How to Transform a Minimalist Kitchen in a New Building on a Budget: Before and After Photos

Designers Anna Rozhenko and Julia Klyochko from studio DKForm showed how you can turn a boring kitchen in a new building into a stylish and practical space without exceeding a limited budget. All that was needed—some creativity and skill in working with finishing materials.

Photos before renovation

Photos before renovation

Kitchen furniture from the developer was left as is, with only some cabinet doors replaced. To give the interior a modern and fresh look, cabinet doors were chosen in neutral tones that harmoniously complement the space.

The working area of the kitchen received additional zoning— a partition helped separate it from the living room while maintaining the feeling of one unified space.

Special role in the transformation was played by carefully selected materials. For walls, practical Flugger paint was used, which is easy to clean and has a pleasant texture, as well as decorative Maitre Deco Veloute paint—a budget-friendly and stylish solution for creating a modern atmosphere.

Thanks to overlay tracks, lighting was improved without changing existing electrical outlets.