A woman leaning against the counter in a white open-plan kitchen, beside a black fluted TV unit and DJ equipment.

Black range cooker with gold-toned knobs and handles, white cabinetry and under-cabinet lighting in the Öykü Serter kitchen.

White framed cabinet doors, a black extractor hood and range cooker, a light countertop and a patterned runner in the Öykü Serter kitchen.

Open kitchen connected to a seating area with blue tufted ottomans, a grey chair and a round white coffee table in the Öykü Serter project.

A woman standing between the white open kitchen and seating area, surrounded by blue ottomans, a grey chair and a black TV unit.

Black fluted TV unit, DJ equipment, blue ottomans and an open kitchen with white cabinets in the Öykü Serter living area.

Under-stair cabinetry with a built-in appliance and gold-toned handles beneath a white staircase with wooden treads in the Öykü Serter project.

Öykü Serter

Location: İstanbul
Year: 2021

The guiding concept for the kitchen we designed for our dear Öykü Serter was to reinterpret a space previously used for a different purpose through a minimalist, modern approach, creating a functional and comfortable living area. With building alterations kept to a minimum, a compact, functional kitchen was designed to make the most efficient use of the existing space. A balanced combination of white wood surfaces, an anthracite TV panel and natural light gave the interior an airy, contemporary character.

Making the most of the home's views and natural light, the design achieves visual cohesion through a light colour palette and contrasting dark surfaces. Completed with furniture reflecting Öykü's personal taste, the project expresses a simple, modern approach to living, reimagining a limited space with a careful balance of aesthetics and functionality.