functionality should come first, only then appearance;
• give preference to furnishings with clear geometric shapes and a smooth surface;
• priority – mobility: folding bed or cabinet, compact chest of drawers;
• tables and beds that fit tightly to the floor;
• to save money, you should choose compact mobile ottomans instead of chairs;
• give up massive structures: they require too much space;
• Tall cabinets will help save space: by increasing the height, you can reduce their depth without compromising the useful volume of the cabinet.

IMPORTANT! You should not choose cabinets that are too deep: they require a lot of space.

Registration of redevelopment

third major renovation to a three-bedroom snake-box, preliminary planning agreement submitted to housing inspection. The unexpected relocation of buildings and their destruction can have catastrophic consequences. Despite the fact that there are no walls inside the apartment. The danger for everyone to carry out work without agreeing on the steps to the lower floors - a poorly planned program on how to adapt to the energy pooling process

If the repair involves insulation, approval is required

First of all, the owner of a three-room apartment must draw up a draft of the future layout, in which all changes will be removed. Its development should be carried out by specialists, especially if you are considering a major renovation with the installation and dismantling of walls.

What the apartment will be like after renovation - you need to think through it down to the smallest detail

In addition to the project, you need to prepare a package of documents, which includes:

• excerpt from the book of the House;
• witness on the right of ownership of Khryshchevka;
• permission to carry out major repairs from the BTI, the approval office, the SES, the fire department, and the management company.
• apartment plan after redevelopment;
• technical passport for the apartment, its original plan;

The full list of documents will depend on the scope of the redesign. The list of services for which an appropriate permit must be issued may also include gas service - if you plan to go to the kitchen

Lack of pre-planning authorization is the reason for fines

After completing the major repairs, the owner must come out for an inspection: the relevant commission will evaluate the results of the design and arrangement. If the apartment is in a social zone, you must first obtain the consent of all those tasked with it before planning.

The design of the apartment after redevelopment should reflect all completed stages

If the review has already been completed without prior approval, changes made to the design must be corrected later. To do this, submit an application to the Inspectorate for the legalization of completed passwords. If the commission finds violations, they should be eliminated.

What changes are prohibited

When planning renovations in a three-room apartment, you must take into account that some layout options are prohibited by law: among the prohibitions you must take into account:

• Connecting the “warm floor” system to a general heating system or to a hot water supply.
• Installing a gas stove in any room other than the kitchen.
• Reduce the size of ventilation boxes or dismantle them.
• Disassembling the lever at the entrance to the cannula.
• Changing the location of sewerage and water supply systems, transfer baths, cocoons, and units.
• Moving the canopy to another room, as well as expanding it into the living room.
• Moving heating appliances to the balcony, even if it is connected to the living room.

It is prohibited to carry out any other repair work that could lead to damage to the integrity of the hull or loss during life.

Illegal programming is subject to administrative sanctions - unnecessary penalties can be severe, especially if a certain amount of food is needed

Preliminary layout of a 3-room apartment, snacks, photos of interesting options:

Choosing a color scheme

A correctly selected color scheme visually expands the space of even a small apartment. There is little free space in a typical Khrushchev apartment. Therefore, you should carefully consider the choice of shades of furniture, floors, walls, and ceiling coverings:

• light colors create the illusion of greater volume;
• a small pattern on the wallpaper makes the room more spacious, a large pattern reduces the space;
• It’s better to avoid using saturated bright colors in your design: they visually reduce the space, making your home look small and cramped. Use pillows, paintings, photos and souvenirs as bright accents in your apartment design;
• a glossy suspended false ceiling will visually expand the space if its color is lighter than the tone of the walls;
• 3D plaster or wallpaper with decorative patterns can become a separate color element of the design;
• For children, gentle pastel colors are optimal: they have a calming effect on the child;
• a small kitchen will seem more spacious if you use mirrored surfaces - for example, a refrigerator and cabinets.

Initially, the peculiar arrangement of rooms in an apartment from Khrushchev times does not contribute to comfortable living. Therefore, the design of a three-room Khrushchev apartment should be thoughtful. The main goal of the renovation should be functionality - of course, without sacrificing its excellent appearance. Then the old “Khrushchev” will turn into cozy and comfortable housing for all its inhabitants, which you can be proud of.

Changing a one-room apartment in Khrushchev

If you have such an apartment, then we would like to give you some tips on how to redevelop it.

• Firstly, you can make two from one room. This can be achieved by dividing the room using a partition. It is very convenient if this room has access to the balcony. It can also be used to expand the squares of a room.
• The wall that connects the room with the balcony can be removed and an arch can be made; it will act as an addition to the interior of the room. In this case, you need to start insulating the balcony at the initial stage.
• Secondly, there are cases when the balcony is located next to the kitchen. It can also be connected to it. This option is convenient to use in a Khrushchev-era apartment to expand the square footage of the kitchen. The wall needs to be removed, and the balcony must be insulated if necessary.