16 important things to consider when choosing an apartment
This list will help you buy an apartment with a practical layout that will save you money on renovations and provide a foundation for a stylish interior design
Choosing an apartment is an important decision that impacts your comfort and quality of life for many years.
Mistakes at this stage can lead to inconveniences, difficulties with renovations, and even a decrease in property value in the future. To avoid unpleasant surprises, it's important to take several key factors into account in advance.
Mistakes at this stage can lead to inconveniences, difficulties with renovations, and even a decrease in property value in the future. To avoid unpleasant surprises, it's important to take several key factors into account in advance.
Layout and functionality of the rooms
1 Length of corridors:
Long corridors are not the best choice for an apartment. They take up valuable space, create a sense of narrowness, and are often poorly lit. It's better to opt for compact and functional corridors.
2 Bathroom:
If you plan to expand the bathroom, make sure it's possible in advance. In multi-apartment buildings, the relocation of wet zones is strictly regulated, and it's not always possible to enlarge the bathroom by using space from adjacent rooms.
3 Walk-in closet in the bedroom:
A separate walk-in closet is a convenient solution, but it's important that its installation doesn't make the bedroom too cramped. Assess the proportions of the room and ensure that after zoning, there will still be enough space.
4 Closet in the hallway:
The entryway should include a niche or space for a closet. Without organized storage for outerwear and shoes, the hallway quickly turns into chaos.
5 Sewer shafts:
When choosing an apartment in a new building, ensure that there are no sewer risers in the middle of the apartment. It's better when they are "pressed" to the apartment's load-bearing walls.
Long corridors are not the best choice for an apartment. They take up valuable space, create a sense of narrowness, and are often poorly lit. It's better to opt for compact and functional corridors.
2 Bathroom:
If you plan to expand the bathroom, make sure it's possible in advance. In multi-apartment buildings, the relocation of wet zones is strictly regulated, and it's not always possible to enlarge the bathroom by using space from adjacent rooms.
3 Walk-in closet in the bedroom:
A separate walk-in closet is a convenient solution, but it's important that its installation doesn't make the bedroom too cramped. Assess the proportions of the room and ensure that after zoning, there will still be enough space.
4 Closet in the hallway:
The entryway should include a niche or space for a closet. Without organized storage for outerwear and shoes, the hallway quickly turns into chaos.
5 Sewer shafts:
When choosing an apartment in a new building, ensure that there are no sewer risers in the middle of the apartment. It's better when they are "pressed" to the apartment's load-bearing walls.
Layout of a 4-room apartment:
The apartment area is 127 m². In the center of the apartment, there was a sewer riser that needed to be considered during the redesign.
The apartment area is 127 m². In the center of the apartment, there was a sewer riser that needed to be considered during the redesign.
Functionality and shape of the rooms
6 Room layout:
When entering the apartment, it's ideal if the first thing you see is the living room, not the bedroom. This creates a sense of coziness and makes the space feel more inviting.
7 Clear geometry:
Rooms with straight angles are much easier to plan and arrange furniture in. Curved walls, unconventional shapes, and long narrow rooms can create difficulties during renovation and interior design.
8 Optimal size:
Rooms should not be smaller than 12 m². In very small rooms, it's hard to organize functional zoning and create a comfortable living space. Keep in mind that a children's room for two kids should be at least 15 m² in size for ergonomic purposes.
When entering the apartment, it's ideal if the first thing you see is the living room, not the bedroom. This creates a sense of coziness and makes the space feel more inviting.
7 Clear geometry:
Rooms with straight angles are much easier to plan and arrange furniture in. Curved walls, unconventional shapes, and long narrow rooms can create difficulties during renovation and interior design.
8 Optimal size:
Rooms should not be smaller than 12 m². In very small rooms, it's hard to organize functional zoning and create a comfortable living space. Keep in mind that a children's room for two kids should be at least 15 m² in size for ergonomic purposes.
Orientation of the apartment according to the cardinal directions
9 Lighting throughout the day:
The ideal option is when the living room faces east and the bedroom faces west. This provides natural light in the morning and a comfortable dusk in the evening, creating a relaxing atmosphere for rest.
The ideal option is when the living room faces east and the bedroom faces west. This provides natural light in the morning and a comfortable dusk in the evening, creating a relaxing atmosphere for rest.
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Storage spaces
10 Balcony or terrace:
The additional space on a balcony can be used not only for relaxation but also for storing seasonal items, bicycles, tools, and other belongings.
11 Built-in storage systems:
The more niches, pantries, and built-in closets there are, the easier it is to keep the home organized. A lack of storage space leads to clutter and disorder.
The additional space on a balcony can be used not only for relaxation but also for storing seasonal items, bicycles, tools, and other belongings.
11 Built-in storage systems:
The more niches, pantries, and built-in closets there are, the easier it is to keep the home organized. A lack of storage space leads to clutter and disorder.
Location within the city
12 Transportation accessibility:
It's important to assess in advance how convenient it is to get to work, schools, shops, and other important places.
13 Proximity to a park:
Living near green spaces positively impacts health, reduces stress levels, and makes walks more enjoyable.
14 View from the window:
It's better to place bedrooms facing the courtyard rather than a busy street. This ensures peace and quiet for a restful sleep.
15 Distance from major roads:
The further the apartment is from main roads, the lower the noise and air pollution levels.
16 Proximity to shops:
Having a good grocery store nearby is an important factor for the convenience of daily life.
It's important to assess in advance how convenient it is to get to work, schools, shops, and other important places.
13 Proximity to a park:
Living near green spaces positively impacts health, reduces stress levels, and makes walks more enjoyable.
14 View from the window:
It's better to place bedrooms facing the courtyard rather than a busy street. This ensures peace and quiet for a restful sleep.
15 Distance from major roads:
The further the apartment is from main roads, the lower the noise and air pollution levels.
16 Proximity to shops:
Having a good grocery store nearby is an important factor for the convenience of daily life.
Если вы работаете на ноутбуке
для ежедневной работы на протяжении всего рабочего дня, желательно иметь столешницу глубиной около 60 см.
для ежедневной работы на протяжении всего рабочего дня, желательно иметь столешницу глубиной около 60 см.
Choosing an apartment is not just about evaluating its appearance, but also analyzing its functionality, layout, and location. If you're unsure whether an apartment meets your needs, you can always consult a professional.
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