This Kitchen Was Designed To Hide Behind A Wall Of Minimalist Cabinets

March 9, 2021
A modern kitchen hidden within cabinetry, also includes integrated appliances.

Woodrow Architects has designed the remodel of a lower ground floor apartment in London, England, and included in the updated interior is a kitchen that’s been hidden within a wall of cabinetry.

This modern kitchen, which can hidden away when not in use, is enclosed in muted metallic gray cabinets. The main section of the kitchen is accessed via a pair of folding doors.

The kitchen, which can be hidden away when not in use, is enclosed in muted metallic gray cabinets. The main section of the kitchen is accessed via a pair of folding doors.

This kitchen, which can hidden away when not in use, is enclosed in muted metallic gray cabinets. The main section of the kitchen is accessed via a pair of folding doors.

The folding doors can be completely hidden within the cabinetry, exposing the main countertop of the kitchen.

The folding doors of this modern kitchen can be completely hidden within the cabinetry.

The main section includes a small sink, a cooktop, counter space, hidden lighting, drawers with minimalist fronts, and wood upper cabinets.

The main section of this modern kitchen includes a small sink, a cooktop, counter space, hidden lighting, drawers with minimalist fronts, and wood upper cabinets.

Integrated appliances have also been included, with a wall oven on the right-hand side of the kitchen, while the refrigerator is on the left.

Integrated appliances have also been included, with a wall oven on the right hand side of the kitchen, while the refrigerator is on the left.

Let’s take a look at the rest of the remodeled apartment…

Stepping inside, there’s an entryway with a closet that’s been built into the wall.

An entryway with a closet that's been built into the wall.

The entryway opens up to the living room, where there’s an entire wall of dark blue and wood cabinetry that includes a bench with a mirror, plenty of storage, a fish tank, open shelving, and an integrated coffee station.

An entire wall of dark blue and wood cabinetry that includes a bench with a mirror, plenty of storage, a fish tank, open shelving, and an integrated coffee station.
A modern custom designed entryway bench with a mirror, storage, and integrated LED lighting.
A custom designed cabinet with a coffee station hidden within.
A modern hallway with polished concrete floors and lined with cabinetry and a home office.

Down the hallway between the living room and the kitchen/dining room, is a custom-designed home office.

A modern apartment with a custom designed home office in the hallway.

The kitchen shares the open room with the dining area. White lighting hangs from the ceiling, while a fireplace is flanked with floor-to-ceiling wood bookshelves.

White lighting hangs from the ceiling, while a fireplace is flanked with floor-to-ceiling wood bookshelves.
White lighting hangs from the ceiling, while a fireplace is flanked with floor-to-ceiling wood bookshelves.
White lighting hangs from the ceiling, while a fireplace is flanked with floor-to-ceiling wood bookshelves.

In one of the bedrooms, blush pink walls and bedding creates a calm and relaxed environment.

In this modern bedroom, blush pink walls and bedding creates a calm and relaxed environment.

In the bathroom, there’s a white vanity with dual sinks, a matching bathtub, as well as a walk-in shower, and a storage cabinet that hangs above the bathroom and adds a natural design element.

In this modern bathroom, there's a white vanity with dual sinks, a matching bathtub, as well as a walk-in shower and a storage cabinet that hangs above the bathroom and adds a natural design element.
A modern bathroom cabinet with greenery.
A modern bathroom with a walk-in shower that meets the bathtub.

Another unique design element of this apartment is a steam room with a curved glass screen, blush pink walls, and rose gold accents.

A modern steam room with a curved glass screen, blush pink walls, and rose gold hardware.
A blush pink bathroom with a marble vessel sink and rose gold hardware.

Here’s a look at the ‘before’ and ‘after’ floor plan of the apartment remodel.

The before and after floor plan of an apartment remodel in London.
Photography: Adam Scott Photography | Architect: Woodrow Architects | Structural Engineer: J Friis Consulting Structural Engineers | Contractor: Decor House Construction