Steal This Look: A Lisbon Kitchen That’s Entirely Fresh

Left to our own devices, we’d probably never think to put “structural wooden panels protected with green paint, slightly blue industrial flooring, painted steel sheets,” and a mix of red, green, and blue together in a kitchen. But that’s the genius of Portugal-based architect architect José Andrade Rocha. In this Lisbon project (featured by Fan a few weeks ago, here), this “universe of conventional materials” (José’s words) combine to create a fresh, open, and bright space. Want to replicate the look? Here’s where to source some lookalikes.

Above: The kitchen is located in a modernist new extension; wide doors connect seamlessly to a gravel courtyard. Above: The material mix. Above: The single-wall kitchen has space for a long dining table.

Materials

Above: The “structural wooden panels” that José used are painted green, but the grain still shows through. For something similar, try a green stain like Minwax’s Winter Moss Semi-Transparent Stain, or experiment with diluting regular green paint with water. Above: We’re fans of Marmoleum—the industry standard bearer of biodegradable, eco-friendly linoleum—for a smooth, color-saturated floor similar to the one seen here. Forbo’s Marmoleum in North Sea Blue is a similar hue. (You can read more about the subject in Remodeling 101: Affordable and Environmentally Friendly Linoleum.) Above: Metal fabricators can make custom stainless steel countertops to your size requirements. For an off-the-shelf version, Stainless Supply offers Standard Countertops with a 5-Inch Backsplash from $186.55. Photograph by Ty Cole from a kitchen by Murphy Burnham & Buttrick (as seen in Remodeling 101: Stainless Steel Countertops).

Furniture

Above: For a similar long table, try the Keaton Communal Dining Table in Sand on Oak; $4,599 from Pottery Barn. Above: The dining chairs are orange Mariolina Chairs, designed by Enzo Mari for Magis.

Lighting

Above: For a similar light to the one above the table, there’s the Sfera Pendant Lamp, $1,369 from Room & Board. Above: The light in the corner is the Parentesi Suspension Lamp by Flos; from $470.

Accessories

Above: A Walnut Cookbook Stand is $59.95 from Williams-Sonoma. Above: The Stainless Steel Oil Can is $42 from Boston General Store. (For more picks, see 10 Easy Pieces: Metal Olive Oil Cruets.) Above: The Stainless Steel Utensil Holder is $11 from Whisk. Above: Similar unfinished cabinet knobs can be found on the cheap at hardware stores. Shown is a Maple Ball Knob, $3.90 from Lee Valley Tools.