How They Equipped a Spacious Kitchen in a 1957 House

This kitchen is located in a Moscow apartment in a brick house built in 1957. It is home to actress and director Ekaterina Zamekhovskaya with two children. The design project was handled by designers from Petrova & Andronova studio. The main goal was to create a functional and non-standard interior with plenty of storage space.

Room tour of this apartment (32 minutes)

For floor finishing, they used ceramic granite with a terrazzo pattern. This is a durable and non-slip material; dirt on it is hardly noticeable. One wall was made an accent wall, painted in a green washable paint. The remaining walls and window sills were decorated with light Spanish tiles with an interesting texture. They look unconventional and are pleasant to touch.

Ekaterina’s long-time dream was a kitchen in a soft blue color. The cabinet was made in a double-row layout, equipped with a large number of storage spaces. Along the window is the work zone with a sink, coffee machine, and cooktop with built-in extractor hood. The countertop was extended onto the windowsill to increase useful surface area.

On the opposite wall, a large storage system with shelves and pull-out drawers was installed, including a built-in refrigerator, freezer, oven, and microwave. The last compartment was taken up by a laundry block with a washing machine and dryer. Right after it comes a functional roll-out shelf.

The dining area was moved into the living room. This is a white extendable table and a variety of chairs that look original and distinctive.