Type – Private Residential Renovation
Location – Yangon
Total Floor Area – 10 m2
Year – Completed in 2022
This kitchen is part of a private renovation for an older residential property. The house has so much history, but the previous owner totally stripped its character with cheap wall tiles.
I wanted to lean into a classic style to respect the building’s original roots. Instead of fighting the space, I built out a custom U-shaped layout that packs in full functionality. This included integrated appliances and a deep farmhouse sink by completely transforming the mood into something high-end, intentional, and timeless.
The Design Choices
- The Cabinets: A black wooden finish gives the kitchen a heavy, permanent feel. To keep it from looking too dark or moody, a thin golden trim is added to the panels. It’s a small detail, but it makes the whole room feel much more elegant.
- Classic Materials: Nothing can go wrong with a black-and-white checkerboard floor in an old house. It’s a bold look that ties the kitchen to the rest of the home. Pairing this with white subway tiles and black granite keeps the palette simple but sharp.
- The Hardware: Instead of standard pulls, golden handles were used to act like jewelry for the cabinets and tie back into the gold trim on the doors.
Mood Board
It is a functional, hard-working kitchen that does not sacrifice the Old World charm of the house. It feels mature, expensive and most importantly like it belongs in the building.
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