{"id":1191,"date":"2025-08-02T09:00:59","date_gmt":"2025-08-02T09:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.scientificmediagroup.com\/?p=1191"},"modified":"2025-10-02T16:21:22","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T16:21:22","slug":"eight-homes-with-kitchens-that-double-as-partition-walls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.scientificmediagroup.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/02\/eight-homes-with-kitchens-that-double-as-partition-walls\/","title":{"rendered":"Eight homes with kitchens that double as partition walls"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Apartment<\/div>\n

Our latest lookbook<\/a> explores homes where kitchen<\/a> cabinets divide up the floor plan, neatly organising the living spaces into different zones.<\/span><\/p>\n

Using kitchen units as partition walls is a clever trick for creating more space-efficient layouts.<\/p>\n

A wall of units can serve as a space divider, differentiating lounge and dining areas, or separating these spaces from entrances, staircases and utility areas.<\/p>\n

Bold colour and material choices turn these elements into focal points, while recesses and voids allow surfaces to be integrated into the volume.<\/p>\n

This lookbook spotlights eight examples, showcasing homes in Portugal, Italy, Sweden, Canada and more.<\/p>\n

It is the latest addition to our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. Other recent lookbooks explore terrazzo bathrooms<\/a>, Scandinavian summer houses<\/a> and minimalist bedrooms<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Read on to see the eight examples we selected:<\/p>\n

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\"S\u00e3o<\/a><\/p>\n

Sebasti\u00e3o 123, Portugal, by Alarquitectos<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

A blue “kitchen box” formed a key part of this transforming this former office into a home in Lisbon<\/a>.<\/p>\n

By installing the kitchen and storage wall in the middle of a long, linear living space, Lisbon-based Alarquitectos created clear definition between the lounge and dining spaces on either side.<\/p>\n

The floor-to-ceiling units create a circular route between spaces. This is further defined by a change in floor surface, with timber surfaces wrapping two sides and terrazzo on the opposite sides.<\/p>\n

Find out more about Sebasti\u00e3o 123 \u203a<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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\"Apartment<\/a><\/p>\n

Apartment in Amsterdam, Netherlands, by MAMM Design<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

A sunken kitchen forms the heart of this Amsterdam apartment<\/a>, which was renovated by Japanese studio MAMM Design<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The designers chose to drop the floor level to allow space for a new mezzanine above. As a result, the kitchen counter sits just above the floor level of the surrounding spaces.<\/p>\n

The tower-like volume creates a natural divider between the staircase, which is tucked away behind, and the family’s main living and dining areas.<\/p>\n

Find out more about Apartment in Amsterdam \u203a<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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\"Kitchen<\/a><\/p>\n

Fienile N, Italy, by F\u014dntego Architettura<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Mint-green cabinets create a space-efficient layout for the upper floor of this converted barn<\/a> near Florence, renovated by Italian studio F\u014dntego Architettura.<\/p>\n

The tall, free-standing cabinets provide a kitchen, storage and a toilet, and also divide the living and dining spaces from the house’s entrance and staircase.<\/p>\n

The green tone was chosen to reflect the\u00a0tones of the surrounding greenery.<\/p>\n

Find out more about Fienile N \u203a<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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\"Function<\/a><\/p>\n

Function Walls, Sweden, by Lookofsky Architecture<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Swedish studio Lookofsky Architecture transformed an existing wall into multi-functional storage<\/a> in this renovation of an apartment in Stockholm<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This seven-metre-long wall incorporates the kitchen, including an oven and sink, and a seating nook with fitted cushions.<\/p>\n

The grey cabinets contrast with bold pops of yellow, emphasising both the recesses and the deep doorway.<\/p>\n

Find out more about Function Walls \u203a<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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\"Kitchen<\/a><\/p>\n

Saltbox Passive House, Canada, by L’Abri and Construction Rocket<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

In this home for a family of four in Quebec<\/a>, a kitchen wall serves as a divider between the double-height living and dining spaces and a spacious pantry concealed behind.<\/p>\n

The home was designed by Canadian architecture firm L’Abri in collaboration with contractor Construction Rocket.<\/p>\n

A staircase wraps around one side of the kitchen, leading to a mezzanine<\/a> office that sits above the pantry.<\/p>\n

Find out more about Saltbox Passive House \u203a<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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\"L\u00f3ios<\/a><\/p>\n

L\u00f3ios Recovery, Portugal, by OODA<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

To transform a pair of disused commercical buildings in Porto<\/a> into apartments, local studio OODA<\/a> designed freestanding modular units that provide all the functional requirements of a home.<\/p>\n

Installed inside 18 apartments, the monolithic black units contain more than just a kitchen \u2013 they also incorporate bathrooms, pull-out beds, seating and storage.<\/p>\n

The architects envisioned that the design could be used to easily transform other disused properties in the city.<\/p>\n

Find out more about L\u00f3ios Recovery \u203a<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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\"Kitchen<\/p>\n

Galla House, Spain by Cavaa<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

A kitchen island<\/a> incorporates a screen wall and a storage bench this two-bedroom apartment in Vilanova i la Geltr\u00fa, renovated by architecture studio Cavaa.<\/p>\n

The architects designed several pieces of multi-functional furniture for the home, to maximise the space.<\/p>\n

Glazing extends up from the splashback, providing acoustic privacy without blocking out light.<\/p>\n

Find out more about Galla House \u203a<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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\"Blue<\/a><\/p>\n

PSM21, Spain, by Ra\u00fal S\u00e1nchez Architects<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Ra\u00fal S\u00e1nchez Architects<\/a> chose a vibrant shade of blue for this kitchen, which organises the living spaces of a house in Castelldefels, near Barcelona.<\/p>\n

The project involved converting two apartments back into a single residence.<\/p>\n

The blue “kitchen cube” features red onyx<\/a> recesses and also incorporates a small storage room and a new staircase.<\/p>\n

Find out more about PSM21 \u203a<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. Other recent lookbooks include terrazzo bathrooms<\/a>, Scandinavian summer houses<\/a> and minimalist bedrooms<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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