Sahara Kitchen Combined with Walnut Veneer and Natural Granite Countertop
Architect: Efrat Weinerb, WE Architects
The house is located in the tranquil town of Even Yehuda, surrounded by pastoral landscapes typical of the Sharon region, with fields and the scent of the first rain. During her first visit to the property, the designer encountered a rustic and heavy Tuscan-style design.
“The homeowners requested a design that would match their personal taste, which leans towards a more modern and minimalist style, while still preserving some existing elements to integrate a sense of warmth and homeliness into the new design,” explains the architect.
The original kitchen was once enclosed in a stuffy, separate room, but it has now been opened up to the main living space, creating a bright, central hub for the home.
The new kitchen was designed in a neutral sandy shade (Sahara model), combined with walnut veneer fronts to bring warmth and complement the original wooden windows.
The kitchen is composed of three main sections:
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A tall cabinet wall that houses the oven, microwave, integrated refrigerators, a utility cabinet, and a niche for small appliances, which also serves as an additional surface during hosting. The air conditioning unit is discreetly hidden in the upper section.
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A parallel section without upper cabinets, featuring the sink, coffee machine, and a niche for concealing small appliances, maintaining both easy access and a clean aesthetic.
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At the center stands a magnificent 4-meter-long island, adorned with a natural granite countertop, incorporating the cooktop, extra storage, and seating areas.
The kitchen was designed with careful attention to workflow efficiency between different work surfaces and maximized storage, striking a balance between practicality and minimalistic visual appeal.
Photography: Itai Banit
Styling: Maya Livnat Harush
