Small Space Living

Earlier today I showed you these glam IKEA shelf brackets, which were spray-painted gold to make them look much more expensive than they actually were. That got me thinking about other IKEA hacks for the kitchen, and let me tell you now… there is no shortage of ways people have manipulated IKEA furniture to suit their needs. Here are 10 particularly awesome versions, from a DIY pot rack made from IKEA components to a motorized kitchen island. TOP ROW 1.

Small kitchen cooks unite! We know that many of you have small kitchens (many of the Kitchn writers and editors do, too!), so we often write about small kitchen concerns. There’s a lot of helpful information already in our archives, so I thought it was high time to round up 15 of our best posts on the subject, from the #1 multi-tasking tool you should have in your small kitchen to great ideas gleaned from the annual Small, Cool Kitchens Contest.

Who says bigger is better? Part of what we love about our weekly Kitchen Tour feature is that we get to see real cooks making real kitchens work. So today we salute the small rental kitchen with all its cramped quarters and quirks, and the owners who devise storage strategies and infuse joy into their space, whatever its handicap. When the love of cooking and eating is the thing, everything else is workable.

Shop dining sets, bar carts, stools, and more.

Plus, they're all small-space friendly.

Get organized in style.

It's the compact solution you've been looking for.

It creates counter space out of thin air.

The floors! The thrifted cabinets! The budget!

You've gotta check out the painted fridge.

The kitchen is the best part!

I must admit, a wee bit of envy welled up when I read Elizabeth’s post on moving venues for dessert. Ahh, how lovely it would be to meander from coffee table to dining table to living room in the course of a meal! Unfortunately, like many small space dwellers, my partner and I are restricted to a single venue: the coffee table.With a very small kitchen and no real dining area in our studio apartment, we eat all our meals at the coffee table, him sitting on the couch and me on the floor.

Glamorous kitchens are fun to look at and aspire to, but what about the little things everyone can do to make their kitchens prettier and more functional? That’s what one Kitchn reader wanted to know, so I’ve rounded up 15 cheap yet effective ways you can spruce up a small kitchen:1. essential storage products for small kitchens 2your pot lids3.4Store things in baskets5.on trays on the counter6.7.Hang mugs and teacups on hooks8.9.10111213.14long iron bar15.

Ah, that awkward space above the kitchen cabinets — you know the one. In the past we’ve discussed using baskets or a bit of eye-catching wallpaper to fill the void. Still uninspired? Here’s one more idea to add to the list: hang a shelf there! One of the biggest problems Danielle — who works as the senior director of communications at One Kings Lane — had with her small kitchen was (surprise, surprise) not enough storage.

The bar was actually designed by Wes Anderson!

This isn't your ordinary school bus.

We're big fans of tip number three!

Plus, pro advice for what to do instead.

Apparently the space was originally supposed to be a bedroom!

Number 4 is perfect for slim spaces.

Number 2 will help you create storage space out of thin air!

It transforms from a dining table (with storage!) to a writing desk to a slim console.

No small space is exactly the same, but over the years I have seen themes and patterns emerge.

No need to take up all of your counter space!

These spaces are as smart as they are stylish.

The hood over the stove is awesome.

You've gotta see the new kitchenette area!

Tiny doesn't have to mean cluttered!

It's a small space with a big impact!

Turn a bookcase into an island! Use wood crates as cabinets! And more!

Number 7 will wow you!

Including peel-and-stick floor tiles, an inexpensive spice rack shelf, under-cabinet lighting, and more!

Take notes — these organizing tips are worth saving!

Every kitchen needs the second thing on this list!

It's all so ... curvy!

It's cute, cozy, and offers storage space!

It now fits a family of five!

We totally want to eat at the dining table!

More storage!

Whether you happen have a galley kitchen, or you're just in the market for some good tips, we can help!

A real estate agent and a fellow renter share ideas for making galley kitchens feel bigger and a lot more organized.