In Rome, 02A crafts a sunny kitchen with a contrasting palette

For this early-20th-century home in the Pigneto district of Rome, local firm 02A conceived a tailor-made kitchen reflective of the owners’ joie de vivre. Occupying a space that was formerly the home’s entrance, the new kitchen manages to be both open and separate at the same time.

A geometric floor pattern, teal cabinets, and yellow cladding make up a small kitchen by 02A — A funky floor pattern enlivens the small space and adds depth (Paolo Fusco)

A yellow, triangular hood floats on the kitchen wall by 02A — The hood is turned into a playful triangular wall piece that floats in space (Paolo Fusco)

The sink and cooktop are tucked into a U-shaped niche that opens to a dining area containing the oven, refrigerator, and additional counterspace. “The clients envisioned a kitchen that would facilitate both cooking and socializing simultaneously,” said 02A co-owner Marco Rulli, who worked with manager Ilaria Caprioli on the project. “Our approach was to craft a kitchen that physically bridges the two functional zones.”

A yellow wall features metal shelving with a dish rack over the sink — The dish rack is integrated into the shelving over the sink (Paolo Fusco)

Custom cladding surrounds the refrigerator at an apartment by 02A — Custom cladding surrounds the refrigerator (Paolo Fusco)

02A’s functional interventions surprise and delight, including a free-floating, triangular yellow hood, a dish drying rack integrated into over-sink shelving, and gabled casework enclosing the refrigerator and shelving. The result is a space that feels playful and inviting—an homage to self-expression. “Our aim was to encapsulate the stories and aspirations of our clients, creating a repository of memories from past homes and a welcoming space where friends can gather,” said Rulli.

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