Kitchen in a Niche: How the Designer Fit Everything into a Small Space

The apartment area is only 56 m², where it was necessary to fit in as much as possible: a full bedroom, walk-in wardrobe, laundry room and spacious kitchen-living room. The task was not just to save space but to make it cozy and harmonious.

Thanks to precise layout solutions, unnecessary items were hidden, clean lines were maintained and visual overload was avoided. The kitchen became an inseparable part of the system — functional yet delicate in perception.

Design: Irina Vinnevskaya

The kitchen area, merged with the living room, is located at the back of the apartment and styled as a niche. Thanks to this solution, the kitchen unit does not consume space. The designer thought through every detail: side cabinet parts are hidden, built-in appliances and even the gas boiler are tucked into columns.

Design: Irina Vinnevskaya

The microwave is built into the upper module to avoid occupying work surface space. A separate tall cabinet is designed for storing food and dishes — everything that usually takes up shelf space is placed here.

Design: Irina Vinnevskaya

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The kitchen furniture was made at a factory based on an individual project. To avoid breaking up the space, the unit was installed in a niche with hidden side panels — this approach allowed avoiding the 'box effect' and preserving wall integrity.

Design: Irina Vinnevskaya

For the backsplash, tiles were used and walls painted — thanks to a calm palette, the kitchen does not stand out from the overall style.

Design: Irina Vinnevskaya

The floor is parquet without transitions between zones, which makes the kitchen and living room a unified space.