Before and After: Incredible Transformations of 'Killed' Kitchens

Looking at these photos, it's hard to believe that a space can change so dramatically. We've chosen five interior designs, each with its own unique story.

Kitchen in an Apartment for a Beloved Mother-in-Law

Despite the quick renovation of the apartment, designer Natalia Suslina managed to completely transform the kitchen.

The walls were painted light green with Derufa paint to maintain a Provence atmosphere, which the clients had dreamed of. The soft hue was complemented with natural sandy tones — the result is warm and cozy.

Light Kitchen in a Ready-to-Move-In Apartment

Designer Tatiana Brimmer started working on this interior from scratch, and the result exceeded all expectations. The kitchen was isolated from the living room area using a glass partition.

A light color palette was chosen to add lightness to the space — such tones contrast beautifully with the dark-toned ceiling beams. The white cabinet perfectly fit into the setting — it was purchased at IKEA (to save on budget).

Gray Kitchen in a 19th-Century Apartment

Originally, the kitchen was located in a separate room, but designers from Bobo.Space moved it to the hallway to free up space for an isolated bedroom. They decided to keep the brick wall — it was painted with Tikkurila paint. The backsplash was decorated using decorative brick.

The color chosen was silver-gray, but it's not boring — the kitchen now resembles a bar interior where one can spend a pleasant evening.

Cozy Kitchen in a Moscow Studio Apartment

Previously, this kitchen had two balconies — one of them was French-style. But one of the balconies was sold to a neighbor, and behind the transparent balcony door, a brick wall appeared.

"We turned this deficiency into an advantage: the kitchen retained the French balcony, and the bedroom got a balcony. We partially used the length of the stolen opening for the depth of the lower kitchen units, and the remaining part was transformed into a niche with shelves and cabinets," explained designer Ekaterina Burdina.

Small Kitchen in a Stalin-era Apartment

The area of this kitchen is less than seven square meters, so designers from AMD Design decided to remove the wall between the kitchen and the living room.

However, in the wall separating this room from the bathroom, they created a niche and installed cabinets with household appliances and storage units. The worktop was joined with the windowsill so that owners could cook more conveniently.