Name: Frank
Location: New York, NY
Size & Type: 48 square feet in a 1-bedroom rental
Favorite resource: Ikea is a great source for kitchen organization I especially like the stainless steel Grundtal line. ...
Inspiration: When I first took this rental, I was very frustrated by the lack of doors on the cabinets. But somewhere along the line I read that a good cook's kitchen is always beautiful because of all the wonderful tools. After that I displayed all my cookware with gusto...
MoreName: Carisa
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Size & Type: 65 square feet in a single-family home
Favorite resource: Small Space, Big Style on HGTV
Inspiration: I have been inspired by learning to use only what we truly need to cook creative, delectable meals...
MoreName: Phoebe
Location: Cambridge, MA
Size & Type: 63 square feet in a condo
Favorite resource: Local unfinished cabinetry via Home Depot. We couldn't believe how affordable solid wood cabinets became when we chose to go unfinished...
Inspiration: The crisp, efficient design of butler's pantries. We also wanted our kitchen to have a clean, organic feel...
MoreName: Sarah
Location: Washington, D.C.
Size & Type: 48.75 square feet in a rental studio
Favorite resource: Weekend markets. (Here in DC I love Eastern Market). Great for produce and other delicious treats, funky art and accessories (for not a lot of $$), and ideas!
Inspiration: My initial inspiration came from the black and white floor, the Perrier poster I found, and my aunt's pottery, as well as traveling...
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Name: Jessica
Location: New York, NY
Size & Type: 45 square feet (not including dining area) in a 1 bedroom 5th floor walkup
Favorite resource: The local thrift store, to get rid of kitchen miscellaneous stuff. To make everything fit easily, I got rid of most of our kitchen stuff. What we do have we use daily and for multiple purposes (eg. small French tumblers are used for both juice & wine). This give us more space overall and makes life simple.
Inspiration: Every kitchen needs to have one strong color!...
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We celebrate all things small and cool this month at AT - and over here at the Kitchen that means small food. The image above is from the Craftster forums, where a couple made a tiny edible fast food meal. We've done mini burgers too, as well as miniature ice cream sodas and tiny sandwich cookies.
What is it about mini food that's so irresistable? Watch for more mini food this month (tapas, anyone?) - and meanwhile check out these tiny omelettes and tiny pies...
Name: Heather & Johnny
Location: Chicago, IL
Size & Type: Rented loft with 58.75 square foot kitchen
Favorite resource: Ikea
Inspiration: The small space itself was an inspiring challenge. We had to make a small space work for two who cook often, sometimes together, and, sometimes very elaborate meals. (Continues below jump...)
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How to Make Fresh Pasta Dough in the Food Processor
How to Cook Rice on the Stove
Good Food to Share 
The Big Book of Small, Cool Spaces 
Apartment Therapy Presents 
The Eight-Step Home Cure 
Floral Drink Dispen...
Small Cool Lessons: Discovering Small Space Design Ideas That Really Work
Beatriz's Fun & Functional Workspace
