Small peninsula kitchen
in marble and wood

Small parallel kitchen with a marble peninsula and wooden storage units

Our client, a family moving into a modern block of flats in Clichy (Paris), wanted to create a space that was both modern and traditional. With an idea in mind, they called on us to fit their 9m² open kitchen. The project? A parallel peninsula kitchen that would visually separate the kitchen from the living room, using high-quality, natural materials. 

View down the middle of the small parallel kitchen, with wooden units and marble countertops on both sides

Front-on view of the marble peninsula opposite wooden storage units

Maximising space in a small open peninsula kitchen 

Peninsula kitchen with ceiling-height wooden storage units and a marble panel

As the kitchen was small, at only 9m², our objective was to maximise space. We therefore fit it as a parallel kitchen, which meant we could use the total wall height for storage units. The peninsula was installed opposite, offering extra storage space as well as a pleasant prep and cook space.  

For the same reasons, the electronic appliances were carefully chosen to be discretely integrated into the unit. This was done with, for example, the extraction fan, which was integrated into the hob. 

Close-up of the extraction fan integrated into the hob

Thanks to this installation, the family have a peninsula kitchen that's minimalist whilst remaining multi-use and functional. 

Use of warm materials 

Parallel kitchen with marble worktops and wall panel surrounded by ceiling-height wooden storage units

Thanks to a large terrace, this ground-floor apartment benefits from great lighting, which the owners wanted to enhance by choosing bright, warm materials. The couple therefore chose to base their design on the FINE model from Santos, a minimalist range with smooth, handle-less fronts, and opted for the back wall of the kitchen to be done in light oak, whilst the penisula, countertop and wall panel were made with Carrara marble

For this parallel kitchen with a peninsula, we prioritised decisions that would maximise the space and ensure it was both functional and elegant. Units that are adjustable for different heights make it possible to take advantage of all available space in the room whilst still ensuring a comfortable working space. 

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