On the coast of Lithuania, nestled between forest, dunes, and sea, a vacation apartment in Nida has been redesigned with an unusual goal: to make the indoors feel as honest and calming as the view outside. Austrian furniture manufacturer TEAM 7, known for its focus on natural wood and sustainable design, was asked to bring this idea to life — with a kitchen that would feel more like handcrafted architecture than cabinetry.
The result is a made-to-order interior using “Venetian Oak” — a wood sourced from aged oak poles once submerged in the waters around Venice. Marked by tides, mussels, and decades of natural aging, the material carries a visible story. While this type of wood isn’t part of TEAM 7’s standard kitchen line, the company created a one-of-a-kind design for the Nida space, working closely with interior architect Alvydas Šeibokas.
Warm oak tones connect cooking and social space. Photo credit: TEAM 7
A kitchen shaped by light and purpose
The kitchen isn’t treated as a standalone area, but as a core part of the open-plan layout. The island acts as a natural divider — it houses the cooktop, offers prep space, and doubles as a bar counter. A neutral-toned worktop contrasts softly with the wood grain, adding texture without dominating the look.
Solid wood and clean lines ground the space. Photo credit: TEAM 7
Kitchenfinder Insight
Not every kitchen needs to be made for showing off. Some are made for living in — for quiet routines, shared meals, and calm mornings. The Nida kitchen is designed less for attention and more for atmosphere. Its material honesty, lack of hardware, and consistent grain direction allow it to recede into the background — while still offering everything needed for everyday use.
Designed to flow beyond the kitchen
Venetian oak isn’t just used in the kitchen. Walls, sliding doors, and even built-in shelving carry the same surface finish, giving the entire apartment a quiet visual continuity. The surrounding palette — white walls, beige tones, mustard and brick-colored textiles — makes the wood stand out without overpowering the room.
Matching wall panels extend the material story. Photo credit: TEAM 7
Kitchenfinder Thoughts
This kitchen might not be for everyone. It’s not flashy. It doesn’t follow fast-moving design trends. But it tells a clear story — about material, history, and how we choose to live with space. For anyone looking for a kitchen that does more than cook — that calms, that connects, that slows the pace — this is worth exploring.
Nature enters through the light courtyard at the center. Photo credit: TEAM 7
From the island to the shelving, everything flows. Photo credit: TEAM 7