Carte blanche for this 39sqm designer flat entrusted to an interior designer
A 39sqm designer flat for rent, featuring a design scheme and a consistent aesthetic with a concrete-grey colour palette
Interior designer Svetlana Dikushina was given carte blanche to design this 39sqm designer flat for rent. She has managed to make the most of it, elevating it above the ordinary and ensuring it doesn’t resemble so many other properties on the rental market. No stylistic constraints, no list of requirements from the owner. A rare combination of trust and freedom, which she exploited with conviction to make the floor plan itself the starting point for all decisions.
The flat occupies the 23rd floor of a modern tower block. Its floor plan is square in shape. Svetlana Dikushina made it the backbone of the space. Right in the centre of the flat, she positioned a large rectangular wardrobe. From there, each room radiates outwards like the petals of a daisy. Bedroom, hallway, living room, all the rooms are organised around this central piece of furniture.
It’s a clever choice. The wardrobe does more than just define the spaces. It conceals the air conditioning ducts. It houses a laundry area and provides storage on the entrance, living room and bedroom sides. A single unit serving four functions. In this 39sqm designer flat, it was exactly what was needed to make the most of the space.
In small homes, the entrance hall is often tiny. It’s squeezed to make up space elsewhere. The designer did the opposite and expanded this essential entryway. The effect is immediate. You walk in and don’t feel cramped.
A polar fox fur pouffe (faux fur, we hope!) awaits in the entrance hall. It is a creation by the designer at the helm of SDK by Dikushina. The frosted cognac tone blends into the grey palette and softens it.
For the walls, she chose a soft concrete grey, combined with touches of ochre. The render, created by the Outstaff Cement workshop, accurately mimics waxed concrete. On small surfaces, this texture adds a definite decorative interest.
The palette remains deliberately neutral. In a rental property, this is a constraint to be taken into account, as it is necessary to appeal to the widest possible audience. The designer adheres to this here, of course, but she slips in accents that stand out from the ordinary. It is a coherent whole that will age well and does not tire the eye. For a property intended for rental, it is exactly the right choice.
The designer says it herself: vertical lines draw the space upwards, visually expand it and transform the perception of a room. In this flat, this principle is reflected in all the surface choices. The bathroom tiles, in particular, were cut to size in the workshop to create elongated, bespoke slabs.
Combined with stainless steel panels, they create an effect that is both industrial and refined. It’s not the most obvious choice for a bathroom in a 39sqm designer flat. Stainless steel in a bathroom can work or it can’t. Here, the balance is achieved thanks to the cool tone of the porcelain stoneware.
For the furnishings, she worked with Italian brands for the key pieces. The sofa is by Ditre. The bed is by Rosini Night. Its pendant lights are by Ledsc 4. For the tables and accessories, she opted for Nordic brands such as Ferm Living.
This Italian-Scandinavian mix works perfectly. The shapes are clean, the materials understated, and everything blends beautifully. In such a compact space, visual clutter is the worst enemy. The joinery pieces, such as this large wardrobe, were made to measure in a local workshop, based on her own sketches. This is where the flat gains its personality, with details no catalogue can offer.
The paintings on the walls are part of the design. Above the sofa hangs a canvas by Danya Sobolev entitled "What's new". In the kitchen, an abstract composition by Igor Zuev against a dark brown background. In the bedroom, Oleg Lang’s "The Magician", an oil on canvas from 2013.
This choice to blend contemporary art with a rental interior is a bold one in practical terms. But it lends an originality that most flats of this type lack. And it catches the eye of potential clients far more than your average flat.
This flat isn’t an extraordinary place, just somewhere you can see yourself living. It demonstrates what a skilled professional does when faced with constraints. Here, she has chosen a concept based on square geometry.
And she has designed the interior of this flat around this idea without compromising on the details. The central cupboard, the vertical lines, the concrete finish, the artwork, everything follows the same logic. What stands out is the coherence of the space. In a rental market where flats all look alike, such a personalised interior makes a real difference. Styling: Yes We May
A wardrobe in the centre, and everything falls into place
The flat occupies the 23rd floor of a modern tower block. Its floor plan is square in shape. Svetlana Dikushina made it the backbone of the space. Right in the centre of the flat, she positioned a large rectangular wardrobe. From there, each room radiates outwards like the petals of a daisy. Bedroom, hallway, living room, all the rooms are organised around this central piece of furniture.
It’s a clever choice. The wardrobe does more than just define the spaces. It conceals the air conditioning ducts. It houses a laundry area and provides storage on the entrance, living room and bedroom sides. A single unit serving four functions. In this 39sqm designer flat, it was exactly what was needed to make the most of the space.
The entrance hall, larger than expected
In small homes, the entrance hall is often tiny. It’s squeezed to make up space elsewhere. The designer did the opposite and expanded this essential entryway. The effect is immediate. You walk in and don’t feel cramped.
A polar fox fur pouffe (faux fur, we hope!) awaits in the entrance hall. It is a creation by the designer at the helm of SDK by Dikushina. The frosted cognac tone blends into the grey palette and softens it.
A palette of concrete grey with hints of ochre
For the walls, she chose a soft concrete grey, combined with touches of ochre. The render, created by the Outstaff Cement workshop, accurately mimics waxed concrete. On small surfaces, this texture adds a definite decorative interest.
The palette remains deliberately neutral. In a rental property, this is a constraint to be taken into account, as it is necessary to appeal to the widest possible audience. The designer adheres to this here, of course, but she slips in accents that stand out from the ordinary. It is a coherent whole that will age well and does not tire the eye. For a property intended for rental, it is exactly the right choice.
Verticals as a spatial tool
The designer says it herself: vertical lines draw the space upwards, visually expand it and transform the perception of a room. In this flat, this principle is reflected in all the surface choices. The bathroom tiles, in particular, were cut to size in the workshop to create elongated, bespoke slabs.
Combined with stainless steel panels, they create an effect that is both industrial and refined. It’s not the most obvious choice for a bathroom in a 39sqm designer flat. Stainless steel in a bathroom can work or it can’t. Here, the balance is achieved thanks to the cool tone of the porcelain stoneware.
A well-considered mix for the furniture
For the furnishings, she worked with Italian brands for the key pieces. The sofa is by Ditre. The bed is by Rosini Night. Its pendant lights are by Ledsc 4. For the tables and accessories, she opted for Nordic brands such as Ferm Living.
This Italian-Scandinavian mix works perfectly. The shapes are clean, the materials understated, and everything blends beautifully. In such a compact space, visual clutter is the worst enemy. The joinery pieces, such as this large wardrobe, were made to measure in a local workshop, based on her own sketches. This is where the flat gains its personality, with details no catalogue can offer.
Art as a key design choice
The paintings on the walls are part of the design. Above the sofa hangs a canvas by Danya Sobolev entitled "What's new". In the kitchen, an abstract composition by Igor Zuev against a dark brown background. In the bedroom, Oleg Lang’s "The Magician", an oil on canvas from 2013.
This choice to blend contemporary art with a rental interior is a bold one in practical terms. But it lends an originality that most flats of this type lack. And it catches the eye of potential clients far more than your average flat.
Our take on this 39sqm designer flat
This flat isn’t an extraordinary place, just somewhere you can see yourself living. It demonstrates what a skilled professional does when faced with constraints. Here, she has chosen a concept based on square geometry.
And she has designed the interior of this flat around this idea without compromising on the details. The central cupboard, the vertical lines, the concrete finish, the artwork, everything follows the same logic. What stands out is the coherence of the space. In a rental market where flats all look alike, such a personalised interior makes a real difference. Styling: Yes We May
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