A cleverly hidden kitchen in this 21-square-meter studio
A tour of a 21-square-meter studio where the kitchen disappears into a custom-built closet. A micro-space designed as a real apartment
Designer Anastasia Serdyukova has succeeded in transforming this 21-square-meter studio, located in a modern building, into a space where nothing is missing and that’s full of personality. Her secret? A radical rethink of what to show and what to hide in such a small space. And a key decision: install the kitchen hidden behind graphic doors.
The apartment’s key concept: concealing the kitchen behind custom-made cabinet fronts. No visible handles. No exposed appliances. The doors open with a simple touch of the finger, revealing a dishwasher, stovetop, microwave, and range hood. Without this gesture, all you see are graphic doors. Made of raw MDF and painted on site, they feature a repeating pattern. This visually breaks up the overall mass of the cabinetry. The eye perceives small, distinct elements rather than a single imposing block. The refrigerator? It’s hidden too, in a rounded corner cabinet painted exactly the same shade as the walls. It serves as a seamless transition between the kitchen area and the entryway.
The walls and ceiling are painted in the same powdery pink. This choice creates a soft and welcoming atmosphere. There is no visual break between the surfaces. The room appears larger, and above all, more soothing.
The dresser in the bedroom area is from La Redoute. Its mirrored surface reflects light and visually dissolves the piece’s bulk. Anastasia replaced the original handles with blue glass ones. The bed, with its slender metal legs, accentuates the lightness of the ensemble. Its terracotta hue creates a warm contrast with the pink walls.
There are no ceiling lights in this 21-square-meter studio. Anastasia opted for entirely indirect lighting: wall sconces, floor lamps, and LED strips. All connected to the same switch. In the evening, the low-angle light accentuates the textures. Two large windows bring in natural light during the day.
The washing machine was deliberately moved to the entryway. This frees up space in the bathroom. The walls and door are covered in the same ARTE-printed wallpaper. The raw concrete sink is moisture-resistant. Opposite it, a hand-blown glass mirror with irregular edges. Two artisanal pieces that add character to this few square meters.
Source : Scandimag
When the kitchen disappears
The apartment’s key concept: concealing the kitchen behind custom-made cabinet fronts. No visible handles. No exposed appliances. The doors open with a simple touch of the finger, revealing a dishwasher, stovetop, microwave, and range hood. Without this gesture, all you see are graphic doors. Made of raw MDF and painted on site, they feature a repeating pattern. This visually breaks up the overall mass of the cabinetry. The eye perceives small, distinct elements rather than a single imposing block. The refrigerator? It’s hidden too, in a rounded corner cabinet painted exactly the same shade as the walls. It serves as a seamless transition between the kitchen area and the entryway.
An enveloping color palette
The walls and ceiling are painted in the same powdery pink. This choice creates a soft and welcoming atmosphere. There is no visual break between the surfaces. The room appears larger, and above all, more soothing.
Furniture that blends into the background
The dresser in the bedroom area is from La Redoute. Its mirrored surface reflects light and visually dissolves the piece’s bulk. Anastasia replaced the original handles with blue glass ones. The bed, with its slender metal legs, accentuates the lightness of the ensemble. Its terracotta hue creates a warm contrast with the pink walls.
Lighting: a major consideration
There are no ceiling lights in this 21-square-meter studio. Anastasia opted for entirely indirect lighting: wall sconces, floor lamps, and LED strips. All connected to the same switch. In the evening, the low-angle light accentuates the textures. Two large windows bring in natural light during the day.
A bathroom designed as a room in its own right
The washing machine was deliberately moved to the entryway. This frees up space in the bathroom. The walls and door are covered in the same ARTE-printed wallpaper. The raw concrete sink is moisture-resistant. Opposite it, a hand-blown glass mirror with irregular edges. Two artisanal pieces that add character to this few square meters.
Source : Scandimag
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