Designed by Shape London, the “Lunar Kitchen” is situated in a 2,050-square-foot duplex apartment within a listed Victorian house in London’s Little Venice district. As with many London properties, maximizing space was a major consideration. “We wanted to utilize every inch of it,” says Rob Streather, managing director of Shape London. Knitting an oak stair into the kitchen transformed the tight double-height space into a centerpiece for the property, creating a light-filled and contemporary cooking and entertaining spot for a family of three.

The star of the Lunar Kitchen is a double-height oak staircase that conceals a huge amount of storage, creates a connection between floors, and maximizes the space. Photo © Adam Scott Images, click to enlarge.