Monobloc kitchens, also known as mini kitchens, combine functionality and design in just a few centimeters. Contained in size and budget, they are the ideal solution for studios and holiday homes.
Monobloc kitchens, also called mini kitchens, are space-saving furnishing solutions, complete with everything you need to prepare and serve dishes. Their main feature, in addition to their small size, is that when they are not used can be closed again; for this reason they are also called “retractable”.
Its origins go back to the designer Joe Colombo, who presented his innovative Minikitchen in 1963 for Boffi. Immediately an icon of modern living and a manifesto of contemporaneity.
Nowadays on the market there are many types and for all budgets, starting from only € 300.00 (appliances and sink excluded). Each model differs not only in size (it starts from 90 cm) and materials (roughly the same as in a traditional kitchen), but also for the closing system: this can be with sliding shutters, with hinged doors or retractable doors that disappear into the sides.
Read also: Leroy Merlin monobloc kitchens: the proposals of the moment
Technology too they are equipped with differentiates them. As for appliances and accessories, a complete mini kitchen consists of a fridge, hob (gas or electric), hood and oven.
The choice of colors and style (modern, industrial, classic, shabby chic, etc.) depends on the rest of the furniture: being a kitchen consisting of a single block of cupboards, in which all the essential functions are contained from cooking to preservation, it is essential that it integrates as well as possible into the surrounding environment.
For example, if you have chosen a contemporary style for your home, a light wood mini kitchen is not for you.
Anyhow, these are functional and design furnishing elements, suitable for small domestic environments, but not only. Just why they manage to combine the minimum size with maximum functionality, companies often choose them for the relaxation areas inside the offices. Furthermore, entrepreneurs in the tourism sector use them to furnish their accommodation facilities in the best possible way and with reduced budgets.
Where to buy a monobloc kitchen
Mini kitchens are almost always made to measure, therefore they have the cost of any other craftsmanship: it starts from € 1000, but it can also go up to € 8000 for a proposal with a refined design and solutions for narrow spaces that require in-depth planning.
You may be interested in: Monobloc bathroom furniture
The best known brands in the industry of the kitchens, among all Veneta Cucine and Snaidero, also present mini kitchens in their collections, hyper-technological and futuristic design. In the photo below, the Snaidero Minisystem model it fits perfectly into an equipped wall: no one would ever think that behind those closed doors there is a kitchen. This is why one of the incredible advantages of a monobloc kitchen is an always tidy living area.
Large-scale distribution is no exception: at IKEA and Mondo Convenienza you will find monobloc kitchens of different types, starting from € 300.00 (appliances and sink excluded). In the IKEA 2021 catalog we have selected RÅVAROR, a compact kitchen that in just 112 cm in length (for a total of less than a single square meter) has a cutlery drawer, shelves for plates, pots and glasses and even space for a mini fridge (not included). This solution is practical and economical, perfect not only for small city apartments, but also for homes for non-resident students and B & Bs.
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How much does a monobloc kitchen cost?
If you are planning to choose a monoblock kitchen for budget needs, know that you may be disappointed. In most cases the small size deceive: big costs can be hidden behind small appliances. No doubt you hardly ever reach the price of a traditional cuisine, but the mini kitchens in the hyper-equipped and technological version can exceed € 2000.
Almost always, those who choose a kitchen of this type are satisfied. If your main need is a small kitchen that combines practicality, style and convenience, you can not fail to be comfortable with this type of composition.
Indeed, in all the furniture forums the majority of opinions about the purchase of a monobloc kitchen they are positive. This is because they are not only used by singles or off-site students, but by all those who prefer to dedicate more space to relaxation and sharing in their living area. Furthermore, they are often also chosen by companies that want to make a small independent kitchen available to their employees, with consequent enthusiasm of the employees.
Monobloc kitchens: images and photos
Don’t miss any of our tips. Browse this rich photo gallery now to start designing your functional compact monobloc kitchen, be it for a house in the city, by the sea, in the mountains, or for your workplace.
Monobloc kitchens, also known as mini kitchens, combine functionality and design in just a few centimeters. Contained in size and budget, they are the ideal solution for studios and holiday homes.
Monobloc kitchens, also called mini kitchens, are space-saving furnishing solutions, complete with everything you need to prepare and serve dishes. Their main feature, in addition to their small size, is that when they are not used can be closed again; for this reason they are also called “retractable”.
Its origins go back to the designer Joe Colombo, who presented his innovative Minikitchen in 1963 for Boffi. Immediately an icon of modern living and a manifesto of contemporaneity.
Nowadays on the market there are many types and for all budgets, starting from only € 300.00 (appliances and sink excluded). Each model differs not only in size (it starts from 90 cm) and materials (roughly the same as in a traditional kitchen), but also for the closing system: this can be with sliding shutters, with hinged doors or retractable doors that disappear into the sides.
Read also: Leroy Merlin monobloc kitchens: the proposals of the moment
Technology too they are equipped with differentiates them. As for appliances and accessories, a complete mini kitchen consists of a fridge, hob (gas or electric), hood and oven.
The choice of colors and style (modern, industrial, classic, shabby chic, etc.) depends on the rest of the furniture: being a kitchen consisting of a single block of cupboards, in which all the essential functions are contained from cooking to preservation, it is essential that it integrates as well as possible into the surrounding environment.
For example, if you have chosen a contemporary style for your home, a light wood mini kitchen is not for you.
Anyhow, these are functional and design furnishing elements, suitable for small domestic environments, but not only. Just why they manage to combine the minimum size with maximum functionality, companies often choose them for the relaxation areas inside the offices. Furthermore, entrepreneurs in the tourism sector use them to furnish their accommodation facilities in the best possible way and with reduced budgets.
Where to buy a monobloc kitchen
Mini kitchens are almost always made to measure, therefore they have the cost of any other craftsmanship: it starts from € 1000, but it can also go up to € 8000 for a proposal with a refined design and solutions for narrow spaces that require in-depth planning.
You may be interested in: Monobloc bathroom furniture
The best known brands in the industry of the kitchens, among all Veneta Cucine and Snaidero, also present mini kitchens in their collections, hyper-technological and futuristic design. In the photo below, the Snaidero Minisystem model it fits perfectly into an equipped wall: no one would ever think that behind those closed doors there is a kitchen. This is why one of the incredible advantages of a monobloc kitchen is an always tidy living area.
Large-scale distribution is no exception: at IKEA and Mondo Convenienza you will find monobloc kitchens of different types, starting from € 300.00 (appliances and sink excluded). In the IKEA 2021 catalog we have selected RÅVAROR, a compact kitchen that in just 112 cm in length (for a total of less than a single square meter) has a cutlery drawer, shelves for plates, pots and glasses and even space for a mini fridge (not included). This solution is practical and economical, perfect not only for small city apartments, but also for homes for non-resident students and B & Bs.
Do you want design advice on how to furnish? Join the group
How much does a monobloc kitchen cost?
If you are planning to choose a monoblock kitchen for budget needs, know that you may be disappointed. In most cases the small size deceive: big costs can be hidden behind small appliances. No doubt you hardly ever reach the price of a traditional cuisine, but the mini kitchens in the hyper-equipped and technological version can exceed € 2000.
Almost always, those who choose a kitchen of this type are satisfied. If your main need is a small kitchen that combines practicality, style and convenience, you can not fail to be comfortable with this type of composition.
Indeed, in all the furniture forums the majority of opinions about the purchase of a monobloc kitchen they are positive. This is because they are not only used by singles or off-site students, but by all those who prefer to dedicate more space to relaxation and sharing in their living area. Furthermore, they are often also chosen by companies that want to make a small independent kitchen available to their employees, with consequent enthusiasm of the employees.
Monobloc kitchens: images and photos
Don’t miss any of our tips. Browse this rich photo gallery now to start designing your functional compact monobloc kitchen, be it for a house in the city, by the sea, in the mountains, or for your workplace.
