How to Arrange a Kitchen Island in a Small Apartment: 5 Examples

At first glance, it may seem that a kitchen with an island can only be arranged in a very spacious apartment. In fact, this is not the case. It is possible to create a comfortable kitchen on just 50 square meters — you will most likely have to combine it with the living room, but it is worth it.

Kitchen-Living Room in Loft Style

Building Type: monolithic
Apartment Size: 61 sq. m

The kitchen is combined with the living room, and therefore does not seem cramped. The island was designed with built-in storage systems, and guests can be comfortably seated behind it. The interior is styled in the loft style but features unexpected bright accents — it looks fresh.

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Bright Kitchen in a Studio

Building Type: monolithic
Apartment Size: 75 sq. m

The center of this apartment is also the living room, which is combined with the kitchen. A kitchen island was installed for zoning purposes: it replaced the dining table — if desired, the sofa can be moved aside to accommodate a group of 10–12 people. Different floor materials enhance the effect: white tiles were laid near the kitchen, while parquet was used in the relaxation area.

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Minimalist Kitchen with Black Walls

Building Type: monolithic
Apartment Size: 50 sq. m

In this studio, a full-scale kitchen was not only installed but also a multifunctional kitchen island was accommodated. It is placed in a niche and adjoins the wall. Kitchen modules are built-in, and seating is possible from two sides.

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Kitchen in Scandinavian Style with Bold Accents

Building Type: panel
Apartment Size: 43.7 sq. m

The kitchen was enlarged by using the entrance hall space and maximizing the available area: a corner shelf and another one along the main wall up to the ceiling were installed. Even the dining table became a functional island with a working surface and storage spaces.

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Kitchen in a New Building in Butovo

Building Type: panel
Apartment Size: 56 sq. m

The designer created a kitchen island that serves as a breakfast area, bar counter, and storage for kitchen utensils.

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