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INTERIORBOOK
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ABOUT ME
Hi there!
It doesn’t matter if you are an architect / designer or just want to improve the
interior of your apartment.
I think that you can find useful information in this book.
About me:
Olesia Matveeva
Moscow, Russia
26 years
Architect
I graduated from University of Architecture and Civil Engineering in 2019. For

seven years I was studying at the Faculty of Architecture and obtained a
degree as a Master of Architecture.
I decided to create a book with recommendations and exercises for interior
design of apartments as I know how hard it can be to find the necessary
information for a project in a limited time frame.
I will be glad if this book helps you in learning or just in life.
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CONTENT
1 COMMON MISTAKES
2 APARTMENT
2.1 Apartment structure....................................12
3 FOYER
3.1 The role of the foyer.................................. 14 3.4 Dimensions..........................................................19
3.2 Various sizes of space............................. 15 3.5 Design ideas.......................................................21
3.3 Recommended furniture..........................17 3.6 Exercises............................................................25
4 BATHROOM
4.1 The role of the bathroom...................... 28 4.4 Dimensions........................................................ 33
4.2 Various sizes of space............................ 29 4.5 Design ideas....................................................35
4.3 Recommended furniture..........................31 4.6 Exercises............................................................ 39
5 KITCHEN
5.1 The role of the kitchen.............................42 5.4 Dimensions........................................................47
5.2 Various sizes of space............................43 5.5 Design ideas....................................................49
5.3 Recommended furniture........................45 5.6 Exercises............................................................53
6 LIVING ROOM
6.1 The role of the living room ��56 6.4 Dimensions..........................................................61
6.2 Various sizes of space............................57 6.5 Design ideas..................................................... 63
6.3 Recommended furniture........................59 6.6 Exercises............................................................ 67
7 BALCONY
7.1 The role of the balcony........................... 70 7.4 Dimensions........................................................75
7.2 Various sizes of space..............................71 7.5 Design ideas..................................................... 76
7.3 Recommended furniture........................ 73 7.6 Exercises............................................................ 79
8 BEDROOM
8.1 The role of the bedroom........................ 82 8.4 Dimensions........................................................ 87
8.2 Various sizes of space............................ 83 8.5 Design ideas..................................................... 89
8.3 Recommended furniture........................85 8.6 Exercises............................................................ 93
9 DRESSING ROOM
9.1 The role of the dressing room �� 96 9.4 Dimensions........................................................ 101
9.3 Recommended furniture........................ 97 9.5 Design ideas....................................................102
9.2 Various sizes of space............................ 99 9.6 Exercises...........................................................105
10 APPLICATION
10.1 Dimensioned layout...................................107 10.3 Steps «How to design»?........................109
10.2 Empty layout..................................................108
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1 COMMON MISTAKES
COMMON MISTAKES IN INTERIOR DESIGN
Interior design is a very important step in creating a comfortable living
environment.
Coziness and comfort at your home is a natural desire of any person. Everyone
wants to arrange the space of an apartment or house in a proper way.
But most people do not have knowledge and skills in this area.
Therefore, people have a choice: turn to an architect or make an interior on their
own using their vision and sense of style (which leads to unsuccessful attempts
at interior design).
INTERIOR STUDY
ON YOUR OWN WITH INTERIORBOOK
WHO IS THIS BOOK FOR?
1. YOU ARE A STUDENT OR BEGINNING ARCHITECT
And architects can also make mistakes in their work.

I want to help students and new architects because I know how long it takes to find
information about optimal dimensions and correct location of rooms, furniture
and equipment.
2. YOU WANT TO DESIGN THE INTERIOR OF YOUR APARTMENT
I also want to help people who want to properly decorate the interior of their
apartment and not make huge mistakes since not everyone is ready to pay for
an interior design project and consult with an architect.
People make mistakes due to lack of experience and skills in interior design.
I suggest you find out what mistakes are made in the interior most often and how to
fix them both at the design and operation stage.
In this book, you will find basic information about common interior design mistakes,
space planning, choosing optimal furniture and ergonomic rules.

Studio apartment
Common mistakes:
1. Living room:
Sizes and selection of furniture.
2. Kitchen:
3. Balcony:
An empty balcony that has no
functional space.
4. Bedroom:
The location of the bed and
drawers.
Studio apartment
Common mistakes:
1. Living room:
2. Kitchen:
The choice of furniture and the
organization of the workspace.
3. Foyer:
The size and arrangement of the
furniture.
4. Bathroom:
Selection and placement of plumbing
equipment.
Studio apartment
Common mistakes:
1. Balcony:
An empty balcony that has no
functional space.
2. Living room:
Selection and arrangement of
furniture.
3. Kitchen:
Choice of furniture and organization
of the workspace.
4. Bedroom:
Location of the bed and drawers.
One bedroom apartment
Common mistakes:
1. Foyer:
Size and arrangement of the
furniture.
2. Living room:
Choice of furniture and the
organization of the workspace.
3. Bedroom:
Selection of furniture and dressing
room organization.
4. Balcony
Arrangement of furniture and
organization of functional space.

Studio apartment
Common mistakes:
1. Bedroom:
Division and furniture arrangement.
2. Working area and dressing room:

Organization of space and
separation of the dressing room.
3. Kitchen:
of the workspace.
4. Foyer:
furniture.
Two bedroom apartment
Common mistakes:
1. Living room:
furniture.
2. First bedroom:
Location of the bed and drawers.
3. Second bedroom:
furniture.
4. Kitchen:
of the workspace.
5. Bathroom:
Selection and placement of plumbing
equipment.
Foyer
The foyer is the first thing that

a guest sees. And it forms the
first impression not only of
the apartment but also of the
owners.
Often mistakes in the design of

the foyer become noticeable
only when people start living in
an apartment or house.
Bathroom
Although the bathroom

occupies only a small part of
the apartment it is necessary
to approach it responsibly:
making this room thoughtful
and functional is more difficult
than you think.
If you go wrong when
designing or remodeling your
new bathroom then fixing the
mistakes will be difficult.
A common mistake when

decorating modern bathroom
interiors is unused space.
The distribution of free space

is the first problem you will
encounter when designing a
bathroom. You need to think
about what exactly you want
to place in this room.

Kitchen
The most comfortable place in

the apartment is kitchen.
We spend a lot of time in

the kitchen so it should be
comfortable and versatile.
However, mistakes in
kitchen planning can lead to
discomfort.
We not only cook in the kitchen

but also have breakfast, lunch,
dinner or just drink coffee with
family and friends.
This is where communication

takes place so the design of
the kitchen should be beautiful,
ergonomic and functional.
Wrong distances of working

triangle (sink, stove and
refrigerator) can cause
inconvenience.
Regardless of the size or

layout of the kitchen certain
areas of work surface are
needed between a fridge, sink
and a stove.
A distance between the

facades of the kitchen and
«island» is also important.
In almost every kitchen layout

you can find wasted space.
One of the most common
mistakes is choosing wrong
kitchen furniture.
Living room
Central part of any apartment

is the living room. This room
hosts guests, friends and
relatives.
Therefore, you always want

to make this room beautiful
and functional. However, if
you don’t know the basics of
design then you will definitely
make mistakes. To avoid them
further recommendations
should be considered.
Freeing up space is one of

the basic tenets of modern
interiors and there are some
unusual design solutions for
any size that we will explore in
this book.
You need to think over the

basic set and arrangement
of furniture as well as pay
attention to multifunctional
models.
Balcony
Almost every apartment has

a balcony which in most cases
has no functional role.
It is important to place a
storage system on the balcony
and decide on a seating area.
We will consider these layout

options.

Bedroom
Also bedroom is one of the

main rooms in the house. This
is where owners rest after
hard work days.
At first, it may seem that the

layout of the bedroom does
not require special rules but
this is not the case.
The amount of free space

plays an important role when
planning a bedroom.
The main object in each

bedroom is the bed and other
pieces of furniture are already
installed relatively to it.
Many people make mistakes

during creating the design of
the bedroom. We’ll cover them
in this book.
Dressing room
Dressing room is a space that

needs to be designed with a
rational approach.
This can solve storage

problems.
To do so you can follow

the recommended planning
guidelines in this book.
2 APARTMENT

2.1 Apartment structure
1. Foyer
It is the entrance to the apartment. The foyer and halls connect separate parts
of the apartment. They usually contain wardrobes that increase the comfort of
the apartment.
2. Bathroom
The number of bathrooms depends on the number of bedrooms and family
members.
3. Kitchen
It is the center of the apartment as the whole family often gets together in this
room. The planning covers cooking and eating routines as well as washing dishes.
4. Living room
The living room is designed for relaxation with family, relatives or friends. It is
important to properly design this room and choose furniture based on the size
of the family.
5. Balcony
Summer premises are additional spaces of the apartment. During the warm
season balcony can be used for relaxation, eating or as an office space.
6. Bedroom
Sleeping rooms are designed for one or two people and are intended for sleeping
and relaxing. A bedroom can perform several additional functions.
7. Dressing room
A room designed to store clothes, shoes, hats, linen and other belongings. It is
recommended to provide additional walk-in storages in the apartment.
3 FOYER

3.1 The role of the foyer
It is the entrance to the apartment. A foyer and halls connect separate

parts of the apartment. They usually contain walk-in storages that increase
the comfort of the apartment.
The foyer should have enough space for meeting and greeting guests.
The foyer should have a direct connection with the kitchen, bathroom to
the living rooms.
The minimum comfortable width of halls in the foyer is 1 000 mm. The optimal
size is 1 100 - 1 600 mm.
Foyer types
Separate room Separate zone Combined rooms
3 FOYER
3.2 Various sizes of space 1 mm = 0.0394 in or 3/64 in
10 mm = 0.394 in or 25/64 in
100 mm = 3.94 in or 3 15/16 in
1 000 mm = 39.4 in or 39 3/8 in
Separate room
1 2 3
4 5 6

1 mm = 0.0394 in or 3/64 in 100 mm = 3.94 in or 3 15/16 in
10 mm = 0.394 in or 25/64 in 1 000 mm = 39.4 in or 39 3/8 in
Separate zone
7 8
Combined rooms
9 10
3 FOYER
3.3 Recommended furniture 1 mm = 0.0394 in or 3/64 in
10 mm = 0.394 in or 25/64 in
100 mm = 3.94 in or 3 15/16 in
1 000 mm = 39.4 in or 39 3/8 in
1. Bench
BN1 BN2 BN3
2. Shoe rack
SR1 SR2 SR3
3. Commode
CM1 CM2 CM3

Furniture sizes and equipment can be different in your 1 mm = 0.0394 in or 3/64 in 100 mm = 3.94 in or 3 15/16 in
country. Please see sizes in your stores. 10 mm = 0.394 in or 25/64 in 1 000 mm = 39.4 in or 39 3/8 in
4. Wardrobe
WR1 WR2 WR3
5. Mirror
MR1 MR2 MR3
6. Carpet
CR1 CR2 CR3
3 FOYER
3.4 Dimensions 1 mm = 0.0394 in or 3/64 in
10 mm = 0.394 in or 25/64 in
100 mm = 3.94 in or 3 15/16 in
1 000 mm = 39.4 in or 39 3/8 in
Door opening direction
House Bathroom Kitchen Bedroom
Door types
Door sizes
House Bathroom Kitchen Bedroom

Ergonomics rules
TIP 1
The minimum comfortable

width of the hall is 1 m, when
two people can walk past
each other.
TIP 2
If the door opens into the

hall then the minimum width
is 1.4 m then a person can
walk past it.
TIP 3
It is better to design a
door opening into the room
avoiding a collision if the
doors are located opposite.
TIP 4
But if the doors open

into the hall
then its minimum
width will be 1.4 m.
3 FOYER
3.5 Design ideas 1 mm = 0.0394 in or 3/64 in
10 mm = 0.394 in or 25/64 in
100 mm = 3.94 in or 3 15/16 in
1 000 mm = 39.4 in or 39 3/8 in
Separate room
Furniture
BN1 • 550x350 CR2 • 800x500
1 SR1 • 520x180
WR2 • 1 500x600
MR3 • 600x30
Furniture
SR3 • 960x170
2 WR1 • 1 200x600
CR2 • 800x500
Furniture
BN2 • 810x340 CR1 • 900x600

3 SR2• 490x280 MR3 • 600x30
WR3 • 2 000x600

Furniture
BN1 • 550x350 CR3 • 900x600
4 SR2 • 490x280
WR2 • 1 500x600
Furniture
BN1 • 550x350 CR3 • 900x600
5 SR1 • 520x180
WR3 • 2 200x600
Furniture
BN1 • 550x350 CR2 • 800x500

6 SR2 • 490x280 MR2 • 400x30
WR1 • 1 200x600
3 FOYER
Separate zone
Furniture
BN3 • 900x370 CR3 • 900x600
7 CM1 • 400x485
WR1 • 1 200x600
MR2 • 400x30
Furniture
BN1 • 550x350 CR3 • 900x600

8 SR3 • 960x17
WR3 • 2 000x600

Combined rooms
Furniture
BN1 • 550x350 MR3 • 400x30
9 WR3 • 2 000x600
CR3 • 900x600
Furniture
BN2 • 810x340 CR3 • 900x600

10 CM3 • 800x480 MR3 • 600x30
WR1 • 1 200x600
3 FOYER
3.6 Exercises
Exercise 1. Scale 1:75

Mesh
100х100 mm

Mesh
100х100 mm

You can find the detailed dimensions 1 mm = 0.0394 in or 3/64 in 100 mm = 3.94 in or 3 15/16 in
of the layout in Chapter 10. Applications 10 mm = 0.394 in or 25/64 in 1 000 mm = 39.4 in or 39 3/8 in
Final exercise. Scale 1:75

Mesh
100х100 mm
Draw foyer
layout
4 BATHROOM

4.1 The role of the bathroom
Apartment can have multiple bathrooms or a combination of a guest

bathroom and a bathroom depending on the needs of each family.
The bathroom must have ventilation boxes and plumbing so the bathroom
and kitchen are often designed side-by-side to provide the same network.
All plumbing can be chosen compact, for example, many modern toilets are
partially built into the wall.
The powder room can be at least 0.8 m wide and at least 1.2 m long.
Doors should open exclusively outward, for example, from the bathroom
to the foyer. In Russia these are safety rules since in case of loss of
consciousness a person can block the exit from the room with his body.
Bath types
Powder room Half-bath Full bath
Bath Bath-shower Bath Bath-shower
4 BATHROOM
10 mm = 0.394 in or 25/64 in
100 mm = 3.94 in or 3 15/16 in
1 000 mm = 39.4 in or 39 3/8 in
Powder room
1 2
Small half-shower
3 4
Small half-bath
5 6

Full bath
7 8
Full bath with shower
9 10
4 BATHROOM
10 mm = 0.394 in or 25/64 in
100 mm = 3.94 in or 3 15/16 in
1 000 mm = 39.4 in or 39 3/8 in
1. Washbasin
WB1 WB2 WB3
2. Bathtub
B1 B2 B3
3. Shower
SH1 SH2 SH3

The sizes of the furniture and equipment can be different 1 mm = 0.0394 in or 3/64 in 100 mm = 3.94 in or 3 15/16 in
in your country. Please see sizes in your stores. 10 mm = 0.394 in or 25/64 in 1 000 mm = 39.4 in or 39 3/8 in
4. Toilet and bidet
TB1 TB2 TB3
5. Washer 6. Mirror
WR1 MR1 MR2
7. Cabinet
CB1 CB2 CB3
4 BATHROOM
10 mm = 0.394 in or 25/64 in
100 mm = 3.94 in or 3 15/16 in
1 000 mm = 39.4 in or 39 3/8 in
Installation location
TIP 1
The recommended
distance from the wall
to the toilet is 250 mm,
to the sink is 500 mm.
TIP 2
If the toilet is next

to a shower
then the minimum
distance is 350 mm.
TIP 3
Also the recommended

distance between
a shower and a sink
is 350 mm.

Ergonomics rules
TIP 1
The recommended
space in front
of the toilet should be
800x600 mm.
TIP 2
Free space in front

of the sink is
recommended
1 000x700 mm.
TIP 3
It is recommended
to leave a free space
of 700x900 mm near
the shower stall.
TIP 4
A free space
of 1000x700 mm is
recommended in front
of the bathroom.
4 BATHROOM
10 mm = 0.394 in or 25/64 in
100 mm = 3.94 in or 3 15/16 in
1 000 mm = 39.4 in or 39 3/8 in
Powder room
Furniture
TB2 • 640x450
1
Furniture
TB2 • 640x450
2 WB1 • 630x490
Small half-bath
Furniture
WB1 • 630x490 MR1 • 600х30

3 B1 • 1 700x700
CB1 • 300x150

Furniture
WB1 • 1 030x490
4 B2 • 1 800x800
MR1 • 600x30
Small half-shower
Furniture
WB3 • 1 030x490
5 SH3 • 1 200x1 000
MR1 • 600x30
Furniture
WB2 • 820x490 MR1 • 600x30

6 SH3 • 1 200x1000
WR1 • 600x470
4 BATHROOM
Full bath
Furniture
WB3 • 1 030x490 MR1 • 600х30
7 B3 • 1 700x1 100
TB1 • 640x450
Furniture
WB2 • 820x490 MR2• 800х120

8 B2 • 1 800x800 CB2 • 300x210
TB2 • 450x640

Full bath with shower
Furniture
WB2 • 820x490 TB3 • 500x370
9 SH1 • 900x900
TB2 • 640x450
MR1 • 600x30
WB3 • 1 030x490 TB1 • 640x450

10 B2 • 1 800x800
SH2 • 1 000x1 000
WR1 • 600x470
MR1 • 600x30
4 BATHROOM
4.6 Exercises

Mesh
100х100 mm

Mesh
100х100 mm


Mesh
100х100 mm
Repeat or
draw another
foyer layout
Draw toilet
layout
Draw bathroom
+ toilet layout
5 KITCHEN

5.1 The role of the kitchen
Considering the layout of the kitchen in an apartment it is important to

understand its function. Comfortable arrangement of all equipment and
furniture in the room depends on the needs of the family.
Kitchen area can be used for both cooking and dining.
Kitchen can be combined with different rooms creating comfortable spaces

for spending time with family and friends.
The door opening should preferably be from the kitchen into the hall. You
can also use an empty doorway when using an electric stove.
Kitchen types
Separate Combined rooms
With dining room With living room With bedroom
5 KITCHEN
10 mm = 0.394 in or 25/64 in
100 mm = 3.94 in or 3 15/16 in
1 000 mm = 39.4 in or 39 3/8 in
Separate
1 2
Comnined kitchen and dining room
3 4

Comnined kitchen and living room
5 6
Comnined kitchen and bedroom
7 8
5 KITCHEN
10 mm = 0.394 in or 25/64 in
100 mm = 3.94 in or 3 15/16 in
1 000 mm = 39.4 in or 39 3/8 in
1. Fridge 2. Sink
FR1 FR2 SN1
3. Сabinet (bottom)
CBB1 CBB2 CBB3
4. Cabinet (top)
CBT1 CBT2 CBT3

5. Table
TBL1 TBL2 TBL3
6. Chairs
CH1 CH2 BCH1
7. Stove 8. Dishwasher 9. Oven
SV1 DW1 OV1
5 KITCHEN
10 mm = 0.394 in or 25/64 in
100 mm = 3.94 in or 3 15/16 in
1 000 mm = 39.4 in or 39 3/8 in
Ergonomics rules
TIP 1
Minimum width
of the kitchen in
one row
is 1 800 mm.
TIP 2
For easy pass by the

distance between rows
should be at least 1 000 mm
and not more than 1 650 mm.
TIP 3
Think about a comfortable

minimum path between a
fridge, stove and a sink
(triangle).
TIP 4
Countertops next to the

kitchen entrance should be
left without any appliances
to use it for grocery bags.

TIP 5
Observe a minimum
distance of 500-600 mm
between the cooker
and the sink.
TIP 6
It is important to consider
the opening area of
all cabinets and open
appliances, e.x. dishwasher.
TIP 7
Do not place the stove in

an aisle, window or corner.
Leave 400 mm between
refrigerator and stove.
TIP 8
The average height of the

worktops is 850-900 mm.
The height of the bar
should be 1 100 - 1 200 mm.
5 KITCHEN
10 mm = 0.394 in or 25/64 in
100 mm = 3.94 in or 3 15/16 in
1 000 mm = 39.4 in or 39 3/8 in
Separate
Furniture
FR1 • 540x550 CBT2 • 600x390
1 SN1 • 540x550
CBB2 • 600x600
SV1 • 600x550
Furniture
FR1 • 540x550 CBB2 • 600x600

2 SN1 • 540x550 SV1 • 600x550
CBB1 • 400x600

Comnined kitchen and dining room
Furniture
FR1 • 540x550 SV1 • 600x550
3 SN1 • 540x550
CBB2 • 600x600
TB3 • 400x2 700
BCH1 • 400x400
Furniture
FR1 • 540x550 SV1 • 600x550

4 SN1 • 540x550
CBB2 • 600x600
TB2 • 700x1 500
CH2 • 520x520
5 KITCHEN
Comnined kitchen and living room
FR1 • 540x550 SV1 • 600x550
Furniture
5 SN1 • 540x550
CBB1 • 400x600
TB2 • 900x1 500
CH1 • 460x460
CBB2 • 600x600
FR1 • 540x550 TB2 • 900x1 500

6
Furniture
SN1 • 540x550 CH1 • 460x460

CBB2 • 600x600
SV1 • 600x550

Comnined kitchen and bedroom
FR1 • 540x550 CBB3 • 800x600
Furniture
7 SN1 • 540x550
CBB1 • 400x600
SV1 • 600x550
TB3 • 600x1 800
CBB2 • 600x600 BCH1 • 400x400
FR1 • 540x550 CBB3 • 800x600

8
Furniture
SN1 • 540x550 SV1 • 600x550

CBB1 • 400x600 TB2 • 700x1 500
CBB2 • 600x600 CH2 • 520x520
5 KITCHEN
5.6 Exercises

Mesh
100х100 mm
Kitchen

Mesh
100х100 mm
Living room
Kitchen


Mesh
100х100 mm
Draw kitchen
layout
Repeat or
draw another
foyer layout
Repeat or
draw another
Repeat or toilet layout
draw another
bathroom +
toilet layout
6 LIVING ROOM

6.1 The role of the living room
The living room is the place where the family gathers every evening for
relaxation but also where guests are invited for holidays.
Open-plan apartments (studios) are gaining popularity where the division

of living space into zones or rooms can be done using a rack, sliding doors,
a bar counter and other furniture or objects.
There are many ways to divide a room into the required zones.
Find the center of your living room which could be a large dining table or a
huge sofa with a screen or TV.
Living room types
With kitchen With bedroom
6 LIVING ROOM
10 mm = 0.394 in or 25/64 in
100 mm = 3.94 in or 3 15/16 in
1 000 mm = 39.4 in or 39 3/8 in
Separate
1 2
3 4

Comnined living room and kitchen
5 6
Comnined living room and bedroom
7 8
6 LIVING ROOM
10 mm = 0.394 in or 25/64 in
100 mm = 3.94 in or 3 15/16 in
1 000 mm = 39.4 in or 39 3/8 in
1. Sofa
SF1 SF2 SF3
2. TV stand
TVS1 TVSV2
3. TV
TV1 TV2 TV3

4. Coffee table
CFT1 CFT2 CFT3
5. Chairs
CH2 CH3 CH4
6. Commode
CM1 CM2 CM3
6 LIVING ROOM
10 mm = 0.394 in or 25/64 in
100 mm = 3.94 in or 3 15/16 in
1 000 mm = 39.4 in or 39 3/8 in
Ergonomics rules
TIP 1
Choose comfortable
furniture. A sofa for two with
a width of 1 700 mm, for a
larger family from 2 100 mm.
TIP 2
Choose furniture for your

apartment based on the
size of your family and
guests. The recreation area
should combine a group of
furniture: sofas, armchairs,
tables and cabinets.
TIP 3
Use a coffee table: for

magazines or books. The
optimal table height
is 300–450 mm.

TIP 4
The optimal distance to TV is

2.5 m. If TV is 25‘‘ - 40‘‘
3.0 m, from 45‘‘ - 55‘‘ 3.5-4 m
and more.
TIP 5
Consider walking distances

for family and guests. The
minimum distance to the
wall is 550 mm. A space of
at least 400 mm is required
between the seats.
TIP 6
For eating in the dining room

you should choose a table
with an area of 400x600 mm
per person.
6 LIVING ROOM
10 mm = 0.394 in or 25/64 in
100 mm = 3.94 in or 3 15/16 in
1 000 mm = 39.4 in or 39 3/8 in
Separate
Furniture
SF1 • 1 780x860 CFT2 • 1 000x750
1 TVS2 • 2 400x420
TV3 • 1 210x50
CH3 • 700x730
Furniture
SF2 • 2 240x1 270 CH4 • 790x690

2 TVS2 • 2 400x420
TV3 • 1 210x50

Furniture
SF3 • 2 400x1 600 CFT1 • 900x900
3 TVS1 • 1 800x390
TV2 • 930x50
CH3 • 700x730
Furniture
SF3 • 2 400x1 600 CFT3 • 1 100x1 100

4 TVS2 • 1 800x390
TV2 • 930x50
CH1 • 520x520
6 LIVING ROOM
Furniture
SF1 • 1 780x860 CH4 • 790x690
5 TVS2 • 2 400x420
TV3 • 1 210x50
Furniture
SF3 • 2 400x1 600

6 TVS2 • 2 400x420
TV3 • 1 210x50

Comnined living room and dining room
Furniture
SF1 • 1 780x860 CFT1 • 900x900
7 TVS1 • 1 800x390
TV2 • 930x50
Furniture
SF3 • 2 400x1 600 CFT1 • 900x900

8 TVS2 • 2 400x420
TV3 • 1 210x50
CH4 • 1 100x1 100
6 LIVING ROOM
6.6 Exercises 1 mm = 0.0394 in or 3/64 in
10 mm = 0.394 in or 25/64 in
100 mm = 3.94 in or 3 15/16 in
1 000 mm = 39.4 in or 39 3/8 in

Mesh
100х100 mm
Living room

Mesh
100х100 mm
Living room
Kitchen


Mesh
100х100 mm
Repeat or
draw another
kitchen layout
Draw living
room layout
Repeat or
draw another
foyer layout
Repeat or
draw another
draw another
bathroom +
toilet layout
7 BALCONY

7.1 The role of the balcony
If you correctly design this part of the apartment you can get a spacious
and functional room.
Here you can arrange gym space or a workplace with a computer desk.
You can design a space for children’s games. Or simply enlarge the kitchen,
dining room or bedroom.
And in order not to use the balcony as a storage place you can place a
cabinet for storing various items.
Balcony types
With kitchen With bedroom
7 BALCONY
10 mm = 0.394 in or 25/64 in
100 mm = 3.94 in or 3 15/16 in
1 000 mm = 39.4 in or 39 3/8 in
Separate
1 2
3 4

Comnined balcony and kitchen
Comnined balcony and bedroom
7 BALCONY
10 mm = 0.394 in or 25/64 in
100 mm = 3.94 in or 3 15/16 in
1 000 mm = 39.4 in or 39 3/8 in
1. Rack
R1 R2
2. Balcony sofa
BSF1 BSF2
3. Commode
CM1 CM2 CM3

4. Desk
DS1 DS2 DS3
5. Chairs
CH1 CH2 CH3
7 BALCONY
10 mm = 0.394 in or 25/64 in
100 mm = 3.94 in or 3 15/16 in
1 000 mm = 39.4 in or 39 3/8 in
Ergonomics rules
TIP 1
Minimum balcony
width is 1200 mm.
Optimal size
1 200 - 1 500 mm.
TIP 2
When placing furniture

on the balcony leave a
clearance of at least
500 mm.
TIP 3
Consider the location of

the cabinets or racks for
storage of necessary items
on the balcony.

7 BALCONY
10 mm = 0.394 in or 25/64 in
100 mm = 3.94 in or 3 15/16 in
1 000 mm = 39.4 in or 39 3/8 in
Separate
Furniture
R1 • 600x350
1 DS2 • 1 200x650
CH2 • 520x520
Furniture
CH2 • 520x520
2
7 BALCONY
Furniture
BSF1 • 1 190x760
3 CH3 • 2 400x420
Furniture
R2 • 700x350
4 DS3 • 400x1 400
BCH1 • 400x400

Comnined balcony and kitchen
Furniture
BSF2 • 1 190x760
5 CH3 • 700x730
Comnined balcony and bedroom

Furniture
DS3 • 1 200x650
6 CH2 • 520x520
7 BALCONY
10 mm = 0.394 in or 25/64 in
100 mm = 3.94 in or 3 15/16 in
1 000 mm = 39.4 in or 39 3/8 in

Mesh
100х100 mm
Balcony

Mesh
100х100 mm
Balcony
Bedroom


Mesh
100х100 mm
Draw balcony
layout
Repeat or
draw another
kitchen layout
Repeat or draw
another living
room layout
Repeat or
draw another
foyer layout
Repeat or
draw another
draw another
bathroom +
toilet layout
8 BEDROOM

8.1 The role of the bedroom 10 mm = 0.394 in or 25/64 in 1 000 mm = 39.4 in or 39 3/8 in
It can fit a small library with a bookcase, a work area and a coffee table
with soft comfortable chairs.
Each of the areas of the spacious multifunctional bedroom is better defined

clearly. The main element of the bedroom interior is the bed.
The first step is to choose a place for it and then supply the room with
various functional areas.
It is important to discard unnecessary details and pieces of furniture. The

best option is more free space, air and light.
Bedroom types
For adults For kids With kitchen With living room
8 BEDROOM
10 mm = 0.394 in or 25/64 in
100 mm = 3.94 in or 3 15/16 in
1 000 mm = 39.4 in or 39 3/8 in
Separate for adults
1 2
Separate for kids
3 4

Comnined bedroom and kitchen
5 6
Comnined bedroom and living room
7 8
8 BEDROOM
10 mm = 0.394 in or 25/64 in
100 mm = 3.94 in or 3 15/16 in
1 000 mm = 39.4 in or 39 3/8 in
1. Bed for adults 2. Bed for kids
BD1 BD2 BD3
3. Nightstand
NS1 NS2 NS3
4. Commode
CM1 CM2 CM3

5. Desk
DS1 DS2 DS3
6. Chairs
CH1 CH2 CH3
7. Wardrobe 8. Mirror
WR2 WR3 MR1
8 BEDROOM
10 mm = 0.394 in or 25/64 in
100 mm = 3.94 in or 3 15/16 in
1 000 mm = 39.4 in or 39 3/8 in
Ergonomics rules
TIP 1
Choose comfortable
furniture. The size of the
bed for children is 800-1200
mm, for adults 1600-2000 mm.
TIP 2
If possible do not place the

bed in the corner.
If the bed is double design

aisles on both sides.
TIP 3
Design a passage distance

of at least 700 mm
for easy and comfortable
access.

TIP 4
The distance from the bed

to the desk should be at
least 800 - 1 000 mm for the
chair to move.
TIP 5
In the children’s bedroom,

place a bedside table or a
shelf between the beds, the
passage should be at least
560 mm for easy cleaning.
Leave 700 mm for side
passage.
TIP 6
The distance from the bed

to the wardrobe must be at
least 1 000 - 1 200 mm to open
the doors.
8 BEDROOM
10 mm = 0.394 in or 25/64 in
100 mm = 3.94 in or 3 15/16 in
1 000 mm = 39.4 in or 39 3/8 in
Separate for adults
Furniture
BD1 • 1 600x2 000 DS3 • 650x1 500
1 NS3 • 400x380
TV2 • 930x50
CH1 • 460x460
WR1 • 600x1 500
Furniture
BD1 • 1 600x2 000 CM3 • 800x480

2 NS3 • 400x380 CH2 • 520x520
TV2 • 930x50 WR1 • 600x1 600

Separate for kids
Furniture
BD3 • 900x2 000 CM3 • 800x480
3 NS2 • 400x200
TV2 • 930x50
CH1 • 460x460
WR2 • 600x2 000
Furniture
BD3 • 900x2 000 DS3 • 650x1500

4 NS2 • 400x200
TV2 • 930x50
CH1 • 460x460
WR1 • 600x 1500
8 BEDROOM
Furniture
BD1 • 1 600x2 000 CH2 • 520x520
5 NS3 • 400x380
TV2 • 930x50
WR1 • 600x1 500
Furniture
BD1 • 1 600x2 000 WR1 • 600x1 600

6 NS3 • 400x380
CH1 • 460x460

Comnined living room and dining room
Furniture
BD1 • 1 600x2 000 DS3 • 650x1 500
7 NS3 • 400x380
TV3 • 1 210x50
CH2 • 520x520
WR1 • 400x1 000
Furniture
BD1 • 1 600x2 000 DS3 • 650x1 500

8 NS3 • 400x380
TV2 • 930x50
CH1 • 460x460
WR1 • 600x1 500
8 BEDROOM
10 mm = 0.394 in or 25/64 in
100 mm = 3.94 in or 3 15/16 in
1 000 mm = 39.4 in or 39 3/8 in

Mesh
100х100 mm
Bedroom

Mesh
100х100 mm
Kitchen
Bedroom


Mesh
100х100 mm
Repeat or draw
another balcony
layout
Repeat or
draw another
kitchen layout
Repeat or draw
another living
room layout
Repeat or
draw another
foyer layout
Repeat or
draw another
draw another
bathroom +
toilet layout
Draw Draw
bedroom bedroom
layout layout
9 DRESSING ROOM

9.1 The role of the dressing room
It is important to properly organize storage for clothes and belongings and

the best option is to design a separate walk-in storage.
It is necessary to think about storage system for shoes, bags, outwear and
casual clothes as well as accessories.
The dressing room includes rods, drawers and shelves.
The upper area is convenient for storing those things that are rarely used.
In the bottom area it is necessary to place rods for hangers and below the
boxes for shoes or accessories.
Dressing room types
With living room With bedroom
9 DRESSING ROOM
10 mm = 0.394 in or 25/64 in
100 mm = 3.94 in or 3 15/16 in
1 000 mm = 39.4 in or 39 3/8 in
1. Wardrobe
WRB1 WRB2
2. Shoe rack
SR1 SR2 SR3
3. Commode
CM1 CM2 CM3

4. Mirror
MR1 MR2 MR3
9 DRESSING ROOM
10 mm = 0.394 in or 25/64 in
100 mm = 3.94 in or 3 15/16 in
1 000 mm = 39.4 in or 39 3/8 in
Separate
1 2
3 4

Comnined wardrobe and living room
Comnined wardrobe and bedroom
9 DRESSING ROOM
10 mm = 0.394 in or 25/64 in
100 mm = 3.94 in or 3 15/16 in
1 000 mm = 39.4 in or 39 3/8 in
Ergonomics rules
TIP 1
The minimum aisle

width between rows
is 700 mm. The optimal
size is 900 mm.
TIP 2
You can combine cabinets

of different widths
depending on the purpose
of the shelves.
TIP 3
Consider a comfortable
arrangement of shelves for
clothes and shoes as well as
other belongings.
TIP 4
The hangers can be placed

at a comfortable height of
no more than 1 700 - 1 900
mm from the floor.

10 mm = 0.394 in or 25/64 in
100 mm = 3.94 in or 3 15/16 in
1 000 mm = 39.4 in or 39 3/8 in
Separate
Furniture
WRB2 • 600x600
1 WRB2 • 1 000x600
Furniture
WRB1 • 800x400
2 WRB2 • 800x600
MR3 • 650x30
9 DRESSING ROOM
Furniture
WRB2 • 600x600
3 WRB2 • 900x600
Furniture
WRB1 • 600x400
4 WRB2 • 600x600
MR3 • 650x30

Comnined wardrobe and living room
Furniture
WRB1 • 800x600
5 WRB2 • 1 300x600
Comnined wardrobe and bedroom

Furniture
WRB2 • 750x600
6 MR3 • 650x30
9 DRESSING ROOM
10 mm = 0.394 in or 25/64 in
100 mm = 3.94 in or 3 15/16 in
1 000 mm = 39.4 in or 39 3/8 in

Mesh
100х100 mm
Wardrobe

Mesh
100х100 mm
Bedroom
Wardrobe


Mesh
100х100 mm
Repeat or draw
another balcony
layout
Repeat or
draw another
kitchen layout
Repeat or draw
another living
room layout
Repeat or
draw another
foyer layout
Repeat or
draw another
draw another
bathroom +
toilet layout Draw
wardrobe
layout
Repeat or Repeat or
draw another draw another
bedroom bedroom
layout layout
10 APPLICATION
10.1 Dimensioned layout 1 mm = 0.0394 in or 3/64 in
10 mm = 0.394 in or 25/64 in
100 mm = 3.94 in or 3 15/16 in
1 000 mm = 39.4 in or 39 3/8 in
Dimensioned layout. Scale 1:75

10.2 Empty layout 1 mm = 0.0394 in or 3/64 in
10 mm = 0.394 in or 25/64 in
100 mm = 3.94 in or 3 15/16 in
1 000 mm = 39.4 in or 39 3/8 in
Empty layout. Scale 1:75
10 APPLICATION
10.3 Steps «How to design»?
HOW TO DESIGN?
STEP 1.
Study the function of the room and

necessary requirements.
STEP 2.
Choose the size

of the room.
STEP 3.
Choose the necessary

furniture.
STEP 4.
Study the rules of ergonomics

for this room.
STEP 5.
Arrange furniture considering

ergonomics and comfort.

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ON YOUR OWN WITH INTERIORBOOK

WHO IS THIS BOOK FOR?

1. YOU ARE A STUDENT OR BEGINNING ARCHITECT

And architects can also make mistakes in their work.

2. YOU WANT TO DESIGN THE INTERIOR OF YOUR APARTMENT

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One bedroom apartment

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2. Working area and dressing room:

Two bedroom apartment

The foyer is the first thing that

Often mistakes in the design of

Although the bathroom

A common mistake when

The distribution of free space

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The most comfortable place in

We spend a lot of time in

We not only cook in the kitchen

This is where communication

Wrong distances of working

Regardless of the size or

A distance between the

In almost every kitchen layout

Central part of any apartment

Therefore, you always want

Freeing up space is one of

You need to think over the

Almost every apartment has

We will consider these layout

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Also bedroom is one of the

At first, it may seem that the

The amount of free space

The main object in each

Many people make mistakes

Dressing room is a space that

This can solve storage

To do so you can follow

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It is the entrance to the apartment. A foyer and halls connect separate

Separate room Separate zone Combined rooms

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BN1 BN2 BN3

SR1 SR2 SR3

CM1 CM2 CM3

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WR1 WR2 WR3

MR1 MR2 MR3

CR1 CR2 CR3

Door opening direction

House Bathroom Kitchen Bedroom

House Bathroom Kitchen Bedroom

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The minimum comfortable

If the door opens into the

But if the doors open