Before and After: How Greatly Transformed the Kitchen-Dining Room on a Abandoned Country House

This house, located in a picturesque area not far from the city of Klin in Moscow Oblast, was in very poor condition. The main task of designer Liza Solis was to restore functionality and create a comfortable and cozy living space. For this, it was decided to install all necessary utilities in the house, as well as add more natural light. Let's see what the kitchen-dining room looks like now.

Before the renovation, the country house was an abandoned space in a deplorable state: collapsed finishing, old crooked furniture, rotten windows. The unusable stove was only fit for dismantling. The space was far from comfort and cozy living, and could not actually serve as a home for people.

As a result of the re-planning, inspired by ancient Indian Vastu philosophy, the kitchen-dining room gained a new life. One of the key moments was creating an opening to the terrace, which significantly expanded the space and added opportunities for outdoor relaxation. Now the family can enjoy family gatherings on the terrace, surrounded by nature.

The interior was done with an accent on natural materials. Wooden floors, which were already in the house, were left and painted. The concrete walls in the living room were not leveled but covered with light paint to preserve their texture, which adds a special charm and character to the room.

On the ceiling, after opening up, they found solid beams. They were not hidden but insulation was placed between them and sheathing with 'stile' cladding was installed. For the window cornice, they used an antique sight purchased at a flea market.

The old stove was dismantled and a new modern stove was built from the same bricks, which became the central element of the kitchen-dining room. The walls behind it were decorated with a beautiful patterned ceramic tile. A comfortable relaxation area was arranged next to the stove with a chair and a coffee table.

Despite the small size of the kitchen, this space turned out to be very functional. All necessary elements for comfortable cooking were accommodated here: a small refrigerator, a tabletop electric stove and a sink. Instead of regular upper cabinets, open shelves were installed that add lightness and allow easy access to necessary kitchen items.

Thus, the kitchen-dining room on the abandoned country house was completely transformed. Now it is not just a place to spend time, but a cozy and functional space that perfectly suits family gatherings and outdoor relaxation. The country house has become a real comfortable home where it's interesting to live and spend time with loved ones!