If you live in a small apartment, you know that space is key, especially in the kitchen. When every last inch counts, these five collapsible kitchen and cooking products become essential space-savers. More

One Kitchn reader wants to know: what is she supposed to cook while in the midst of a major kitchen renovation? She's about to lose her kitchen to a four-month overhaul, but she'll have a refrigerator, a microwave, outdoor grill, and possibly a toaster oven and induction cooktop. We have a few thoughts and suggestions, but we also want to hear from readers who've been in a similar situation. What did you do? More

Scott renovated his kitchen entirely on his own, figuring it out as he went along. You'd never guess it from spending time in this delightfully bright space, a classic with a modern twist. He's certainly made the most of this funky layout with the use of strategically placed pantries and a keen sense of organization. Scott is also one of the most inventive cake makers I've ever met. This man's got a gift and no friend's birthday is complete without one of his outrageous confections.

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Located in the neighborhood called The Plaza in Kansas City, Missouri, Monica's home has some Art Deco era design influences, including narrow hallways and round windows. Rather than fight the inherent structure, Monica heightened it by incorporating a little Hollywood glamour into her decorations, including in the design of the kitchen.

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As Apartment Therapy's 2012 Small, Cool winner and the man and mind behind the blog Manhattan Nest, Daniel Kanter has an amazing eye - and some serious DIY skills. The kitchen, which you see here in its Before state, was drab and lacking in storage space. A few IKEA hacks later, and you have THIS. (Oh, and did we mention Daniel is only 22 years old?!) More

We aren't big drinkers in my household, but it's nice to have a little something around for guests. Which means our liquor cabinet needs aren't much: No glass and mirrored giant in the corner of the living room. That's why I'm taken with these nifty DIY ideas. I'd love to create a small liquor cabinet (that doesn't necessarily look like one) with nothing but elbow grease and little to none of the green stuff. More

Blythe's charming bungalow-style West Hollywood home is a bit "Paris-apartment-meets-beach-house," as she describes it. The small and oddly shaped rooms can be a bit of a challenge, but they're full of Blythe's souvenirs and artwork picked up on her travels, while the kitchen—painted in the perfect shade of pale yellow—opens right out to the patio, which makes for very easy entertaining! More

How would you like to cook everyday in a kitchen with an uninhibited view of the greenery outside? This greenhouse-inspired kitchen features floor-to-ceiling window walls to allow for the maximum amount of natural light. Stunning! More

Luke Mortimer's little home just outside Castlemaine in Victoria, Australia, is a lovely country cottage, and his penchant for vintage, eclectic pieces means the home feels simultaneously modern and a bit rustic, which can be seen in the design of the kitchen.
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What immediately strikes you about this kitchen? Is it how small it is? Or how cool it looks outlined in a blue paint? If, as the saying goes, you gotta work with what God gave you, then you might as well do something fabulous with it.

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