Publication Date: 2015-03-31
A well-designed kitchen has minimal clutter and maximum efficiency. Whether you're redecorating or totally remodeling, here are the best ideas for small spaces.
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1) Add Mirrors. Antiqued mirrored glass on cabinet doors enlarges the small kitchen in a Brooklyn townhouse decorated by Jonathan Berger. Granite countertops and backsplash in Imperial White are from E. Stone.
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2) Think Upward. In Summer Thornton ‘s Chicago, Illinois, kitchen, she set a sophisticated tone with black and white. To save room in the 105-square-foot space, the designer installed ceiling-high cabinets with high-gloss paint. “Everyone tried to talk me out of it, which is probably why I pushed so hard for those cabinets," she says. "I had to make them totally custom, but that worked out well because then I could take them all the way up to the ceiling, which is nine-and-a-half feet. I never understood why everyone doesn’t do that.”
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3) Contain Kitchen Clutter with Trays. “Baskets and trays are very homey and useful, not just for carrying things but also to organize
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4) Smart Cabinets. In Stephanie Stokes’s 48-square-foot kitchen in New York City, the “pantry” for dry goods consists of two cabinets that slide out over the countertop. Bins for trash and recyclables similarly pull out beside the sink.
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5) Tucked Away Seating. A trio of backless stools can be slipped under the counter to save space, as in this tight Alabama kitchen, designed by Susan Ferrier. Their cream color blends in with the island, unifying the room. “You don’t want the eye to stutter in a small space,” she says.
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6) Try Open Shelving. Open shelving and no upper cabinets help this Hamptons cottage kitchen, designed by Leslie Klotz, look larger than it is. Viking range and hood.
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Text by Sarah Yang
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