Top 5 Cool Kitchens with IKEA Furniture

We believe that IKEA will soon resume production in Russia and continue operating as before. Until then, we are inspired by design solutions and take notes of great ideas. Today in our selection are stylish and cozy kitchens with furniture from the Swedish brand — save them to bookmarks.

Functional Kitchen Installed in a Soviet-Era Apartment

The owner of this apartment liked the gray IKEA METHOD kitchen cabinet even before renovation — and that’s what they installed. All cabinets were pre-designed by designer Elena Bunak, who planned a convenient work triangle and storage spaces for grains, dishes, tableware, and small items. The countertop was chosen not the cheapest but the most durable and wear-resistant — made of acrylic stone.

To highlight a comfortable-sized work zone, the kitchen was left in place, and the gas stove was moved. The dishwasher was built-in to the left of the sink, and instead of a built-in refrigerator, a spacious four-compartment one was chosen. The kitchen's accent was a large white fireplace-type extractor hood and two glass display cases with lighting.

Design: Elena Bunak

Small Kitchen with a Focus on Color

This apartment was designed by designer Daria Maksimova for short-term rental, so the interior had to be both functional and eye-catching. For the kitchen, an IKEA corner cabinet in a rich green tone was chosen, and upper cabinets were omitted on one side to preserve space and air.

The kitchen has everything needed for cooking: a two-burner stove, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, and coffee machine. The only thing they opted out of was the built-in oven. A small space was set up for quick breakfasts to enjoy the view, and a dining area for three people was created in the entrance zone.

Design: Daria Maksimova

Kitchen Disguised as a Bar Counter

The clients — a young creative couple — wanted their apartment to resemble a boutique hotel suite in Europe. Therefore, designer Irina Shevchenko decided to disguise the kitchen: the IKEA kitchen cabinet was built into a niche, and no lower row of wall-mounted cabinets was installed. There’s still plenty of storage space around the perimeter: built-in appliances and dishes, kitchen accessories, and groceries were placed there.

Design: Irina Shevchenko

Functional Kitchen Full of Air and Light

In the process of re-planning, the kitchen was joined with the living room, and the bedroom area was raised upstairs. The kitchen is spacious but without large upper cabinets, which are often used as storage for unnecessary items. This allowed significant savings in kitchen furniture costs. The cabinet was purchased from IKEA and equipped with a built-in refrigerator, oven with microwave function, and cooktop.

Another feature of the kitchen is a non-traditional bar table. It was also purchased from IKEA — the NORDVICKEN series. Such a table emphasizes an informal atmosphere and serves as a compromise when you want to combine two functions: a dining table and a bar.

Design: Svetlana Pichugina

Cozy Kitchen in a Two-Level Apartment

Another IKEA METHOD kitchen project. Here, white fronts were chosen that harmonize well with a natural oak countertop. Color accents and a more cozy atmosphere were added using honeycomb tiles in patchwork style and a woven IKEA pendant light. The area near the window was used as a bar counter and storage system.

Design: Olga Vodeneeva

On the cover: Design Project by Irina Shevchenko