{"id":1905,"date":"2025-04-05T09:00:55","date_gmt":"2025-04-05T09:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.scientificmediagroup.com\/?p=1905"},"modified":"2025-10-02T16:34:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T16:34:12","slug":"seven-unfitted-kitchens-where-freestanding-units-add-character-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.scientificmediagroup.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/05\/seven-unfitted-kitchens-where-freestanding-units-add-character-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Seven unfitted kitchens where freestanding units add character"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Unfitted<\/div>\n

Our latest lookbook<\/a> features seven examples of unfitted kitchens<\/a> with mix-and-match furnishings that ditch a conventional copy-paste style in favour of flexibility and personality.<\/span><\/p>\n

Unfitted kitchens, or freestanding kitchens, are finished with one or several standalone elements, such as islands, pantries or shelving, rather than uniform built-in units.<\/p>\n

They are appealing as they offer flexibility and enable homeowners to swap things out easily over time, which also makes them a more affordable option and generates less waste.<\/p>\n

While the trend is often associated with old or rustic homes, the examples below prove that the mismatched look is also suited to contemporary dwellings, offering a chic yet lived-in aesthetic that is less easily achieved with a traditionally fitted kitchen.<\/p>\n

This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring rammed-earth living rooms<\/a>, eclectic Indian homes<\/a> and interiors that offer a contemporary take on art deco<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\"Unfitted<\/a>
Photo courtesy of Pattern Studio<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Daddy Cool, Australia, by Pattern Studio<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

A bespoke freestanding pantry commands attention in this kitchen, designed by Pattern Studio as part of a home renovation<\/a> in Sydney<\/a> without any built-in joinery.<\/p>\n

Formed of warm cherry burl, the cupboard emulates a vintage wardrobe and is finished with a sculptural metallic handle. It sits alongside a veiny stone island and a stainless steel storage unit.<\/p>\n

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

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\"Kitchen<\/a>
Photo by Anders Hviid<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Vipp Todos Santos, Mexico, by PPAA<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

This rammed-earth holiday home<\/a> in Mexico, designed by PPAA for Danish brand Vipp, features an unfitted kitchen with a freestanding fridge and matching storage<\/a> unit.<\/p>\n

They were selected from Vipp’s modular V3 Kitchen range, which is defined by industrial extruded-aluminium finishes. They juxtapose a built-in concrete island that complements the earthy tones of the surrounding walls.<\/p>\n

Find out more about Vipp Todos Santos \u203a<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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\"Unfitted<\/a>
Photo by Agnese Sanvito<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Rylett House, UK, by Studio 30 Architects<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

An old carpenter’s bench forms the centrepiece of this kitchen in Rylett House, a house<\/a> formed of two Victorian maisonettes in London by Studio 30 Architects.<\/p>\n

The bench is teamed with mismatched open shelving<\/a> and a white sideboard on one side and two walls of conventional built-in cabinets on the other.<\/p>\n

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

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\"Interior<\/a>
Photo by Masao Nishikawa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Setagaya Flat, Japan, by Naruse Inokuma Architects<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Naruse Inokuma Architects designed a deliberately simple one-wall kitchen for this apartment<\/a> in Tokyo.<\/p>\n

Instead of conventional cabinets with doors, the kitchen is layered with open wooden shelves and a cantilevered work surface, beneath which a mix of functional appliances and furnishings are stylishly arranged.<\/p>\n

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

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\"Unfitted<\/a>
Photo by Stijn Bollaert<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

De Sijs, Belgium, by Officeu Architects<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

A freestanding island sits at the heart of this kitchen, located in a flat in De Sijs, a co-housing<\/a> project in Leuven by Officeu Architects.<\/p>\n

The table-like unit, which incorporates a stove and is partially tiled, can be easily moved around the room to suit the occupant’s spatial needs.<\/p>\n

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

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\"Interior<\/a>
Photo by Luis D\u00edaz D\u00edaz<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

(Synanthro)Love Shack, (Tele)Working Abode, Spain, by Husos Architects<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The kitchen units in this compact timber cabin<\/a> are raised on wheels, allowing them to be moved around to reconfigure the space as required.<\/p>\n

This is particularly useful as the kitchen is located within an open-plan living space, and the home is designed to be highly flexible to keep its footprint small, preserving its pine<\/a> forest setting.<\/p>\n

Find out more about (Synanthro)Love Shack, (Tele)Working Abode \u203a<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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\"Interior<\/a>
Photo by Marino Thorlacius<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Atelier Nyp, Iceland, by Studio Bua<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

This tiny kitchen is part of Atelier Nyp, an artist’s studio and guesthouse<\/a> on a remote site on Iceland.<\/p>\n

It is formed of several freestanding units salvaged from a 1950s residential block, which gives rise to a homely and unpolished look that complements the surrounding agricultural landscape.<\/p>\n

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

This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring rammed-earth living rooms<\/a>, eclectic Indian homes<\/a> and interiors that offer a contemporary take on art deco<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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