There is not an inch of wasted space in François and Raphaëlle's compact Paris kitchen, which they designed as tightly as a ship to be a clutter-free, highly functional space, with cozy touches like vintage lamps and inexpensive framed reproduction artwork...
Kitchen Spotlight: Waste Not, Want Not
Paris
They didn't spend a lot of money or sacrifice on necessities, instead utilizing every inch of space, with vertical cabinets going up to the ceiling and room for a stacking washer and dryer.
The advantage to having a small space is that everything is just within reach.
Artwork and soft lighting augment the overhead lighting and natural light from the window, to give the room a homey glow.
They're even installed a narrow counter with stools for quick breakfasts and coffee breaks.
For the full house tour, go here.
Kristin Hohenadel blogging from rue Vieille du Temple, Paris, France. She can be reached at kristin @ apartmenttherapy . com
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Very cute space, although as far as function goes I don't think that would be even close to enough counter space for me to prepare anything. With that in mind, the sink looks disproportionately big - a treat indeed, but maybe more prep area would have been a wiser choice.
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I love that sink area - so bright and cheery.
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Cute! I love the sink area as well.
About prep room - the bar could always double as extra counter space.
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...does that stove have a lid? it looks like the backsplash folds down over it increasing counterspace.
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My kitchen is smaller than that, with less counter space. It's about that size, but without the extra bar. I do just fine for prep space. And honestly, if I had the option to get a bigger sink than I have as a trade off for some of the counter space, I'd do it. I've got this tiny one bowl sink, would love to have a two bowl. Unfortunately, to that, I'd have to give up the dishwasher and that's a non-negotiable.
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I love this, love seeing well designed tiny kitchens. It looks about the size of my own kitchen, which had almost no counter space when I moved in. Someday I'd like to replace my ageing laminate counters with wood, and get a two-bowl sink (my cabinets are a weird size that is too small for a double sink) I put in a very small chest freezer, and swapped the giant fridge for a little 4.5cuft Energy star fridge that was the same height, and can use the fridge and freezer tops as additional counter space. When we have a party, I cover them with a big tablecloth and use them as a buffet.
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DahliaCactus,
Yes, many European stoves have lids (including mine!). Very handy.
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