The Swiss are known for their precision and simplicity in design (see: well-made watches; the Helvetica typeface (the name literally means “Swiss”)). Take, for example, Kitchoo, makers of “Swiss pocket kitchens” manufactured in the EU—the equivalent of a Swiss army knife for the cook space.
The company began twenty years ago when founder Peter Locher searched in vain for a good-looking and efficient mini kitchen for his tiny flat in Paris—and decided to create one himself.
K6
“Our goal has always been to optimize the functionality of our compact kitchens while improving the comfort of use,” the company writes on their website.
The first model on offer is the K6 kitchen: “an unconventional design with a high quality craftsmanship” in a super tiny footprint.
The kitchen with one hood open.
Unbelievably, each Kitchoo kitchen includes a stainless-steel sink with retractable tap, induction cooktop, mini fridge and freezer, a storage drawer, an optional dishwasher or pull-out waste bin drawer (at bottom), LED lighting, a power supply socket, and even a shelf for displaying cookbooks or tablets within view.
Kitchoo kitchens also come in 500 different colorways, like this pine-y green.
Alternatively, the K9 kitchen is slightly taller (though still quite tiny).
K9
“It also optimizes usable surfaces while improving the comfort of your functional Kitchoo kitchen. The minimalist Kitchoo K9 has one of the smallest footprint in hide-away kitchens. No more extra doors, sliding doors, re-entry doors, and other bulky and cumbersome shutters to use.”
One hood opens to reveal the sink and tap, automatically lit by LED lighting.
In addition to the features of the K6 model, the K9 includes an extractor hood, microwave oven with grill, and extra storage up above the synthetic stone countertop.
Each Kitchoo kitchen comes “complete, fully equipped, and almost fully assembled” (and also comes with free technical assistance). The K6 begins at €4,800 and the K9 at €7,300; both are fully customizable as well, from colors to finishes and interior components.