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5 tips on how to set up a small and functional gourmet area

With multifunctional furniture and smart layout, discover how to create a practical and compact gourmet balcony.

By Redação

Submitted at Jan 30, 2025, 12:02 PM

05 min de leitura
Sape Concept - 79 HOST. Project of CASACOR Sergipe 2022.

Sape Concept - 79 HOST. Project of CASACOR Sergipe 2022. (Gabriela Daltro)

Creating a small gourmet area does not mean giving up style or functionality. With creative solutions and smart planning, it's possible to maximize every inch and create a practical space. Next, check out 5 essential tips to optimize your small gourmet area!
Andrea Esteves and Rui Salvino - Sigramar Stone Garden. Project of CASACOR Ribeirão Preto 2024.

Andrea Esteves and Rui Salvino - Sigramar Stone Garden. Project of CASACOR Ribeirão Preto 2024. (Carolina Mossin/CASACOR)

1. Plan the layout Before making any decisions, it is essential to analyze the available space and define the arrangement of furniture and appliances. The ideal scenario is to maintain comfortable circulation, avoiding excess and prioritizing essential items. For this, it is worth investing in a customized project or using design software to visualize the layout. 2. Choose multifunctional furniture To avoid taking up too much space and disrupting the flow, consider foldable countertops or retractable tables that allow you to adjust the space as needed. Stackable stools and cabinets with sliding doors help to free up more usable area and customize the projects according to the occasion.
Contemporary furniture and wooden walls characterize this 138 m² apartment. Project by Leticia Nanetti. In the photo, balcony with barbecue and gourmet space.

Móveis contemporâneos e paredes amadeiradas marcam este apê de 138 m². Projeto de Leticia Nanetti. (Edson Ferreira/CASACOR)

3. Bet on light colors and practical materials Choosing a palette of light colors helps to visually expand the projects, making it lighter and airier. The choice of materials is also crucial to ensure practicality and durability of the gourmet area, so favor easy to maintain and high resistance surfaces to moisture and heat, such as porcelain, granite or stainless steel. 4. Invest in shelves and niches In reduced spaces, verticalizing is the solution. Installing shelves and niches on the walls are excellent solutions to optimize the space, keeping utensils and ingredients within reach.
Discover the 42 m² apartment of architect Rodolfo Consoli in Copacabana. In the photo, living room with shelf, tv, organic mirror, and balcony.

(Luiza Schreier/CASACOR)

5. Opt for compact equipment Small and efficient appliances offer the necessary performance without taking up much space. Items like mini-fridges, vertical wine coolers, and compact grills facilitate the execution of main functions without compromising the available space.