ResidentialKitchenLiving

Kitchen & Sitting Area

The social heart of the home, designed for real living

Residential

Overview

An integrated kitchen and sitting area design for a family apartment in Nablus. The project combines a fully functional kitchen with a connected dining and relaxing zone — a flowing social space where cooking, eating, and spending time together happen in natural proximity.

Client Goals

What the Client Needed

Create an open-plan kitchen and sitting area that works for a busy family
Maximize kitchen storage while keeping the aesthetic clean and uncluttered
Design a sitting zone that flows naturally from the kitchen
Choose durable materials that withstand daily family use
Achieve a warm, modern look that does not feel cold or clinical

Research

The Groundwork

Study of open-plan living revealed that the most successful spaces carefully manage the visual and sensory boundary between cooking and relaxing zones. Consistent material language, good ventilation planning, and independently controllable lighting zones are all critical to making the combination work.

Design Concept

The Idea

"The Gathering Space" — where meals are prepared and shared, conversations happen, and daily family life unfolds. A design that prioritises connection over division.

Challenges

What We Faced

Creating a visual separation between cooking and living zones without a physical wall
Maximizing kitchen storage in a compact footprint while keeping clear counter space
Selecting flooring that performs practically in a kitchen and looks beautiful in a living area

Solutions

How We Solved It

Used a ceiling treatment change and different lighting zones to define areas without barriers
Designed a full-height cabinetry wall to compensate for the compact kitchen base run
Specified a large-format ceramic tile that bridges both zones in a single continuous surface

Project Timeline