How We Did the Kitchen Renovation and Planned Every Detail

We visited blogger Kati and her husband Kostya. The couple did the renovation of their apartment themselves, and it turned out very cool and functional. In her blog, Kati shares juicy photos and really useful tips. Don't hesitate to take a look.

We would like to pay special attention to the kitchen of these people. They thought through every centimeter, starting from the entrance. The kitchen is separated not by an ordinary hinged door but by a hidden sliding door that disappears behind the refrigerator.

The dining area was organized in a standard way: it's a large dining table that can be spread out and supplemented with chairs when needed.

Kati planned to decorate the kitchen apron with real bricks. If the house were brick, everything would have been much simpler.

But in this case, the couple had to find a company that eventually made realistic red bricks for them.

The protective glass on the apron right above the cooktop was installed by the couple only after they started using the kitchen.

On this small kitchen, the couple installed not only a built-in dishwasher but also a washing machine.

Kati really likes the European style of combining vintage elements with modern features.

This is exactly what influenced her choice of a white kitchen with minimalist cabinets and open storage systems.

On the kitchen, as well as in the whole apartment, the couple planned two types of lighting: bright and cool, and warm and evening light.

Suspended lights above the table provide warm and cozy evening lighting. The built-in lights in polyurethane false beams serve as the main light on the kitchen.

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