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

by Published: April 29, 2025

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.

the kitchen is located in a modernist new extension; wide doors connect seamles 17
Above: The kitchen is located in a modernist new extension; wide doors connect seamlessly to a gravel courtyard.
the material mix. 18
Above: The material mix.
the single wall kitchen has space for a long dining table. 19
Above: The single-wall kitchen has space for a long dining table.

Materials

the &#8\2\20;structural wooden panels&#8\2\2\1; that josé used are 20
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.
we&#8\2\17;re fans of marmoleum—the industry standard bearer of biod 21
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.)
metal fabricators can make custom stainless steel countertops to your size requ 22
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

for a similar long table, try the keaton communal dining table in sand on oak;  23
Above: For a similar long table, try the Keaton Communal Dining Table in Sand on Oak; $4,599 from Pottery Barn.
the dining chairs are orange mariolina chairs, designed by enzo mari for m 24
Above: The dining chairs are orange Mariolina Chairs, designed by Enzo Mari for Magis.

Lighting

for a similar light to the one above the table, there&#8\2\17;s the sfera p 25
Above: For a similar light to the one above the table, there’s the Sfera Pendant Lamp, $1,369 from Room & Board.
the light in the corner is the parentesi suspension lamp by flos; from \$470. 26
Above: The light in the corner is the Parentesi Suspension Lamp by Flos; from $470.

Accessories

a walnut cookbook stand is \$59.95 from williams sonoma. 27
Above: A Walnut Cookbook Stand is $59.95 from Williams-Sonoma.
the stainless steel oil can is \$4\2 from boston general store. (for more picks 28
Above: The Stainless Steel Oil Can is $42 from Boston General Store. (For more picks, see 10 Easy Pieces: Metal Olive Oil Cruets.)
the stainless steel utensil holder is \$\1\1 from whisk. 29
Above: The Stainless Steel Utensil Holder is $11 from Whisk.
similar unfinished cabinet knobs can be found on the cheap at hardware stores.  30
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.
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