How I renovated the apartment in Moscow

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  • Welcome my new renovated apartment in Moscow!
    It used to be the old-style soviet kind of apartment, but now it has completely changed. We made a studio from the one-bedroom apartment by destroying the wall. In this apartment tour I show you the design, how everything looks now and tell you the process of the renovation: what necessary steps we had taken in order to make everything legally.
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  • @ritabates7651
    @ritabates7651 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic job on your renovation Anna! It's absolutely stunning!

  • @adhdrebel982
    @adhdrebel982 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello I am Cowboy I live in the US ,you girls did an excellent job I love the layout ! The ceilings are so high , in the states the ceilings are eight feet the floors are beautiful ... Keep tickling the ivories xoxo !

  • @billcurls8871
    @billcurls8871 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job! Looks great and you created more room. I never knew how small the apartments were over there!

  • @cynthiaj3719
    @cynthiaj3719 3 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    I JUST noticed your first video from 11 months ago, and now I see you have renovated your apartment! Congratulations! I'm very happy for you. You made great choices. It looks like a very nice, comfortable home.

  • @brhill2
    @brhill2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a lovely apartment! Your remodeling was excellent! Thanks so much for sharing!!

  • @OptimusSatanas
    @OptimusSatanas 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Im glad to see how much improvement youve accomplished. Looks great now.

  • @kenn1936
    @kenn1936 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOW what a difference from the apartment that you moved into, especially the bathroom. We have exactly the same in the UK - its called Planning permission, it is there to ensure that people do not go crazy and knock down load bearing walls, and take out lintels that are supporting the building. Most important in a high rise building. Imagine if someone on a lower floor decided to make their whole apartment open plan and took out all the walls, nothing above would be secure! I love the apartment and the balcony could be made into a tiny bedroom if you needed another room. Much nicer now that you have taken all the stickers off the windows, and that immersion heater is gone from the bathroom. My Grandmother had one of those in the 60's. Does you electric cost a lot to run??? We now have systems that run on gas - yes gas, it heats the water and it is only the water that is flowing through the building. The gas/generator is outside of the building so no gas is actually being pumped into the building (for safety reasons). The local councils, have this system going 24 hours a day for every home in the high rise, and there is a standard fee. A heating cost. It means you can have hot water and heating 24 hours a day every day, for a set price. it is a much better way of heating the building at a lower cost. The buildings are so hot, you feel the heat in the emergency stairs, where there is no heating. Excellent for the winter.

    • @becoming.french
      @becoming.french  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Well, the fees to my mind I quite low, because we have the central heating system, I'm telling about that in this video: th-cam.com/video/ZQVDqt13CLs/w-d-xo.html

  • @suzanneporter2936
    @suzanneporter2936 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    LOVE your place, especially the balcony and increased apartment seating.

  • @kimo2327
    @kimo2327 3 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    Wow what a difference from the old style of the apartment! You really opened it up, feels fresh and new! It’s a super cute place. 😀

    • @MothGirl007
      @MothGirl007 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It looks gorgeous now - fantastic job!

  • @MultiWatcher1000
    @MultiWatcher1000 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I kind of liked the old nostalgic look but new look is nice too.

  • @pawlieblog7967
    @pawlieblog7967 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice reno and very cozy, comfy and cozy and convenient. Very interesting to see a place in Russia!

  • @pattiwierzbicki9347
    @pattiwierzbicki9347 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are very clever and talented to redesign your space. Great job.

  • @jacqueblue
    @jacqueblue 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice. I need to watch the:before video. Thank you for sharing. I wish I had an eye for creation/renovation/style/design.

  • @PassionGrows
    @PassionGrows 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You did a Beautiful job in the renovations. Your apartment is very lovely.

  • @carolyntavolier6729
    @carolyntavolier6729 3 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    I think the high wall outlet would be for a room air conditioner.

    • @markbajek2541
      @markbajek2541 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You could mount a wall mounted oscillating fan on the higher outlet.

    • @becoming.french
      @becoming.french  3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Yes! The one which is on the wall with window is for the air conditioner, and the other one was designed to plug in TV :)

    • @carolyntavolier6729
      @carolyntavolier6729 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@becoming.french Yessssss!

    • @wa1ufo
      @wa1ufo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I bet you are right!

    • @pureseasky
      @pureseasky 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@becoming.french What type of AC do you prefer, sorry I'm coming from a AC maker company ^_^.

  • @marlenejones6266
    @marlenejones6266 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    This became a charming beautiful apartment from the rather plain old worn looking place. I love it all but I think the. Sliding closet door is so cute. And your balcony offers a place in the summer to relax. Just a lovely spot. And the place you imagined is quite pretty.

  • @Parmella
    @Parmella 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Anna you are so beautiful and precious. Iam from the United States I live in the South. Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Your renovations came out so good. I love it. I live in a house so apartment living was never even considered between me and my husband. I can just let you know we renovated our home and we didn’t have to have any type of permits / documentations from our city or government. It really depends on where you live to what that city might require. We are lucky where I live I suppose. Anyways, I look forward to following you. You are such a joy to listen to and your life is so interesting to me. How awesome to hear about Russian life from where I live. Looking forward to future videos. Peace and love. Pam

    • @becoming.french
      @becoming.french  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! :) I think generally if you renovate the house (in Russia too) you don't need any permits, but as for the apartment you need them, because the building might be old, or constructed the way you can't do some works you want.

  • @guiseppe66
    @guiseppe66 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent work Anna!!!!

  • @carriesweeney1277
    @carriesweeney1277 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How about a bed frame with storage drawers????

  • @dougmccracken8435
    @dougmccracken8435 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Incredible. I had just finished your before video and then watched your renovation. You have a great eye for detail and design. Anna, your apartment is beautiful. When you were showing the balcony area and mentioning the cold I thought that how handy it is in cold weather countries to have another refrigerator and freezer just outside - like here in Canada as well. (I use my balcony as more fridge space in winter.) Anyway, I do love what you have done with the apartment space. The kitchen and bathroom are spectacular

  • @brandyseago6324
    @brandyseago6324 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow the apartment looks beautiful ! Great job

  • @Existentialnausea
    @Existentialnausea 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had that same map wall decal & loved it.

  • @legallybored8876
    @legallybored8876 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is so cool, and the fact that you were able to save up for what you wanted makes it even more amazing . You look so happy in your newly renovated apartment. Congratulations 🎉

  • @nikhilpachauri5761
    @nikhilpachauri5761 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is amazing makeover !!

  • @bexxiebex6769
    @bexxiebex6769 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice. You made your home space beautiful! Enjoy!

  • @CristinaGarcia-sv6tu
    @CristinaGarcia-sv6tu 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome work!

  • @dennissutton3767
    @dennissutton3767 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So nice compared to before I saw the Video of-before renovations is so nice n

  • @bajagal3657
    @bajagal3657 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You did a great job on the renovation! Your apartment is lovely!!

  • @kcharles7637
    @kcharles7637 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wooow! Amazing work Anna! You really did the best you could and I love it!

  • @russelldally3193
    @russelldally3193 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WoW!! I just saw your first video when you bought the apartment and now this video when you have renovated it. What an amazing transformation and you have done a great job 👏👏

  • @juliachurch6567
    @juliachurch6567 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful renovation!

  • @TroyGrey
    @TroyGrey 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, that is one awesome upgrade!! So well done!

  • @elainevanwagner3378
    @elainevanwagner3378 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very Beautiful 😍 Great Renovation!

  • @happytexaschristy
    @happytexaschristy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    An amazing renovation!!!

  • @Dorism541
    @Dorism541 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your renovations! 👏👏👏👏

  • @shirleyross7199
    @shirleyross7199 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your place looks wonderful. You have great style.

  • @missmuffet3874
    @missmuffet3874 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely apartment. Well done.

  • @charm8167
    @charm8167 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🙋‍♀️ A beautiful home. Congratulations 👏🏻 love 💕 everything you have done with your space and choice of decorations.👍🏻

  • @shewho333
    @shewho333 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s lovely. Well done!!

  • @mdbarton1979
    @mdbarton1979 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, what an amazing transformation. That apartment is perfect! Great style :-)

  • @triplejmom7826
    @triplejmom7826 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    what an amazing renovation. it's beautiful.

  • @nadinebouchard9843
    @nadinebouchard9843 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your appartement is very nice. Very good renovation🤩

  • @Lily656
    @Lily656 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You did a wonderful job renovating your apartment! Amazing transformation. New to your channel, looking forward to more videos about Russia.

  • @MusicLover-ui9sm
    @MusicLover-ui9sm 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    To help keep your apartment warmer
    You can use a roll of see through plastic and duck tape to cover the windows in your apartment and the balcony
    Also use weather strips to put around front door and back door and windows before you duck tap plastic over the windows in apartment and back porch sitting area
    Saves money on heating your apartment
    Why are you not allowed to heat the Enclosed back porch

  • @mrdovie47
    @mrdovie47 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have an 80cm TV with some HDMI ports that I use for my computer. It is big enough for me. I am nearly 74 years old and am just getting over Covid-19. Since I am isolating I have time to explore TH-cam more. I like Train Ride videos, boat ride, walking in towns and such. I play with electronic circuits also. I am retired.

  • @LLShiningOtter
    @LLShiningOtter 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your little bed it’s like a magical enclave very nice that’s enchanting I love that

  • @chemonurse55
    @chemonurse55 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    When we remodeled our 2 complete bathrooms we had to also get permission from our city. They make sure that the companies we hire are doing the work according to legal and safe conditions

  • @ambermikkelsen9172
    @ambermikkelsen9172 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the white and use of mirrors! It's so beautiful and I'm glad you got to make the space feel like home!!

  • @SoulPrints
    @SoulPrints 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your renovation is FABULOUS !!!! super love the changes you did from the original flat. !!! way to go

  • @jasbegs1258
    @jasbegs1258 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful renovation

  • @catherineseiler7407
    @catherineseiler7407 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful apartment, nice job!

  • @motherslittlehelper8055
    @motherslittlehelper8055 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's very nice. Well done!

  • @jeannelowe480
    @jeannelowe480 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Anna you did a beautiful renovation
    Your condo is lovely ,,, modern ,,and bright
    🙋‍♀️🇨🇦❣️ yes in Canada we must follow a lot of the same Protocol’s
    It protects the buyer ,assuring the renovation was made up to code
    I love your condo Anna

  • @grandpatoms7091
    @grandpatoms7091 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The socket is for a kitchen clock. Very popular in the fifty's when the building was built.

    • @becoming.french
      @becoming.french  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Actually not :D, the higher one is for the air conditioner, the other one is for the TV :)

  • @caroldreyer7659
    @caroldreyer7659 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You did a great job on your apartment.

  • @jeffmair6471
    @jeffmair6471 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow what an improvement! It looks great 👍

  • @Renee-vz3cx
    @Renee-vz3cx 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Randomly found your original apartment tour video and wow your renovation turned out great! 👍

  • @sassylady2001
    @sassylady2001 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice. Amazing changes. Love the bathroom mirror. I've never seen anything like that. Looks comfortable and inviting. You did a great job.

  • @gabbywilliamson76
    @gabbywilliamson76 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! You really made it a beautiful apartment 😍

  • @nickmanno1
    @nickmanno1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like your renovations very much

  • @Chrstnrchrdsn
    @Chrstnrchrdsn 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    From grandma’s home to hipsters home! Minimalist esthetics. Less really is best. Hello from California!

  • @marp4735
    @marp4735 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for showing this part 2

  • @kickpublishing
    @kickpublishing 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have done an amazing job, it's beautiful and very fun too.

  • @brandongraden5220
    @brandongraden5220 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent job.

  • @younicbic
    @younicbic 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job!

  • @DeidreL9
    @DeidreL9 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi from Australia Anna, I just can’t believe how much work you have done and how beautiful your home is. Well done! I’m so glad I found your channel. Lovely. I love your chill out chair too. The curtains are a great idea too. It’s so lovely! Pleased to meet you Anna:)

  • @xsunny29x
    @xsunny29x 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks really nice and big difference compared to how it was originally. Must be so nice to live in Moscow and very lucky to get a city centre apartment.

  • @chelin7023
    @chelin7023 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The sockets are for picture lamps. You hang the frame/picture then, the picture lamp gets connected to the socket. Picture lamps can be attached to the frame or to the wall (follow manufacturers instructions). Art get display this way; take a look in art galleries or museums. Great feature!!

    • @chelin7023
      @chelin7023 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Forgot to mention, the suckers normally are hidden behind the picture; you have one very high up on the wall, will need some creative hanging. ☺️

  • @doraarredondo630
    @doraarredondo630 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a difference! Very nice.

  • @cherylgalleran6602
    @cherylgalleran6602 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello!👋🏼🥰. Im a new subscriber. I came across your channel tonight. Love what you did with your place. It’s very warm & cozy. Well done!😉🥰🥰. I love videos like yours. I live in the States. In Southern California. I work in the fashion industry. So I love design & fashion. Looking forward to watching your channel. Xo~

  • @charlenedargon2658
    @charlenedargon2658 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    It turned out beautifully.

  • @ClearlyCards
    @ClearlyCards 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the apt tour, so glad I found your video!!!! Great remodel....lovely!!!!❤️

  • @jeanberard2078
    @jeanberard2078 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You did a nice job with the small space you have to work with. I like the balcony area.

  • @johnchristman4868
    @johnchristman4868 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    In the USA such high wall outlets were installed for electric clocks, especially in kitchens.

  • @kogpressor
    @kogpressor 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm late to the party, but for those extra sockets- use the high one on the ceiling for RGB lighting, and use the one the on the lower deco wall for a smart mirror. Just some suggestions, I love your videos by the way!

  • @Runestone1
    @Runestone1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Try this: move the shelves in sleeping area to where the desk is now, move the wardrobe to where the shelves were in sleeping area, then build a desk where the wardrobe was?

    • @becoming.french
      @becoming.french  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, that's what I was thinking about as well :)

  • @kamaldeterville
    @kamaldeterville 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    yoooo this is sick i literally just watched the before vid and the transformation from that this is blowing my mind much luv from the us !

  • @herberthoover5607
    @herberthoover5607 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Anna, Thank You for the tour of your lovely apartment. It looks like a nice place to have friends visit.

  • @JalaKamal
    @JalaKamal 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The 2 sockets are one for the A/A and the other for the Telly.

  • @bernadetteadkins4904
    @bernadetteadkins4904 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a cozy apartment!

  • @donnatappan4087
    @donnatappan4087 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ur apartment is lovely. Thanks for sharing. I just happen to see ur .channel

  • @Defiantbich
    @Defiantbich 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice redo

  • @erip967
    @erip967 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow u did an amazing job

  • @kencase2179
    @kencase2179 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your renovation turned out beautifully. Congratulations!

  • @britaeirikr8609
    @britaeirikr8609 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the renovation! You totally have enough room for a countertop dishwasher. You could get a white one and put it next to your sink to drain right away, or somewhere else if think of something creative. If you plumb a dedicated water line to it you don't even need to tie up your sink. You can plumb the drain too, but it seems easy enough to let it drain in the sink when it is running

    • @becoming.french
      @becoming.french  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thanks for this idea!

    • @britaeirikr8609
      @britaeirikr8609 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@becoming.french You are very welcome, Anna! ;D

  • @rosac464
    @rosac464 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks fantastic

  • @jiglesiasIII
    @jiglesiasIII 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice renovations. Saw the before! Great stuff!!! 👍🏼

  • @Booboonancy
    @Booboonancy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice renovation, congratulations. For the dishwasher, I have had one for 30+years and I have maybe used it twice. It takes up too much precious space imo. The balcony adds a lovely extra space. Well done.

  • @dmh36397
    @dmh36397 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just saw your videos of your apartment renovation. Looks great. Awesome job.

  • @maryellenquinn5267
    @maryellenquinn5267 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job! You are adorable and now have the space that fits you! I have the same kitchen towel that you have!

  • @blissmeeup
    @blissmeeup 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’d say the sockets may be for a tv. Love your apartment and how you updated it it looks so cosy ❤️

    • @becoming.french
      @becoming.french  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you!! 😊 Actually one socket which is on the wall with window is for the air conditioner, and the other one was designed to plug in TV :)

  • @terrigoodheart7605
    @terrigoodheart7605 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Wow! Your apartment is so changed...so much better! Beautiful job!

  • @lorrainefairfield774
    @lorrainefairfield774 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You did at great job renovating your apt. It’s really nice efficient and looks great. Good job!

  • @Ravensonng
    @Ravensonng 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful and cozy apartment. Congratulations!

  • @bridgetburns1193
    @bridgetburns1193 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations you've made a lovely home,its very stylish, I love the built in storage units,enjoy.

  • @christihiatt3459
    @christihiatt3459 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You really did well realizing your vision for your place, and your fluency in English is excellent as well!

  • @amandacrown7307
    @amandacrown7307 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely gorgeous well done

  • @rafael061957
    @rafael061957 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very beautiful and confortable now. You have good taste. Congratulations!

  • @exlibrisas
    @exlibrisas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I was just thinking of this girl's channel and wondering weather she renovated her flat or not. And bam, video is here in the morning.
    Love this kind of renovation stuff. So nice!

  • @loriwilson1832
    @loriwilson1832 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So beautiful! ❤️🙂