5 Great Solutions We Spotted in the Transformed Panel House

Our heroine Tanya and her husband showed how an old panel house can be transformed into a stylish, well-thought-out, and most importantly budget-friendly interior. If you are planning a renovation, we're here to help: we've collected the best ideas from the project that you can take note of.

Divide the Kitchen Functionality

Organizing space in the kitchen is one of the most important aspects. You want everything you need to be within reach, and items used infrequently should not clutter the space. Tanya found an excellent solution for this.

On Tanya's heroine’s kitchen, a panel with a microwave, coffee machine and additional storage spaces is installed separately. Everything in this area is used by the homeowners not every day. To avoid furniture looking too boring, simple wooden strips were used for decoration — the material made the interior warmer and added a unique touch.

Experiment with Furniture Placement

In the living room, many people prefer to place furniture along the walls. Of course, this is a practical solution, but if you let your imagination run free, the interior can be transformed beyond recognition. For example, our heroine placed a sofa and table in the center of the room: it looks very interesting and makes the space feel more complete.

There is also a workspace in the living room: a spacious table where the homeowners work. Tanya found it at an office furniture store for about 5,000 rubles. Budget-friendly, stylish and comfortable!

Hide the Electrical Panel Behind a Mirror

One of the main headaches for any apartment owner is how to hide an electrical panel in the entrance hall or another room. Some leave it uncovered, others stash it in a cabinet. But there is another way to solve this and come up with a useful solution.

In this apartment, the electrical panel is hidden behind a mirror: this approach not only solves an aesthetic issue but also visually expands the space.

Wooden Strips for Entrance Hall Decoration

We already mentioned strips as a decoration element, but did not tell about the most harmonious solution. To make the storage area look less bare, our heroine lined it with strips. This is a budget-friendly move that makes the atmosphere warmer and cozier.

Wall-mounted Sink on a Hanging Cabinet

In a small bathroom, it's hard to organize storage and make the room comfortable for everyone. But Tanya managed to complete this task: in a space of less than three square meters, she fitted a washing machine and a laundry container. The solution was made by hand.

Despite being discouraged from using a wall-mounted sink on a hanging cabinet, Tanya decided to go for it. She really wants to dispel the myth: no problems have occurred during two years of use. Moreover, thanks to a horizontal trap, the sink doesn't clog!

Cover photo: @tonya.doma