Full of striking details, this apartment in Kuala Lumpur boasts a kitchen inspired by Japanese sushi counters
These days, cooking at home has transcended mere function as the popularity of culinary content, cheffy tools and gourmet ingredients continue to soar. For this couple with a home in one of the older condominiums in Kuala Lumpur, food is a shared passion and they wanted their kitchen to take centre stage as the heart of the home
To create this and a warm yet vibrant atmosphere for this 1,418 sq ft unit, they turned to Pins Design Studio. Using a predominantly neutral colour palette comprising white, grey, and black, the designers preserved a calm and cosy environment amid a simple backdrop of local materials like nyatoh wood veneer finish.
The problem with many condominiums was the lack of natural light and ventilation so the designers wanted to ensure plenty of both. Initially, the existing kitchen layout was dark and cramped, with walls blocking sunlight from the balcony and views of the living spaces. So the designers removed the walls and opened the space using sliding doors to bring in natural light and ventilation throughout the unit.
They also wanted to preserve the existing marble floor, which was exquisite. As such, all demolition works were carefully executed to minimise damage to the existing floor and wall skirting. In addition, all removed pieces of wall skirting were salvaged to be reused in other parts of the new renovation. The marble was then repolished to restore its opulence when it was installed in 1995.
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