A Compact Kitchen with a Steel Worktop

At the window end of this Singapore kitchen, the sink turns into a short cooking run within a compact footprint. A stainless-steel work surface connects the pale lower cabinets, wall units and darker tall storage. Pots and utensils occupy an open bay near the counter, keeping frequently used items beside the work area. The room is in everyday use, with small objects on the counter and shelves.

Closed cupboards beside the open bay hold other supplies without occupying the short worktop.

The open bay makes pots and utensils easy to reach but also removes space that could have been closed storage. That trade-off matters in this small kitchen because the steel counter turns from the window sink toward the cooking run, leaving little uninterrupted working length. In a comparable plan, place the items used at the sink and hob first, then decide whether they belong in the open bay or behind nearby doors. The tall unit can hold what is reached less often without crowding the short counter.

The window-sink cabinetry has 304 stainless steel cabinet bodies; its turning steel worktop is a separate component, and door finishes follow their own specification.