Before and After: How Designers Transformed Old Dachas

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Only professionals can see the potential even in a «dead» interior. Don't believe it? Compare the «before» and «after» photos in this article

If you have inherited a dilapidated dark dacha, don't rush to sell it. Even the most morally outdated interior can be transformed into a modern cozy home. We show how Russian designers did it.

Renovated dacha from logs

Design

Pavel Zheleznov and Tatiana Borisova decided to recreate a traditional Russian estate interior with a grand living room and dining room. They abandoned doorways in favor of wide openings and unified floor design with planks. Wood—a classic material on Russian dachas—appeared on walls and ceiling. Here the natural color and texture were preserved, while an unusual technique of sectional painting was used on the floor.

Two-story log house in the suburbs

Photo: in style, Provence and Cottage, Modern, House, Dacha, Guide, Maria Nasedkina, Ilya Nasonov, Anna Yarovikova, Julia Myasnikova, Varvara Zelenetsкая, Pavel Zheleznov, Tatiana Borisova, Eugeniy Zhdanov, Pavel Godyaev – photos on our website

The house was built in the 1990s, so the mentally outdated interior needed renovation. Designer Eugeniy Zhdanov and architect Pavel Godyaev lightened the walls while preserving the wood texture, adding a unique color accent in each room. Furniture in classical and Provence styles was selected from American and European manufacturers.

Dacha with traditional siding

A six-acre suburban house didn’t please the client at all: dark interior, worn-out finishes, and a pile of old furniture brought sadness. Help came from architect Ilya Nasonov and designer Maria Nasedkina: rejecting a full-scale overhaul and focusing on decorative elements, they quickly transformed the space into a bright and cozy cottage in the Provence style.

Standard cottage in the suburbs

A two-story house built according to a standard project was not in the best condition for new owners. They turned to architects Anna Yarovikova and Julia Myasnikova for help. The roof had to be replaced, mansard windows installed, electrical wiring redone, and the staircase updated—but the result was worth it.

Cozy Provence in a standard log house

In a country house built according to a standard project, designer Varvara Zelenetsкая managed to recreate the atmosphere of Provence. Without resorting to re-planning, she designed convenient furniture and spacious storage systems. Thanks to skillful work with materials, color, and lighting, this small house became cozier and brighter.

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