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Steal This Look: A Restaurant Supply Kitchen in Tokyo

November 11, 2025

One of our all-time favorite projects at Remodelista is the Setagaya Tokyo Apartment, designed by Naruse Inokuma Architects. The deconstructed industrial kitchen is made from concrete blocks, larch plywood, and stainless steel and outfitted with an eclectic mix of Japanese kitchenware. Here, we’ve dissected the dining room/kitchen for a list to borrow from.

the apartment is characterized by accidental beauty: after stripping wallpaper 17
Above: The apartment is characterized by accidental beauty: After stripping wallpaper the architects discovered the gray wall marking but left the patina as a feature rather than covering it up.
a larch plywood countertop and open shelves surround the stainless steel sink. 18
Above: A larch plywood countertop and open shelves surround the stainless steel sink. On the far end of the kitchen sits a cooktop, vent, and undercounter refrigerators from a restaurant supply store.
a few small appliances and japanese ceramic dishes fill the open shelving. 19
Above: A few small appliances and Japanese ceramic dishes fill the open shelving.
a view into the living area, with tatami matting. 20
Above: A view into the living area, with tatami matting.

Furniture

from ohio design in san francisco, the streamlined parsons style noi table has 21
Above: From Ohio Design in San Francisco, the streamlined Parsons style Noi Table has a metal base and the option of different plywood tops; from $1400 (est.), custom made. Another option is Room & Board’s Parsons Tables from $1,739.
the series 7 chair by arne jacobsen, shown in black colored ash, is \$659 at de 22
Above: The Series 7 Chair by Arne Jacobsen, shown in black-colored ash, is $659 at Design Within Reach.
the jacobsen dot stool in walnut veneer is \$4\29 at hive modern. 23
Above: The Jacobsen Dot Stool in walnut veneer is $429 at Hive Modern.
tatami mats are made from compressed straw by traditional tatami craftspeople; 24
Above: Tatami Mats are made from compressed straw by traditional tatami craftspeople; $269.95 for the twin size from The Futon Shop,

Kitchen Sink and Appliances

something similar to the custom stainless sink and counter at the apartment is 25
Above: Something similar to the custom stainless sink and counter at the apartment is the Lustertone Stainless Single Bowl Sink Top with Drainboard from Elkay; $3,116 at Elkay.
designed for use in commercial kitchens, the universal standard exhaust hood is 26
Above: Designed for use in commercial kitchens, the Universal Standard Exhaust Hood is made of stainless steel and is available in a wide variety of sizes. This one is measures 48 inches wide, 36 inches deep, and 24 inches high; $1,526.85 at Elite Restaurant Equipment.
the true (tuc 7\2) 7\2 inch undercounter refrigerator is \$\2,449 at webstauran 27
Above: The True (TUC-72) 72-Inch Undercounter Refrigerator is $2,449 at Webstaurant Store.

Fixtures and Fittings

part of the wac track lighting system is the \104led line voltage track head (s 28
Above: Part of the WAC track lighting system is the 104LED Line Voltage Track Head (shown); $84.51 each at Lumens. For more on WAC systems, see Lumens.
the grohe starlight pull down faucet is \$7\10.50 from bed bath & beyond. 29
Above: The Grohe Starlight Pull-Down Faucet is $710.50 from Bed Bath & Beyond.
the leviton standard size stainless steel wallplate is \$4.50 on amazon. 30
Above: The Leviton Standard Size Stainless Steel Wallplate is $4.50 on Amazon.

Countertop Appliances

the japanese balmuda toaster is \$309.95 from williams sonoma. 31
Above: The Japanese Balmuda Toaster is $309.95 from Williams-Sonoma.
for a non glamorous microwave, the ge white countertop microwave oven is curren 32
Above: For a non-glamorous microwave, the GE White Countertop Microwave Oven is currently on sale for $116.10 at Agren.
source a vintage braun (kmm30) coffee/espresso mill in white, now discontinued, 33
Above: Source a vintage Braun (KMM30) Coffee/Espresso Mill in white, now discontinued, on eBay or Etsy.

Accessories

kaikado tea canisters are available in copper, brass, and tin (shown) at tortoi 34
Above: Kaikado Tea Canisters are available in copper, brass, and tin (shown) at Tortoise General Store.
the donabe fukkura san is made from special clay from iga in the mie prefecture 35
Above: The Donabe Fukkura-San is made from special clay from Iga in the Mie Prefecture known for its ability to withstand high heat and rapid temperature change without cracking; $200 at Toiro.
the stainless steel bottle rack is \$\17.90 at muji. 36
Above: The Stainless Steel Bottle Rack is $17.90 at Muji.
hakuji annan bowl from analogue life 37
hakuji annan bowl from analogue life 38

Above: The Hakuji Annan Bowl by artist Kan Ito is $78.01 from Analogue Life.

the bacsac geotextile pot \10l is currently on sale for \$4\2.60 from finnish d 39
Above: The Bacsac Geotextile Pot 10L is currently on sale for $42.60 from Finnish Design Shop.

For more open kitchens, see our posts:

N.B.: This story originally appeared on January 24, 2017 and has been redone with all new links, products, and pricing.

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