Djidjole Kitchen
A kitchen seamlessly integrated into a studio without disturbing the sleeping area, thanks to unified fronts and a discreetly concealed refrigerator.
Project snapshot
Client need & context
In this studio, the client wanted a fully equipped kitchen without feeling, from the sleeping area, the overly visible presence of technical functions. The project needed to preserve a soft, orderly, residential atmosphere, capable of visually receding the appliances in favour of a calmer and more refined reading of the space as a whole.
Constraints that shaped the project
- •Compact studio with close proximity between kitchen and sleeping area
- •Refusal of an overly technical or utilitarian feel
- •Need to retain all essential functions
- •Importance of flawless visual integration
Editorial note — Key decision
- ▸Integration of a fully built-in refrigerator
- ▸Concealment of the appliance behind cabinetry-matched fronts
- ▸Installation of a discreet tambour-style closure
- ▸Alignment of front lines to soften the visual presence of the kitchen
What was included
Furniture & fittings
A complete modular kitchen designed for discreet integration within a studio setting, with built-in appliances and a façade concealing the refrigerator behind a perfectly unified visual composition. The scheme combined Arctic Grey wall units, Hamilton Oak base units, and a Chiva White granite worktop, achieving a refined balance between mineral softness and the warmth of wood.
Appliances supplied
Appliances supplied by us for this project
Project manager coordination
Particular attention was given to the integration of technical functions within a compact space, including the coordination of trades, monitoring of built-in elements, control of alignments, and final finishing adjustments. The objective was to deliver a fully functional kitchen without compromising the studio’s visual serenity.
Trades involved
installateur
How this project was coordinated
Modular furniture specified and a vetted project manager matched to the brief.
Independent PM sequences and oversees all trades across the programme.
Each professional works independently on agreed timelines.
Furniture, handling fee, and trade invoices issued separately by each party.
Budget breakdown
Figures reflect delivered project costs, rounded for clarity and privacy.
Appliances shown only when supplied by us. Services reflect trades we coordinated — any trades the client arranged independently are not included here. Final costs vary based on scope, site conditions, and selected finishes.
Timeline
8 weeksTimelines may vary based on trade availability and site conditions.
What this project revealed
In small spaces, the success of a project depends as much on perception as on functionality. By rendering the appliances invisible, the kitchen no longer visually dominates the studio, making way for an atmosphere that feels calmer, more domestic, and more refined.
Related projects
Browse similar projects for budget and scope comparison.
Considering a kitchen like this?
We can walk you through the same planning steps and coordination approach used here. No obligation.
Serving Lomé (Togo) and Cotonou (Benin) • Typical callback response: within 1 business day