Soft,minimal Kitchen in Japan | My small space Transformation

Soft Kitchen Transformation | Calm, Cozy Space in Japan

Welcome to my kitchen reveal! After moving into this space, I wanted to create a soft, minimal kitchen that felt calm, functional, and beautiful—something that reflected how I want to feel at home. From warm wood tones to white finishes and subtle Japanese design elements, this transformation was such a joy to put together.

In this video, I’m sharing the process of unboxing, building furniture, and styling the space into something that feels truly mine. I hope it inspires you, whether you’re in a small apartment, living abroad, or just love a cozy aesthetic. 🤎

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🪑 Furniture + Decor in My Kitchen
▸ Chairs: OSTANO Chairs – https://www.ikea.com/jp/ja/p/ostano-c...
▸ Dining Table: VIHALS Table – https://www.ikea.com/jp/ja/p/vihals-t...
▸ Shelf: LEBERG Shelf Unit – https://www.ikea.com/jp/ja/p/laeberg-...
(Please check your local IKEA website if you’re outside Japan!)




🎥 About Me
I’m Upendo, a Black woman living in Japan, creating soft and cozy content about home, lifestyle, and introspective living. Thank you for being here 💛



📱 Let’s Stay Connected
▸ Instagram: @upendo_nice
▸ TikTok: @opendonice



📌 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe if this video brought you peace. I’d love to have you here.
Time stamps

0:00 – IKEA Delivery Arrives
0:14 – Kitchen Before Setup
0:37 – Cleaning the Floor
0:48 – Rolling Out the Carpet
1:17 – Talking About IKEA Items & Kitchen Setup
1:31 – Assembling the Chairs
2:00 – Building the Shelf
2:38 – Lunch & Interior Design Story
5:00 – Building the Table
5:21 – Staging: Adding Chairs, Shelf Items, Candle & Diffuser
6:15 – Kitchen Reveal

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