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Owner's Voice Vol.34 M Residence in Kyoto

A new everyday life created by an open kitchen that "makes you want to clean up

Mr. and Mrs. M renovated their living space after their children became independent.
The stainless-steel kitchen, which adds a sparkle to the white floor, not only looks beautiful, but also has functions that naturally make you want to keep it "clean,
It has a function that naturally makes you want to keep it "clean".
The power of the stainless steel kitchen creates a new everyday life centered around the kitchen.

A new everyday life created by an open kitchen that "makes you want to clean up

Seeking the brilliance of stainless steel that shines on white floors


This time we visited Mr. and Mrs. M who live in a condominium in the center of Kyoto City.
The wife says, "We renovated the apartment when we bought it because we wanted to create a space with a different atmosphere since our children had become independent.
We were particular about the flooring.
Having been familiar with wood-grain floors in the past, she wanted to create a bright, modern space by using white tiles for the floor.
She chose Toyo Kitchen Style's "Zero flow kitchen iNO" (iNO) to harmonize with the floor.
While narrowing down her search to stainless steel kitchens, the wife visited the showroom with her husband after finding it on the Internet. She was immediately taken by the iNO at first sight.

I was attracted not only by its beautiful appearance, but also by its functionality," she says. "It has legs like furniture, so a robot vacuum cleaner would fit in smoothly, so air wouldn't get trapped under the floor, and the sink is large and multifunctional.
I'm not particularly good at cleaning, so I felt reassured by the specifications that would make what I'm not good at a little more comfortable.

On the other hand, the husband says, "I left the choice of the kitchen to my wife," but he was convinced by the stylish design and functionality that could not be found anywhere else.
With both of them feeling the same way, they decided to choose "iNO" for their kitchen project.

Turning an unmovable pipe space into a design.


"A different, modern, open kitchen!"
For the wife, the biggest challenge was the wall that surrounded the kitchen.
Originally, the kitchen in the new house was freestanding.
Part of that wall was a pipe space (PS), which she found she could not get rid of.
So, at first we avoided the PS and considered a smaller kitchen, but we couldn't give up the openness of an open kitchen," says the wife.
In the end, they kept the PS, but tore down the wall that covered it, and installed the 184 cm wide "iNO.

After consulting with Toyo Kitchen Style, they decided to incorporate the PS into the kitchen.
The wiring was integrated into the PS and surrounded by a wall.
A magnetic sheet was placed under the wallpaper so that racks and other items could be attached to the PS, making it easier to use in everyday life.
The designers took advantage of the restrictions to achieve both design and functionality.

I wanted the kitchen in our new house to be open, so I'm very happy that we were able to make it a reality.
Cooking while looking at the wall is a bit lonely," says the wife.

She also wanted to extend the kitchen counter to the living room side, where she added the Onda Stool, a popular kitchen stool from Toyo Kitchen Style.
Since meals can be served at the counter, there is no need for a dining table.
The living room can be used spaciously, and serving and cleaning up can be completed on the counter.

Incidentally, this counter is the husband's reserved seat.
After returning home, he sits down and enjoys his meal with his wife, which has become an everyday scene.

What is the reason for the mysterious power that makes us want to keep "clean"?


The wife says, "At first, I thought that an open kitchen would be too messy.
At first, I thought that with an open kitchen, I might end up putting things on the counter and making a mess.
But in fact, that didn't happen, and I put things away right away.
I guess the desire to maintain the beauty of the kitchen comes naturally.
It's strange, isn't it, because I'm not very good at cleaning, but it happens."

One of the reasons for this can be attributed to the abundant storage space.
In the M residence, drawer-type storage with the same height and door color as the kitchen was installed behind the kitchen.
The kitchen is equipped with drawer-type storage behind the kitchen, matching the height and door color of the kitchen, and the hanging cupboards have been eliminated to achieve both a sophisticated look and excellent storage capacity.
In the drawer storage behind the kitchen, we store small items used in the living room, such as books and chargers, in addition to tableware and cooking utensils.
There's still plenty of room, so the drawers are clutter-free and easy to get in and out.

The large PARALLELO Sink in the kitchen is also convenient for cooking and temporarily storing dishes, and it is deep enough to keep things from looking cluttered in the middle of work, which contributes to the tidy impression.

Incidentally, the wife is also a big fan of the "Onda Stool" and Moy's "Container Table" placed next to the kitchen.
I usually have my meals here when I'm alone," she says.
I feel very at home here," she says.
The stools have a seat that conforms to the body and swivels 360 degrees, making it easy to sit up and down.
A ring-shaped footrest keeps her in a comfortable position no matter which direction she faces.
There's also drawer storage nearby, so you can conveniently reach for whatever you need while seated."
The table and stools are all black, giving the white and silver space a crisp, three-dimensional look.

The space is right next to the kitchen, but loosely zoned by a wall that contains the PS, creating a sense of openness and a good degree of independence.

The drawer storage in the back of the kitchen is 274 cm wide and long.

Grill plate connects family gatherings


The planning was led by the wife, but when the project was completed, the husband said, "It's really convenient.
I especially like that the sink is deep enough to prevent splashing and that there are two faucets so you can fill the induction cooktop with water without leaving the pots on.

Another of the master's favorites is the Gaggenau grill plate he purchased at Toyo Kitchen Style.
According to the wife, "This is for my husband only.
Whenever our college-age children, who live far away from us, come home, he uses this grill plate to cook meat right in front of them.

The plate is capable of evenly grilling meat even at high heat, making the surface fragrant and the inside juicy.
The family members are amazed at the results, which are just like those at a specialty restaurant.

The wife is usually in charge of cooking, but on days when the husband is in the kitchen, he is the sole "eater.
This unusual division of roles brings freshness to family time.
The time spent around "iNO" nurtures the bonds of the family.

[Hired Items]
Zero flow kitchen
iNO I-LAND (Solid)
Size: W184/D126cm
Sink: PARALLELO Sink
Handle: Roulette 35
Worktop: Emblem Top ice
Heating appliances: Gaggenau
Dishwasher: Rinnai
Faucet: ARWA (with hose), Tallboy (with hose)
Range Hood Mirror: UFO mirror (W1200)

Storage: Drawer counter unit (W274/D45cm) x 2

Interior
Sofa: TSUDOI Sofa (Couch L + Sofa 45C + Sofa 90C)
Stool: Onda Stool
Table: TSUDOI Cafe Table 30, Container Table Top HPL Round 70 + Container Table Foot 10636 Black (moooi)

[Profile]
Mrs. M
The husband is a wine lover, and spending time at the kitchen counter sipping a glass of wine is an important time for him to heal. This is his favorite glass. It comes with a glass engraving by an illustrator who is an acquaintance of his.

(photo: Kentaro Isibashi / text: Shihoko Tomibe)

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