Is It Comfortable Living with a Pass-through Kitchen? How to Maximize a 28 m² Studio Apartment

Is a spacious kitchen area in a 28 m² studio apartment a myth or reality? Designer Yana Volkova proved the latter with her own apartment. We've also picked up several useful tips that we'll share with you today.

From the Entryway to the Kitchen Exactly such a solution was implemented by Yana, seamlessly extending the parquet floor into the kitchen corner. Contrary to fears, the flooring has not been damaged after two years and the mirror next to the sink still gleams with cleanliness.Open Cabinets for Kitchenware An unconventional approach to storing dishes and other kitchen utensils was adopted by the homeowner. Instead of closed shelves, she chose open ones — this simplifies access to what's needed and allows for quick organization of everything in its place.Countertop and Backsplash

The countertop and backsplash are made from white artificial stone, and all the custom cabinetry was designed by the client.

Storage System

The trash bin is located behind a pull-out cabinet door, followed by the oven and dishwasher. Pots and pans are stored in a lower drawer that slides out when pressed. Individual drawers contain pre-connected blenders and coffee machines — this is done to make their use easier.

Range Hood and Cooktop

The range hood is integrated into the center of the kitchen unit — between the shelves, with its duct hidden behind them. Yana decided to flip the modern cooktop with two burners, which was also a very beneficial decision.

Refrigerator

The refrigerator is placed in an unconventional way — it's built into a long cabinet that spans the entire wall, which fits well with the elongated layout of the apartment. The refrigerator can only be recognized by its distinctive handles.

Dining Area

The dining area is located by the window. It accommodates 2–3 people and includes a marble sliding table that can be adjusted.

As you can see, the apartment owner successfully integrated a stylish kitchen into the initially small interior and made it quite spacious, partially placing it in different corners of the studio.

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