How to Design a Comfortable Kitchen in a Studio Apartment for a Family of 5

Husband and wife bought a studio apartment during construction, and by the time they received the keys, there were already five people in their family. They had to give up selling the apartment and turned these 42 square meters into a maximally comfortable living space.

The kitchen with a decent area of 10 m² is one of the most important rooms in this family. Olga took care of organizing the space in it herself.

The water cooler holds a special place in Olga's home — everyone in this large family has the beneficial habit of drinking plenty of clean water. Therefore, there is no need to use a regular kettle.

Almost all furniture in the apartment is custom-made — this allowed them to use every centimeter effectively. For example, Olga placed everything necessary on the kitchen. Even a full dining area for the whole family is located right here.

The refrigerator, freezer, microwave, and oven were placed in a column near the entrance to the kitchen. There was also an additional space above it. The housewife keeps her New Year's toys, decorations, and children's costumes there.

The countertop is made of post-forming, moisture-resistant MDF covered with plastic on the outside. It's very easy to maintain — the countertop is easy to clean and doesn't fear heat. The working surface length is about 125 cm.

A 3-burner cooktop. That's more than enough — Olga doesn't cook many dishes at once.

The entire bottom row of the kitchen unit is dedicated to storage and a built-in dishwasher. There's also an additional hidden compartment in the cutlery drawer.

The kitchen interior is styled in the Scandinavian style. The white and gray cabinet combination blends beautifully with the ceramic backsplash featuring a natural wood pattern.

Olga created her secret corner on the kitchen, which turned out to be quite functional. It includes cutting boards, a blender, a faucet, household chemicals, a dish rack, and other small items.

Olga's kitchen in a rental apartment had an exhaust fan, but she never used it. Therefore, they decided to forgo it in their new apartment in favor of additional lighting.

By the way, three lighting scenarios were used on the kitchen: general lighting, ambient lighting for the dining table, and task lighting for the work surface.

Of course, the kids feel cramped in such a small apartment, so they've already bought a spacious home in a new building. And we will keep an eye on their next renovation!