These 10 kitchens in the attic use every angle perfectly

Under the roof: Cozy, but often quite tight. But who clever plans, has plenty of room for a kitchen and fun cooking

1. Kitchen in the Rinderloft in Rosenheim

During the renovation and extension of a loft in the attic, the interior design team from Bespoke installed this bright, open kitchen exactly under the roof. Above all, the niche under the sloping roof was used optimally here: the built-in backyard got its place there, and behind the matt white lacquered fronts there is plenty of storage space.

2. Small but powerful in Paris

Only 15 square meters for living, sleeping and cooking - interior designer Rebecca Benichou of Batiik Studio solved this tricky challenge extremely creatively. The fitted kitchen under the roof is raised two steps on a pedestal. Under this hides a pull-out sofa bed. If the bed is stowed, friends at the counter can help with cooking and snipping or just sitting comfortably together. When unfolded, the kitchen counter even turns into a larger table that can accommodate four to six people. The table legs are folded out of the partition wall - if they do not support the table, they serve as a privacy screen, as a backrest for the sofa or as a headboard of the bed.

3. A kitchen as a built-in box

The Parisian architect Aude Soulain designed a compact kitchen box in a Berlin attic, which combines many functions: kitchen, washing machine, technology, the cloakroom and plenty of storage space are housed therein. The execution planning and construction supervision was done by Tai Schomaker, Berlin architect and founder of Do You Space. "The built-in block is a bit like a Swiss knife, so diverse," says Schomaker. Thus, in German-French co-production, a spacious attic apartment, whose undisputed highlight is a multifunctional Einbaubox. You might also be interested in: ?

4. Over the rooftops of Barcelona

The huge windows offer a great view over Barcelona, but there is hardly any space for cabinets and fixtures. The planning office Nobohome used the conditions in this kitchen of a penthouse optimally: A room-high built-in cupboard, which extends over the entire wall length into the open living area, offers sufficient storage space. The petrol-colored fronts are an inspiring change from the popular kitchen white.

5. Everything made to measure in Munich

The modernization of an attic apartment - along with many other built-in installations - also resulted in this new, white kitchen. Product and furniture designer Tobias Jung from Lignum Arts placed a line of beveled wall units above the back kitchen unit. "A real giant cabinet," says the expert. The back wall of the kitchen also suited Jung individually: it is prism-shaped. "We pulled the walls partly forward. That way, we were able to integrate fittings, ventilation and sockets over the work surface. " The kitchen unit on the opposite side is only half high, so the room does not lose its generosity. There are also integrated refrigerator and backyard.

6. More space and brightness in Melbourne

This small but smart kitchen was once gloomy and built-in. Now it is a pleasant place to stay with plenty of natural light - and extremely practical. To get as much out of the open space as possible, the new kitchen now uses the entire wall length. Spacious drawers offer plenty of storage space , the refrigerator is integrated into the kitchen and is no longer as before the renovation in the middle of the room. "The new layout allows you to move around the room fluently. We've relaxed it, there's more room for conversation and cooking together, "says Susan Cleveland of Smarter Kitchens. Special details like hand crafted tiles and knobs add to the personality of the residents in the kitchen.

7. Industrial charm in Kaliningrad

Open, loft-like living spaces under the roof bring in space and brightness. But an open kitchen area is not for everyone. Here, the team of experts at Shperling Design solved the problem with floor-to-ceiling built-in wardrobes that function as room dividers to the rest of the top floor apartment and provide plenty of storage space. An extractor hood has been omitted: odors and vapors can just as well pull off through the open roof window.

8. Clever details in the historic roof truss

The roof truss of this historic farm building had long been used only as a storeroom. But the new owners wanted to equip it with a kitchen and commissioned Gabriele Koop-Törkel and her team of kitchen style, In addition to a spacious kitchen island with plenty of storage space, counter and stove were fitted under the sloping kitchen cabinets. They have a normal depth and therefore also provide space for electrical appliances such as the combi steamer. The cabinets directly below the slopes have a little less depth. "Narrow kitchen cabinets have the advantage that supplies do not have to be stored one behind the other in the depths of the cabinet. Everything is up front and at your fingertips, "explains Koop-Törkel. The trick: The refrigerator was installed in the knee stick. One of those refined details, of which there are several in this kitchen.

9. Decorated in Paris

A matching masonry kitchen can be seen in this Parisian attic. Even so, difficult space can be used optimally. In addition, the stove and refrigerator were given a practical pedestal. In addition, the charm of the plastered recessed fitting is a perfect match to the shabby-chic style of the room.

10. Precision in the dormer

This know-how of a carpenter is shown in this custom-made kitchen by Schmalzgruber Möbelmanufaktur. Floors in old trusses can sometimes have bumps and bumps. Carpenter Roman Schmalzgruber was able to balance these with custom-made base cabinets and pedestals, so that the pan is also straight on the stove. Do you have a similar problem kitchen? How did you solve this?