The Open Kitchen As A Communication Center: New Building In Italy

A new building in Italy redefines the concept of the living area - in the project the open-plan kitchen will be the communication center of Design Studio So & So. We present you a house where the minimalist furnishing principles are successfully implemented even on limited living space. The simple interior design saves space, allows a seamless transition between living room and kitchen with adjoining dining area, and offers a degree of flexibility. Join us for a virtual tour of a purist townhouse where functionality meets modernity.

The open kitchen with living room - functionality and minimalist style in one

The two-storey townhouse is located in a densely populated residential area in Vicenza, Italy. The house is located on a narrow plot, the neighboring house is right next to it. The minimal distance to the other buildings was the first big challenge facing the architects - they had to turn the house westwards to optimize lighting conditions. Nevertheless, the design studio has succeeded on 230 square meters of living space to accommodate an open kitchen with living room , bathroom, toilet, bedroom and guest rooms. Even a garage for a car with direct connection to the house could be built.

The house became the home of a woman with vision problems - the client lived in another building for more than 50 years and now needs a new accommodation. It set the goal of an open living concept, where the individual rooms seamlessly merge. Literally seamless - because the client has consciously renounced doors. This change has made her life a lot easier, so she does not have to open or close the door every now and then.

In fact, nothing is missing - but the accessories and cooking utensils are all arranged in the cabinets. So the homeowner can always keep track and quickly as needed plate, bowl and co. Find. Right next to the kitchen is a dining area for six people. Designed according to the latest mix-and-match trend, in puristic Scandinavian style: the solid wood table is combined with chairs with plastic seats. Chic and easy to clean. So nothing is in the way of pleasant cooking evenings with friends!

Open kitchen with wooden and stone flooring

Right next to the dining area, the architects have designed a reading area with a three-seater sofa and a small side table. The resident can end the day with a book or relax on the upholstered sofa. The color scheme in the living room is typical of purism simple, but very elegant. Above all, earth tones and gray nuances form a charming ensemble.

As functional and stylish as the furniture is selected, the floor covering in the open living concept actually plays the main role. The plank floor impresses with a raw untreated look and charming grain. Partly, the floorboards are replaced by natural stone tiles - these bring variety to the interior. But they are also a practical addition, because the individual elements form a peculiar map and help the woman to orientate herself in the house. If you follow the stone tiles, you can get directly from the kitchen to the dining area, sofa, bathroom, toilet or bedroom. This minimizes the risk of stumbling.

Also in the bedroom - also economical with only one bed and wardrobe set up - the flooring leads around the bed, to the window. As already mentioned, the owner has completely renounced doors. In this way, the hallway serves as a connection, not as a room divider.

Small house with open living concept - the facade design

The house has a richly glazed façade, so the rooms are well ventilated and bright in every season. The facade is simply painted in black and white. The kitchen has direct access to the outside area - it opens through large and wide sliding doors to the small garden.

A concrete wall shields the house and its resident from outside views. On garden gate, the architects have renounced - at the request of the homeowner. Instead, a natural garden paved straight garden path leads directly to the front door. The covering is non-slip and has a width of 1.5 meters - enough so that two people can walk side by side. The front door is equipped with the idea behind it for optimum comfort with a long door handle.

A house that scores with both minimalist aesthetics and functionality - this is how the project by So & So Architects can be described. Easy-care surfaces, simple furniture with clear lines, numerous storage options and an innovative floor covering complete the living program. The facade is also simple, but very practical - closed to the neighboring houses, the building opens to the small garden. The project is a definite proof that even on limited living space you can live comfortably. Provided, of course, that the device is tailored to personal needs and preferences.

Source: indecortrends.com