Small Places. Big Ideas
Student kitchen – practical, compact, and stylish
The student digs
Looking for affordable initial furnishings for your student apartment that don't compromise on design, functionality, or storage space? Stay cool and take a strategic approach to planning your studio apartment. With well-thought-out solutions for kitchens and home offices from Nolte Küchen, your plan will work out perfectly!
Your perfect student kitchen from Nolte Küchen
The increasing scarcity and affordability of living space, especially in urban areas, is a major concern for students. Where is the budget for furnishing a student kitchen or apartment supposed to come from? With this planned initial equipment for our creative student, we show you how you too can plan a well-equipped, affordable kitchenette with a functional and stylish living and working area for your student apartment.
Smart planning ideas for your student kitchen
Creative solutions for small kitchen spaces
Smart storage ideas and space-saving furniture. For your student kitchen, use space-saving furniture with integrated storage space, such as wall cabinets built high up or base cabinets with maximum body height.
Use vertical space: Think upwards and make use of vertical space. Hang hooks or shelves on the wall to create additional storage space for jackets, towels, or kitchen utensils.
Tip!
Declutter at regular intervals. Over time, lots of things accumulate that are not actually needed. Decluttering not only creates valuable space but also order and clarity, which are very important in small rooms. Of course, we also have small organizational aids for student kitchens at Nolte Küchen. Take a look here!
You can find more tips and tricks on the subject of kitchens in our Nolte Magazine!
The ideal kitchenette for students
Advantages of a compact kitchenette: Space-saving and efficient. Our models: From minimalist to modern.
From mini kitchen to storage space champion
Storage space up to the ceiling: In the small rooms of student apartments, it is very important to make maximum use of vertical space. At Nolte Küchen, we offer you the option of choosing from 8 different wall cabinet heights and 2 wall cabinet depths. This allows you to customize your kitchen to the ceiling height of your student apartment and make optimal use of the storage space up to the ceiling.
Matrix900 – Base cabinets with a body height of 90 cm offer a full 20% more storage space than cabinets with the standard body height of 75 cm. This gives the small kitchenette for students an extra drawer in the base cabinet!
Kitchenette with ample work surface
Slimline appliances and a small sink provide more work space in your student kitchen.
Small but functional: cooking and washing up with a system
In a small student kitchen, choosing a sink with a moderate width of 40 cm is crucial in order to have enough space for washing up and preparing food without overloading the limited work surface.Cooking for your fellow students? Induction hobs with two hotplates offer sufficient capacity for cooking and frying without overwhelming the limited space in the kitchen.
If you would like to deepen your knowledge of different cooking methods and are also interested in climate-friendly cooking and promoting sustainability in your own kitchen, we warmly invite you to read our magazine articles on sustainability in the kitchen. There you will not only learn how to cook in a more environmentally conscious way, but also receive valuable tips and information on how to bring your culinary habits in line with a sustainable lifestyle. Immerse yourself in the world of sustainable cooking and discover new ways to make a positive contribution to the environment.
A multifunctional place
Home office space and kitchen furnishings: everything in the same decor and enough space to eat breakfast, study, or stream your favorite series.
Storage space, workspace, and relaxation area all in one
Even in limited living spaces, a cleverly placed counter can serve an extremely practical dual purpose. During the day, the counter transforms into an inspiring workspace where you can work efficiently from home. At the same time, in the evening or on weekends, a counter provides a pleasant corner for enjoying meals or relaxing with a book, making optimal use of the living space while stylishly enhancing the room.The base cabinet under the counter proves to be an extremely practical solution for ensuring a tidy working environment. Thanks to its generous storage space, work utensils can be stored easily and neatly. This not only helps to keep the work area tidy, but also enables efficient working, as the necessary materials and tools are easily accessible.
Decorating small rooms correctly—a few tricks for a cozy home
Small spaces, such as student apartments, can be made cozy and functional with the right decor. Here are a few tips on how to make your student apartment stand out with the right decor and express your personal style.
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