7 Stylish Micro Kitchens Without Dining Tables

In the context of limited space, designers often have to compromise and find unconventional solutions. Check how professionals solve the dining area issue in compact kitchens.

Cozy Kitchen with an Island

It turns out that a kitchen island can fit well even in small spaces. In this studio, designer Nastassia Korbut chose to forgo the dining table in favor of a kitchen island and didn't make a mistake. Besides its primary function, it serves as additional prep surface for cooking and storage space.

Design: Elina Bogomolova. View the full project

Small Kitchen with a Table Instead of a Windowsill

A windowsill on the kitchen can be transformed into a functional zone, which architect Rustem Urazmetov did in his project. Instead of the standard windowsill, he installed a wide countertop that became part of the kitchen cabinet. The table was complemented with half-bar stools, creating a convenient dining area for two people.

Design: Rustem Urazmetov. View the full project

Stylish Kitchen-Living Room with a Bar Counter

Marina Gri needed to create a modern interior and stay within the budget of 900 thousand rubles. To achieve a comfortable lounge area in the living room and a convenient kitchen, these rooms were merged.

Since the apartment is designed for one or two people and the kitchen-living room is small, they decided to install a bar counter. It was made from the same material as the kitchen cabinet countertop. The result is quite minimalist and convenient.

Design: Marina Gri. View the full project

Mini-Kitchen with a Slide-Out Table

In a micro-studio in a communal house on Gogolevsky, there are many interesting features. One of them is the kitchen unit hidden behind foldable doors.

"We designed it almost like a spaceship cabin," the architect smiles. "All details were planned and measured down to the smallest detail: there is a drawer for storing vegetables with ventilation holes, a closed compartment for kitchen utensils, a slide-out table and a refrigerator." For one person who cooks little – the perfect set.

Design: Studio Bazi. View the full project

Minimalist Kitchen with an Unusual Dining Area

Another unconventional solution was found in the project by designers from Line Design Studio. They decorated this studio for rent. The kitchen was merged with the living room, and a sliding window with a built-in dining table was made in the wall between the two rooms. When the window and door are closed, the kitchen becomes isolated.

Design: Line Design Studio. View the full project

Functional Kitchen in a Studio with Complex Layout

The layout of this studio is quite specific – the apartment has a long, train-like shape. Therefore, designers Yuri and Yana Volkov had to place the kitchen and bedroom area along the long corridor.

To save space, the dining table became the countertop that continued from the kitchen cabinet. Above the dining area, they opted out of upper cabinets and added a pair of suspended lights.

Design: "Volkov Studio". View the full project

Functional Kitchen in a Tiny Apartment

The area of this apartment is just 18 square meters. Even here, there was space for a convenient and functional kitchen. The kitchen cabinet was taken from IKEA, all necessary appliances were built-in, and the exhaust fan was made on a 3D printer. Particularly interesting is the dining table that transforms into a countertop from a radiator screen. It's very convenient: the countertop can be raised or lowered when needed.

Design: Marina Pahomova. View the full project

On the cover: Design Project by Rustem Urazmetov