Summary

Style: Contemporary Kitchens
Designer(s): Laurie Bonin-Gohier

The Nordic Japandi Kitchen

Contemporary Kitchen

In the charming town of Lorraine, located on the outskirts of the Montreal metropolitan area, peaceful streets weave through spacious homes. Nestled in the heart of a quiet residential neighbourhood shaded by century-old trees, this home blends harmoniously into its natural surroundings. As the summer day fades, soft light lingers, creating an idyllic setting for this simple and elegant home. Behind its facade hides a completely redesigned kitchen, custom-designed by Ateliers Jacob to suit the owners’ lifestyle.

At first glance, it’s the light that impresses. It floods in, streaming through the large windows, gliding across the mineral surfaces, catching the wood grain. The kitchen doesn’t just exist indoors: it responds to its surroundings—the trees outside, the hushed silence of the neighbourhood, the slow pace of daily life.

Designed with precision and sensitivity, this kitchen is both a workspace and a gathering place. It embodies a vision of luxury defined not by excess, but by comfort, clarity, and precision. At Ateliers Jacob, each project is a dialogue between materials, light, and the lifestyle of those who inhabit the space. In this case, the result is a kitchen that feels soft, fluid, and timeless. It becomes a focal point where simple gestures of everyday life take shape.

Cuisine minimaliste avec électroménagers encastrés, îlot central et grande fenêtre offrant une vue sur la cour.

A vibrant space, reflecting everyday life

As soon as you enter the kitchen, your gaze is immediately drawn to the large windows that define the space. The kitchen opens wide onto the backyard, inviting in a soft, enveloping light. In the early morning, it caresses the stained ash surfaces. By evening, it dances with the shadows, highlighting the clean lines of the cabinets.

Détail d’un îlot en bois avec comptoir pâle et tabourets en cuir gris et noyer, baigné de lumière naturelle.

Aesthetics imbued with Japanese and Scandinavian influences

In this kitchen designed by Ateliers Jacob, simplicity isn’t an absence, but a deliberate intention. Inspired by Japanese and Scandinavian design, the aesthetic favours calm lines, raw materials, and a sense of balance. Natural wood, matte finishes, and a soft palette create a welcoming atmosphere, where each element has its place.

The use of dark ash from the Ateliers Jacob collection for the wall cabinets evokes Japanese design principles, infusing the room with organic depth. This aesthetic choice harmonizes beautifully with carefully integrated appliances.

Here, everything is designed to last. A minimalist, cozy kitchen, where the choice of materials and quality details reflect aa commitment to timeless design rooted in purpose and place.

Détail d’un comptoir pâle avec vaisselle en céramique et plateau de service en bois, dans une cuisine épurée.

Minimalism and Thoughtful Materials

The Dekton work surfaces, with their matte finish and mineral sheen, delicately capture the natural light. Each architectural element seems designed to highlight this special connection to the outdoors, making the kitchen a space that naturally extends towards the garden.

In this kitchen by Ateliers Jacob, simplicity never equates to plainness. It’s expressed through the mindful selection of materials, a deep understanding of everyday use, and a constant pursuit of understated elegance. Every surface, every volume, every finish is the result of a delicate balance between technology and craftsmanship.

emme en pleine cuisson sur une cuisinière à gaz, dans une cuisine moderne avec armoires en bois et grandes fenêtres.

The cabinets, carefully crafted by the Ateliers Jacob expert craftsmen team, combine dyed ash with PET—a high-performance polymer, in this case crafted in a matte finish, that is soft to the touch and surprisingly durable. Manufactured using nanoscale technology, PET is known for its ability to repel fingerprints, making it perfect for high-traffic areas such as the kitchen. Its smooth, uniform appearance reflects light without glare, preserving its brilliance over time. This interplay of materials perfectly reflects Ateliers Jacob’s approach: combining durability, innovation, and beauty in a single, cohesive design.

This harmony is further enriched by a Dekton countertop, a robust mineral material that is heat-resistant. The result is a composition designed to stand the test of time. Each element is carefully placed, ensuring a seamless visual transition and optimal practicality. A kitchen that feels subtle yet essential, offering daily support with delicacy and attention to detail.