Architectural and interior design bureau in Sydney
 

La Dacha is a completed interior project created as part of the popular federal home renovation TV show Dachny Otvet on the Russian TV channel. The format of the TV show involves the full transformation of one or several rooms: the homeowners leave the property for the renovation period and share their wishes in advance, speaking about their family, lifestyle, and the problems and shortcomings of the existing space. Based on this information, the designers develop a project that must be delivered within a strict timeframe and a fixed budget.

We participated in this project as an interior designer. Our responsibilities included analysing the existing space, defining the design objectives, developing the concept, creating visualisations, preparing working drawings and specifications, selecting materials, coordinating with contractors, and aligning decisions with all parties involved. An important part of the process was designing within the TV show’s budget while incorporating materials, furniture, and equipment provided by the programme’s sponsors and partners.

Despite strict time and financial constraints, we succeeded in developing a cohesive and distinctive project, preparing it fully for implementation, and completing the construction within the allotted schedule. During the construction phase, we visited the site several times, supervised the implementation, and participated in the filming together with the TV host.

The episode featuring our project aired on February 27, 2022, during prime time on the federal Russian TV channel NTV. The outcome was not only a compelling television episode, but also a genuinely strong interior transformation. A space that had previously not been used to its full potential was turned into a bright, original, and functional environment for relaxation, family gatherings, and spending time with friends.

The project received positive feedback from both the homeowners and the audience. The owners especially noted the scale of the transformation and how accurately the new interior reflected their expectations. Among the key design features were the idea of an interior garden, large decorative elements, expressive lighting, French windows, mirrors that visually expanded the space, and the combination of graphite-coloured walls with bright yellow accents and deep green tones. A metal grid partition helped divide the room into zones while preserving a sense of openness and airiness.

This project became an important professional experience for us, combining concept development, implementation, coordination with contractors, work within a television production format, and direct participation in the filming process. It is an example of how a strong and memorable space can be created even with a limited budget and tight deadlines.

Feedback from the participants of the show:

"There was a room that we couldn't make proper use of. We wanted to do something outstanding, so we sent a letter to the home improvement show. We were lucky to get a reply! Then 3 months of renovation followed. Finally it came to an end! Our first emotion was absolute delight! Designers and architects did a great job and managed to please our large family! Now we've got our own interior garden! We totally loved it! Stylistic ideas, decor features, an enormous sofa, a posh chandelier, French windows, mirrors, visually expanding the existing space. Dark graphite colours of walls are combined with bright yellow decor features and deep green colours. The metal grid divides the room into zones, adding lightness and airiness to the room. Now it's a bright original room for family and friend gatherings and just relaxation. Thank you for the fairy tale that you brought to us!"