studio z Spatial planning & interior design

Residential · Kitchen

A kitchen between mid-century and modern

16 m², three doorways, one large window – and still room for a cooking island.

Petrol green base cabinets with round wooden handles and an oak shelf of ceramics above

  1. Starting point

    The square 16 m² room has doorways to the dining area and the utility room, plus a large atrium window. It was not meant to be a simple run of units or an L-shape – so the choice fell on a cooking island, even though space was tight.

    Wide view of the kitchen: white cabinet fronts, an orange glass wall and wooden slats behind

  2. Concept

    A kitchen that combines modern design with mid-century style. The focus is on high-quality, durable surfaces and ergonomic functions.

  3. Planning

    • Ergonomics and accessibility: an oven at eye level and a raised dishwasher.
    • Two sinks: one for the rough work, a small one for the boiling-water tap right next to the espresso machine.
    • Hidden storage: behind a false wall, a pull-out towel rail, broom, dustpan and step ladder disappear from view.
    • Cooling logistics: a drawer fridge near the dining area, while the large fridge moves to the utility room.

  4. Details

    • A solid brass handle opens the larder cabinet – and is a design accent at the same time.
    • LED strips set into the wooden shelf light the worktop; the cabinets have interior lighting.
    Teardrop-shaped brass handle on a dark green cabinet door
    Brass handle on the larder cabinet
    Open larder cabinet with plates and wooden spoons in narrow compartments
    Inside the larder cabinet
    Espresso machine and grinder in front of an orange glass wall
    Coffee corner next to the boiling-water sink
    Wooden shelf with integrated lighting above the worktop, the island’s slats in front
    Light in the wooden shelf

  5. Result

    A display shelf for art objects loosens up the run of units and creates a homely transition to the living area.

    Overall view: cooking island with wooden slats, green base cabinets and wall shelf behind
    Petrol green base cabinets with round wooden handles and an oak shelf with ceramics
    View across the island to the sink, green fronts and shelf
    Narrow run of units with dark green tall cabinets and a view into the hallway
    Side table with a striped lamp and a turquoise telephone at the transition to the living area

The kitchen island of this kitchen as a separate project: The command bridge – a bespoke kitchen island

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