This project, designed by our distributor Mobles Zamora, is a perfect example of how minimalism, when well interpreted, is the best way to integrate a kitchen into a unique space. This kitchen is part of a comprehensive renovation project of a 1936 building in Barcelona by the architecture studio MZAM, in which it was essential to respect the original character of the property, while adapting it to the present. Therefore, the vaulted exposed brick ceiling (known as “volta catalana”, a traditional construction type in this area) has been highlighted.
On some of the walls, we can see traces of the original brick construction, but they have been painted white to better adapt to the atmosphere that was desired. Following this intention, the kitchen had to function as a large blank canvas (a very large one, since it occupies a good part of the open-concept room where the living room is also located). For this reason, it has been arranged linearly along one of the walls.
From left to right, we find a set of floor-to-ceiling cabinets that house the refrigerator, storage, and the oven and microwave column. After that, we continue with a line of base cabinets in which the sink, dishwasher, and ceramic hob have been arranged, in addition to plenty of storage space. Above this area, we only find the extractor hood, no wall cabinets.
The color choice was clear: matte white. To take simplicity even further, all appliances have been paneled (with the exception of the oven and microwave), and we opted for our Berlin laminate model with a Gola handle, also in white.
To add a touch of character, in addition to the exposed brick painted white on the wall, we opted to install hydraulic-style flooring in front of the kitchen. Being different from the rest of the house, it serves to delimit the areas. To further mark them and integrate with the decoration of the entire room, a mini breakfast bar with a wood finish has been placed.
