Kitchen of the Week: Preserving Traditional Flavor in Moscow
A tiny Russian kitchen gets an era-appropriate update that's sensitive to its history but makes better use of the space
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The owners of this tiny 1920s kitchen in one of Moscow's oldest districts wanted to preserve its traditional look, but they needed the 55-square-foot space to be practical, too. Designer Irina Tatarnikova preserved the kitchen's footprint during the remodel and used small appliances, a white palette and custom cabinetry and furniture to make the most of the room.
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| Although Tatarnikova wanted to make this small space functional for the family of three, she made sure that its history would shine through. Classic, simple-looking materials became a huge priority, including marble counters and white MDF cabinetry. An all-white palette visually enlarges the small space. The chandelier is a replica of a popular Russian art deco chandelier. Cabinetry, shelving: painted MDF; countertop: marble; rugs: kilim, from Istanbul |
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| The clients decided to preserve the kitchen's footprint, so Tatarnikova chose extra-small appliances to fit into the tiny space. A forest-green range and oven from Italy nestle perfectly into an existing cabinet nook. Originally the kitchen had no space for a full refrigerator, so Tatarnikova carved out a niche in a former closet. Oven: ILVE; refrigerator: Smeg |
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| The designer knew that ready-made furniture would be hard to use in this limited space. Taking precise measurements and designing a custom kitchen table allowed her to save on cabinetry space and fit a small dishwasher and microwave into the custom panels. Dining stools: Kartell |
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| A low ceiling made the space feel even smaller, so Tatarnikova chose a glossy white paint to visually lift it. The shine reflects light too, a bonus for a small room with one small window. Sink, fixtures: ILVE; drawer pulls: custom |
Ideabook published on Nov. 9, 2012.
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