Home idea with IKEA: A remake of a kitchen and dining area (to say nothing of the pantry)

The previous layout was impractical for the family – there was limited workspace, the furniture arrangement didn’t support smooth cooking, and the room lacked a cozy, unified connection with the rest of the home. In addition, the kitchen’s interior design didn’t align with the style that was quietly emerging throughout the house.

The once quite basic space has been transformed into a functional, comfortable kitchen that matches the color scheme and style of the rest of the home. A spacious pantry is tucked behind sliding doors next to the kitchen. The large table is perfect for meals, spending time with the whole family, or playing board games.

There’s plenty of storage in this kitchen – because when everything has its own spot, it’s so much easier to keep things tidy. Some of the dishes have found a new home in the cupboard above the worktop, while accessories, cutlery, and pots and pans stay neatly tucked away in the drawers below. With smart drawer organizers keeping everything in place, everyday cooking becomes quicker, calmer, and a whole lot more enjoyable.

Merit turned a once half-empty side room into a cozy pantry tucked behind SKYTTA sliding doors, helping the whole kitchen feel calmer and more organized. Inside, there’s extra counter space for appliances, plenty of cabinets and shelves, and wall organizers with handy hooks for all the kitchen tools.

Since the family grows some of their own food in their garden, Merit kept a large fridge in the kitchen and moved the roomy freezer into the pantry. Next to it is a cleaning supplies cabinet, the contents of which can be conveniently pulled out when needed.

This pantry isn’t just a storage spot – it makes everyday cooking easier, frees up precious space, and adds a clever, eye-catching detail to the kitchen. It’s a homeowner´s dream come true.

The open kitchen and dining room is the kind of place in Estonian homes where so much more happens than just cooking and eating – it’s where people gather, play board games, study, and simply enjoy time together. It’s a space that needs to support all the family’s different activities.

That’s why the dining table was placed to keep movement between the kitchen and living room easy and natural, while also creating a cozy spot for spending time together. The chairs are arranged so extra seats can be added whenever guests join in.

“The dining room isn’t just a place for meals – it’s the heart of the home, where the most meaningful moments happen,” the interior designer explained.