Small Space Living
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A Good Budget Product for Small Kitchens: The Tub Dish Rack from Umbra
For an affordable, good-looking dish rack that’ll fit in most small kitchens, you can’t do much better than Umbra’s Tub Dish Rack. Considering its small footprint, it holds quite a lot of dishes and it has a slightly angled base and spout to drain water right back into the sink! Made of BPA-free polypropylene, the Tub Dish Rack comes in white, red, avocado, and smoke.
May 2, 2019
IKEA’s New OLOFSTORP Storage Island: With an Extendable Top!
Small kitchen cooks, rejoice! IKEA’s newest storage island is designed with you in mind. Adjustable shelves? Check. A cabinet with door and a roomy drawer? Check. A top that extends out on either side to double its size? Oh yes. And hurray for the chic gray and black color combo instead of the standard birch.
May 2, 2019
The All-In-One Kitchen Tool Set: 8 Practical Tools In One Tiny Package!
This all-in-one kitchen tool set, part of the MoMA Store’s new Spring 2014 collection, is tailor-made for the cook without a lot of storage space to spare. It’s hard to believe, but stacked within this minimal bottle design you’ll find eight common kitchen tools! The set includes a funnel, citrus juicer, spice grater, egg masher, cheese grater, lid opener (for loosening stubborn jar tops), egg separator, and a 1 1/4 measuring cup. The set measures 12h x 3.
May 2, 2019
The One Simple Fix that Transformed My Kitchen
You know that little kitchen project you’ve been meaning to cross off your list for ages? For me, it’s been re-covering a tiny, weird table in my kitchen, and I’ve been meaning to do it for oh, two years. This week, I finally tackled this one and the effect is dramatic. With its burst of springtime color, I’m over the moon for this very simple update.
May 2, 2019
5 Meals You Can Cook in a Small Kitchen Without Too Much Gear
We recently received a request from a reader working in a temporary rental kitchen, who realized that recipes that had a lot of “parts,” like lasagna, weren’t easily doable in her new, tiny space. Frankly, I couldn’t agree more! It’s really hard to make a multi-step recipe on a little patch of countertop. But it’s not impossible to adapt your cooking methods and become a more efficient, small space pro.
May 2, 2019
An Affordable Kitchen Cart (And It Isn’t From IKEA)
A rolling, multipurpose kitchen cart is practically essential for any small kitchen in need of a little extra prep and storage space. IKEA has long ruled the roost with its line of affordable, space-friendly kitchen islands and carts, but there’s a new contender vying for our affection: the Mise en Place kitchen cart from CB2.
May 1, 2019
When You Need a Tiny Dish Rack for a Tiny Kitchen
Looking for the perfect small dish rack for your small kitchen? If you only have a little bit of countertop space next to your sink for a dish rack, and you need something compact yet sturdy that won’t break under the weight of a few dozen dishes, then we’ve found just the thing. Our pick? The Mini Wire Frame Dish Rack from simplehuman ($25). This long, narrow dish drainer is only 9.6″ wide, yet it can fit full-size dinner plates and hold a ton if you stack it just right.
May 1, 2019
How I Hosted Thanksgiving in My 195-Square-Foot Apartment
I took just a couple photos the first time I hosted Thanksgiving dinner in my tiny studio apartment, and you can see everything in one shot: the dinner table, the front door, my bed, three walls, my toaster oven (my only oven), my hot plate, and all eight of my guests, smiling and well-fed and a little inebriated.
May 1, 2019
These Are the Most Stylish Kitchen Organizers We’ve Ever Seen
YAMAZAKI Home has the most stylish kitchen organizers we've seen — and they're all available on Amazon.
May 1, 2019
10 Small Appliances That’ll Actually Fit in Your Tiny Rental Kitchen
If you have a small kitchen and love to cook, it can be kind of a bummer. (Maybe we’re projecting — although we’re speaking from experience here!) You just want all the gadgets and have no where to put them! Sorry, a seven-quart slow cooker shouldn’t really be stored in the bathtub when not in use. The good news is that there are some small appliances with smaller-than-usual footprints that are sure to fit in your space.
May 1, 2019
See KitchenAid’s New Mixer Colors (Plus One More Surprise!)
As if picking a KitchenAid stand mixer color isn't hard enough (there are more than 86 to choose from!), the company has just announced four new options.
May 1, 2019
12 of the Most Brilliant Storage Ideas for Small Kitchens
In a teeny-tiny kitchen, you’ve got to be smart when it comes to storage in order to find room for all of the tools you need to make dinner. Fortunately, there are people out there coming up with hacks and solutions to help us out. Here are a few brilliant storage ideas for small kitchen that you might not have seen before. Think beyond shelves when it comes to wall storage.
May 1, 2019
The Single Best Thing You Can Do for Your Small Kitchen
Have you heard of a one-butt kitchen? That’s what my mom calls teeny-tiny kitchens, because there’s only enough room for one person to maneuver in there at a time. I’ve had my share of small kitchens, and there’s one thing I’ve learned to do over the years to keep them under control: edit. If you don’t have room for more than one tushie, you certainly don’t have room for stuff you no longer use!
May 1, 2019
7 Storage Lessons to Steal from This Stylish Airstream Kitchen
Some people can live together in just 200 square feet of space. And they can do it beautifully, too. Just look at this Airstream trailer, which is home to Natasha Lawyer and Brett Bashaw. Nicknamed the Tin Can Homestead, it’s a marvel of smart, stylish storage. Here are seven smart storage ideas you should steal from their functional-yet-small kitchen and implement in your own tiny space.
May 1, 2019
8 Things Smart, Friendly Cooks Do in Small Kitchens
Want to be a good friend and have someone over for dinner — but dread trying to cook for more than you and your cat in a tiny kitchen? Don’t be scared! Teeny-tiny kitchens are cozy, friendly, and can do anything a larger kitchen can do! Just in case you need a little refresher, though, here are a few ways smart cooks handle cooking for more than one or two in a really small space. Counter cleanliness is key right now.
May 1, 2019
3 Smart Storage Ideas to Steal from a Cross-Country Camper
I’ve lived in some small New York City apartments, but Jordan and Brittany Griggs have me beat with their 276-square-foot camper. To make their tiny home comfortable, they renovated it completely to create separate areas for work and play and just enough storage for the surprisingly few things they really need. The kitchen boasts a sharp interplay of open and closed storage to make it totally functional — and cute!
May 1, 2019
10 Teeny-Tiny Dining Tables for Equally Tiny Kitchens
Just because you have a tiny cook space, doesn’t mean you have to say goodbye to your dreams of having an eat-in kitchen. There are quite a few stylish, inexpensive tables (bistro or otherwise!) that will fit in super-small kitchens. You might have to get a little cozy, but hey, that’s why you wanted a little breakfast table in the first place, right?
May 1, 2019
5 Things That Make a Small Kitchen Look Bigger
Whether you live in a small apartment, an older (pre-island fetish) home, or just an average house, you probably wish your kitchen was a little bit bigger. Or at least wish it looked bigger, right? We can’t help you increase the square footage, but we can help with the second part of that. Here are five things that’ll make your kitchen seem bigger than it really is. Take the cafe curtain off the window, add under-cabinet lighting, and paint those oak cabinets glossy white!
May 1, 2019
5 Smart Ways to Fit a Kitchen Island in a Small Space
Craving more storage and countertop space? Don't let your small kitchen hold you back. Here are five of our favorite ways to fit an island in a little space.
May 1, 2019
How a Costco, BJ’s, or Sam’s Club Membership Can Work for Single People
Same goes for BJ's and Sam's Club.
May 1, 2019
5 Lessons to Steal from This Kitchen If You Have Limited Counter Space
When you have minimal counter space to prep, work, and cook on, every square inch is precious. Take it from a New Yorker who once prepped a Thanksgiving turkey on the kitchen floor, while chopping mirepoix in the sink and stacking hot bakeware, mixing bowls, and several pounds of potatoes on one square foot of Formica. While this 930-square-foot Austin home has a decent amount of counter space, creative uses of vertical and horizontal space in the kitchen maximize the cooking surfaces available.
May 1, 2019
The Best $150 I Ever Spent on My Teeny-Tiny Kitchen
When I started my hunt for the perfect tiny New York apartment, I knew that it would probably come with a tiny kitchen, too. I got lucky: My kitchen actually has a full-sized fridge, and it even has an oven. (Yes, there are people in New York who are paying lots and lots of money to rent apartments with no oven.) And while my kitchen is small — it only has two-and-a-half feet of counter space — I saw others that were even smaller.
May 1, 2019
The Best Things We Saw at the 2018 Home + Housewares Show
As you may have read in some previous posts, I spent the last few days at the International Home + Housewares Show in Chicago. It’s a big trade show, during which big and small companies show off their latest and greatest in cookware, small appliances, kitchen gadgets, and all other things in the name of cooking and eating. I saw tons of cool stuff (including the newest KitchenAid stand mixer colors). In fact, some of it was so cool, I just had to tell you about it now.
May 1, 2019
A Tiny Galley Kitchen Gets Brightened Up — And a Ton More Storage
The “before” kitchen in this Upper West Side two-bedroom wasn’t in terrible condition, but it was plagued by a few issues common to small kitchens: teeny-tiny appliances, and a serious lack of cabinet and counter space. The dark finishes and awkward, chopped-up blocks of cabinets made the small space seem even smaller. The owners, a newly married couple, envisioned a lighter, more streamlined kitchen that would bring a fresh new look to the public spaces of their apartment.
May 1, 2019
The Slightly Splurgy Target Find That Solved My Kitchen Storage Woes
As a renter of a small apartment, kitchen storage is one of the most frustrating things to overcome. Sure, you can add organizers to your drawers and cabinets, but there isn’t much you can do to add significant square footage. Or, at least that’s what I thought until I found my small rental kitchen secret weapon: the wire shelving storage unit.
May 1, 2019
7 Things That Made My New Rental Kitchen Feel So Much Bigger
Who knew that wooden crates and folding tables would be so handy?
May 1, 2019
7 Dorm Essentials You Can Use in Your Teeny Tiny Kitchen
In a perfect world, you’d have a massive kitchen, complete with multiple ovens, a spacious island, and enough cabinet space for every cooking gadget you can imagine. In reality? Your kitchen is the size of a coat closet. I should know: My kitchen is so small, I only have room for a mini-fridge. We’re not going to sugarcoat it for you: Cooking in a small kitchen is difficult.
May 1, 2019
The Best Type of Coffee Table for Small Spaces
Coffee tables are bulky objects that take up precious space. That's why you want to choose on that's best for your room.
May 1, 2019
9 Brilliant (Decorating and Storage!) Lessons to Learn from These Tiny House Kitchens
Few homes are as impressive as tiny houses in terms of use of space. Necessity is the mother of invention, after all. Even if you aren’t living in super tight quarters, there are plenty of notes you can take from the creative storage solutions often found in these compact spaces, particularly in the kitchen. Here, we scoured the littlest abodes and found nine really good, smart lessons, which you can steal for your own dwelling to maximize your square footage and style.
May 1, 2019
15 Organizers That’ll Make a Small Kitchen So Much Better
I once heard Food Network star Anne Burrell say something about small kitchens that really stuck with me. She was talking about how lots of people use their small kitchens as an excuse not to cook — or not to cook well, even. She then followed that up with the fact that some of the best, award-winning restaurants have teeny-tiny kitchens. She’s got a point: It’s not the space you have, but rather how you use it.
May 1, 2019
8 Smart Storage Solutions for Really Narrow Spaces
Here's how to take advantage of even just a few inches!
May 1, 2019
The IKEA Buys That Tiny House Dwellers Swear by, Starting at $2
The idea of living in a tiny home is simple — you own, need, and use less stuff. But tiny home dwellers still do need some items in their home to, you know, live. The challenge is, these necessary items need to not take up more room than they’re worth. When a tiny home owner does find one of these magic items, it can be a life-changing experience. And, just like you, tiny home owners often turn to IKEA for these small-space savers.
Apr 30, 2019
10 Brilliant Ways to Make Your Tiny Kitchen Look and Feel Much Bigger
Feeling confined by the limits of your tiny kitchen? Well, we’re here to tell you that the limits do not exist! All you have to do to improve your tiny kitchen? Master the art of optical illusion! It’s actually pretty easy. Here are a few ways to maximize your space and make your kitchen feel a million times larger than it actually is — try them on for size. If you absolutely need to put more stuff in your tiny space, consider going the acrylic route.
Apr 30, 2019
An IKEA Hack for Creating a Breakfast Nook, Even in the Smallest of Spaces
If you’re a renter, it’s easy to come to the conclusion that you get what you get and you don’t get upset — meaning, there’s not much you can do to customize or amend the design of your unit. Well, if you’re Heather Knight-Willcock, you get creative and hack your way to a “built-in” dining nook.
Apr 30, 2019
This House Is Only 200 Square Feet. Here’s What the Kitchen Looks Like.
America’s fascination with unconventional living arrangements (ahem, tiny homes) is showing no signs of slowing down. It used to be that the only time I ever came across a tiny home was while watching HGTV, but nowadays you can press a few buttons and buy your very own on Amazon. It’s wild. Perhaps the reason we can’t get enough of tiny homes is because everyone has the same single question on their minds about them: How do people store all their stuff?
Apr 30, 2019
This Remodeled RV Kitchen Is Cuter than Most Normal-Sized Kitchens
Forgoing conventional living arrangements in favor of life on the road in an RV requires a hefty dose of romanticism, and it takes a special sort of someone to really do it right. In this particular case, the special someone(s) are Elyse DeLisle and Amanda Goelz, a creative couple who just last year decided to scrap plans to close on a condo in Florida and instead travel the country in a renovated 1986 Fleetwood Avion that they found on Craigslist.
Apr 30, 2019
This Is the Best Tiny Kitchen We’ve Seen in Years
Illustrator, designer, and creative director Sara Blake is all about the custom touch. “If you are going to be in a space long enough, even if you are a renter, I’ve gotten a lot of value out of custom-built furniture to fit and function the way I need,” Sara says in her House Tour from Apartment Therapy.
Apr 30, 2019
6 Problem-Solving Target Buys Tiny House Dwellers Swear By
If you live in a tiny home, you’re faced with living a full life with less space — and less stuff. This makes going to Target a difficult task for tiny homeowners, because, well, they’re just as tempted by all the cute, quirky, and cool things in the aisles as you are (the Target effect is real, y’all!) But it also means that these residents are experts at cutting through the clutter to find the best problem-solving products while shopping.
Apr 30, 2019
Everyone Needs to Stop Ragging on the Galley Kitchen
I have watched a lot of HGTV. From House Hunters to Fixer Upper, I’ve listened to way too many soon-to-be homeowners describe their dream properties. Everyone wants character and charm, updated bathrooms, hardwood floors, and an open kitchen. I’m with them until this last item — I’m 100 percent Team Galley Kitchen.
Apr 30, 2019
This Rental Kitchen DIY Is the Best Thing on the Internet
There are only so many changes you can make to a kitchen you do not own. Jess Bunge, Senior Market Editor for Emily Henderson, faced many of the classic challenges of a rental — dated floors, lackluster countertops, an oddly shaped floor plan — but brilliantly worked around them to make the space one to sigh over. The real star of this new kitchen is the countertop cover. With help from her dad, Jess cleverly cut plywood to fit over the gray granite, and built a matching backsplash.
Apr 30, 2019
The 5 Amazon Small-Space Buys That Make My Apartment Livable (and Lovable)
While there are a lot of challenges that come with small apartment living, there are also a whole lot of opportunities to get creative and be mindful about what exactly fills your (limited) space. We’ve covered countless tips and DIY projects to make the most of small spaces (it’s kind of our thing), and everyone has their own opinion on the must-haves of apartment living, from smart storage solutions to DIY hacks.
Apr 30, 2019
Small-Space Storage Tips from People Who Live in Tiny Homes
In any home, large or small, storage issues tend to be among the top gripes. There’s a good chance that your basement — if you even have a basement — is filled with needless items that you’ve collected over the years. You’ve probably lived through the experience of donating several small appliances, so you can, um … make room for new small appliances. And let’s not even discuss the clutter in that kitchen drawer.
Jun 14, 2018
5 Big Organizing Lessons We Learned from This 160-Square-Foot Tiny House
Our friends over at Apartment Therapy ran this adorable House Tour, which they called “the most livable tiny house” they’ve ever seen. They weren’t exaggerating. The whole space is only 160 square feet, and yet it actually seems like something we might all be able to live in (not together, obviously). It feels so possible because the place is very thoughtfully laid out and organized — especially the kitchen.
May 16, 2018
This DIY Kitchen Renovation Will Inspire You to Learn How to Be More Handy
There’s nothing wrong with a bold color in the kitchen — if it’s executed well. Sadly that was not the case for Shannon’s sporadically navy blue kitchen. She made some small updates to the space when she first moved in, and after living with the kitchen for a few years, she decided it was time to give the space the true makeover it deserved. From Shannon: When we first bought the house six years ago, the kitchen walls and cabinet panels were painted a dark navy color.
May 2, 2018
Before & After: This Dark Galley Kitchen Got a Gorgeous Makeover
Erika‘s kitchen used to be dark, drab, and crowded. Even though she couldn’t make any major changes to the layout, she was able to give the kitchen a bright and stylish new look that created the sense of oodles more space. Keep reading to see how. From Erika: The original kitchen of our 1950s split-level house in the Oakland Hills was remodeled by the previous owner to simply sell the house.
Apr 4, 2018
This Tiny Kitchen Has a Big Lesson All of Us Should Learn
When it comes to small spaces, the natural reaction is to pare stuff down as much as possible. There’s no room for duplicates, broken gadgets, or anything that isn’t absolutely necessary. And while that’s certainly the right impulse, less is not always more. Just look at this kitchen, which belongs to Stella Blackmon, an editor over at Cup of Jo.
Mar 15, 2018
8 Ways to Create Storage in a Small Kitchen You Own
Break out the toolbox! The great thing about owning your place is that you can put holes in the walls, reconfigure the cabinets, and totally customize every square inch to your needs — even if you don’t actually have a lot of space to work with or a giant renovation budget. Here are a few fun ways to create storage in a small kitchen you own. Often in older homes (read: ones without apron-front sinks) there’s a panel in front of the sink that’s purely decorative.
Oct 24, 2017
7 Brilliant Kitchen Storage Ideas to Steal from Real-Life Tiny Houses
While most of us probably couldn't stand the idea of living in a tiny house, we can all stand to take some ideas from these minuscule dwellings.
Oct 19, 2017
10 of the Smartest Small Kitchens We’ve Ever Seen
When you have a snug space, you have to make every inch count with some smart layout tricks and storage solutions. Do that, and all of a sudden your 40-square-foot kitchen goes from meh to yay. Still need a bit of info? You’re in luck — we’ve got 10 amazing spaces to inspire you. Just because your cook space is the size of a postage stamp doesn’t mean that you have to kiss your dreams of having an eat-in kitchen goodbye.
Oct 1, 2017
The One Time Open Shelving Is a Terrible Idea
Do I like the look of open shelving? Check. Am I organized enough to rock it? Check. Do I think it adds an extra layer of design and personalization to any kitchen? Check. Would I recommend it to my own design clients? Check, check, check. Will I be ditching my cabinets for a fresh new open shelving look? Negative.
Sep 12, 2017
The One Time Open Shelving Is a Terrible Idea
Do I like the look of open shelving? Check. Am I organized enough to rock it? Check. Do I think it adds an extra layer of design and personalization to any kitchen? Check. Would I recommend it to my own design clients? Check, check, check. Will I be ditching my cabinets for a fresh new open shelving look? Negative.
Sep 12, 2017
12 of the Most Brilliant Storage Ideas for Small Kitchens
In a teeny-tiny kitchen, you’ve got to be smart when it comes to storage in order to find room for all of the tools you need to make dinner. Fortunately, there are people out there coming up with hacks and solutions to help us out. Here are a few brilliant storage ideas for small kitchen that you might not have seen before. Think beyond shelves when it comes to wall storage.
Sep 4, 2017
10 Tips for Hosting Thanksgiving in a Tiny Apartment on a Tiny Budget
Almost every year since I moved out of my mother’s house, we plan the holidays through a family texting thread that dings and buzzes all day long. “Who’s hosting this year? You?” “Who’s in charge of the pies?” “Where’s the best place to buy a turkey? Should I get it now?” I am one of five children, and between us, there are six grandchildren, all under the age of 10. What’s more, we all live in apartments, rather than houses.
Nov 1, 2016
The IKEA RÅSKOG Cart as Breakfast Station
“But this is my favorite cup,” says everyone, everywhere. Why we latch on to certain dishware is not for me to answer, but ask me where to store it, and I will gladly tell you: in the IKEA RÅSKOG cart, of course! But this small-space saver isn’t just good for storing that coffee cup or three that you really (really) need; it’s also the secret to making your mornings that much easier, by keeping all your breakfast essentials in one place.
Oct 6, 2016
5 Tips for Throwing a Dinner Party When You Don’t Have a Table
You did it! You’ve officially moved in. And after spending countless hours carefully navigating furniture and lugging boxes into your new pad, it’s time to celebrate. But while planning a housewarming party to show off your cozy new nook, you may run into a bit of a dilemma: How are you supposed to throw the shindig of the century when you don’t have a table? This dilemma hits close to home.
Sep 19, 2016
5 Ways a Mini Chopper Can Be Better than a Food Processor
Until last year, when I finally got a full-sized food processor, I relied on my small yet sturdy mini chopper. For years it ranked as my most-valued kitchen appliance, pulling its weight valiantly. And, surprisingly, my love of the mini chopper didn’t change when I got a food processor. Because as much as I love the full-sized appliance, there are just so many times that the mini chopper still proves itself more useful.
Jul 12, 2016
How Do I Cook in My Extremely Small Kitchen with Limited Appliances?
Q: I’m heading to Hong Kong for a year abroad to study law and thought I’d write in to ask for advice about my cooking situation. I’m a keen cook at university normally, but I don’t think I’m going to be able to continue with the same sort of meals I’ve been making! In my accommodation I have a very limited kitchen, which contains a fridge and a small freezer. I don’t have an oven or microwave!
Aug 28, 2015
The 7 Worst Things About Dorm Cooking (and How to Deal with Them)
Dorm cooking is kind of a double-edged sword. It feels liberating to branch out from the meal plan, finally eating the foods you want to eat, and cooking for yourself. But as anyone who’s tackled dorm cooking can tell you, it’s only a little while before you realize cooking in your dorm is tough and full of challenges.
Aug 27, 2015
The Best Thing I Ever Bought for My Dorm Room
Like many colleges, mine had strict rules about what kinds of appliances we could have in our dorm rooms. You could have a mini fridge and a microwave, but toasters, hot plates, and coffee pots with hot plates were forbidden. (Not that we didn’t have a contraband toaster, but that’s a different story.) So that’s why my sophomore year my roommate and I ended up with a travel mug coffee pot.
Aug 18, 2015
8 Small Appliances for Better Dorm Cooking
You might not have access to a kitchen in your college dorm, but don’t rule out cooking just yet. You’ve got options to save you from the cafeteria and those greasy slices of pizza from that place on the corner. With a little creativity and the help of some other small appliances, there’s actually a lot you can cook in your dorm room. Do keep in mind that every school has different rules about appliances that can and cannot be used in dorm rooms.
Aug 17, 2015
8 Tips for Dorm Cooking with Just a Microwave
So you’ve made the choice to ditch your meal plan this year, or you’re a couple days into the new semester and already sick of dining hall food. Don’t worry — there are better meals ahead. Armed with your dorm room microwave, the options are almost endless. Even if it doesn’t seem like it now, there are few things you won’t be able to cook. Halfway through my sophomore year of college, I was over the meal plan.
Aug 13, 2015
I Spent $30 on a Window Fan for My Rental Kitchen, and It’s Made a Huge Difference
A while ago, I wrote a post about how to ventilate a kitchen when you don’t have a range hood or vent. A number of Kitchn readers recommended installing a reversible window fan which, when put on the exhaust setting, can effectively draw smells, steam, and smoke out of your kitchen. I don’t have a hood in my rental kitchen, and for a long time I just ran the ceiling fans in other rooms when I cooked something particularly smelly or smoky. It worked okay, but wasn’t ideal.
May 29, 2015
5 Lessons I Learned from My 10-Square-Foot Kitchen
It was a happy day when I moved into my first studio apartment in New York City. I was thrilled to have an apartment filled with a constant stream of natural light, a beautiful exposed brick wall, and most of all, a space that was all mine. There was one little hitch though: the kitchen. I’m being generous when I tell you it was 10 square feet. It was probably smaller. One person could comfortably stand and work in there, though there was no room for anyone else.
May 15, 2015
Here’s What the Kitchen in a 250 Square Foot Studio Looks Like
Meet Ben — a filmmaker and Man About Town in Austin, Texas. Ben lives in a tiny studio that’s just 250 square feet in size. You may be wondering: Is there a kitchen? Wonder no more — there is, and it looks well-loved and well-stocked. Oh, and it fits in a corner. Here’s how it looks. There it is! A teeny tiny kitchenette, but one with a real stove, color-coordinated Le Creuset pots, and spices and serving dishes aplenty.
Apr 23, 2015
Why I Love My KitchenAid Stand Mixer Cover
I’ve had my KitchenAid mixer since I was in high school. Yes, that seems a little bit crazy, but when you find a deal too good to pass up, it’s best not to pass it up. In all the years I’ve had the mixer, it’s found a home in many different kitchens. It has traveled along with me from Kansas to Iowa, back to Kansas, to New York, to California, and back to New York.
Mar 9, 2015
A Smart Solution for Ruined Kitchen Wood Floors
Any small kitchen that looks this lovely is a major win in our book. We love it even more when we discover that the details we’re looking at are mostly budget picks — pine shelves from The Home Depot and cabinets from IKEA. But what about that pretty gray floor? When the owner pulled up the old linoleum, she discovered there was hardwood beneath. However, it was in really bad shape and couldn’t be refinished, so instead she did something really smart.
Feb 26, 2015
5 Things We Can Learn from This Brooklyn Townhouse Kitchen
Call it a residential hazard, but I will never get tired of seeing the insides (specifically, the kitchens) of other homes in Brooklyn. There’s something amazing about getting the chance to peek behind the scenes of the brownstones, lofts, and high rises that make up this borough. You find lovely surprises — like this well-designed kitchen that has a lot to recommend it to our attention. And this kitchen, while small by many standards, seems expansive by New York standards.
Feb 20, 2015
A Great Customizable Kitchen Cart (With Drawers!) for a Small Kitchen
Who: Charlie Marshall of The Marshal Where: Manhattan, New York See his kitchen: Chef Charlie Marshall’s Tiny, Well-Ordered New York City Kitchen A major feature in Charlie Marshall’s small kitchen is his kitchen cart, placed against the far wall. What’s notable about this cart is its solid wire construction, butcher block top, and the three pull-out drawers on the top shelf.
Feb 20, 2015
The Best Thing You Can Buy For Your Small Kitchen Cabinets
The one thing every small kitchen wants is more space — more counter space, more cupboard space, more everything space. When installing another row of cabinets isn’t an option (and how often is it, really?) the best workaround is to make the most of the space you have. That’s when this product becomes your best friend. Cabinet shelves aren’t new, but the Seville Classics Expandable Kitchen Counter and Cabinet Shelf ($16.
Feb 10, 2015
5 Things We Can Learn from This Swedish Kitchen
When it comes to dream kitchens, for me it doesn’t get much better than this Swedish kitchen. Not only is the neutral color palette totally my jam, but it’s the details that place this kitchen a cut above the rest.
Feb 2, 2015
This Is the Smartest Trash Can Cabinet We’ve Ever Seen
Need multiple trash bins? Have a deep or corner cabinet that’s underutilized? Have we got a find for you. It may be a little weird to geek out over a trash can setup, and yet that is what’s happening here. This compact, under-the-cabinet three-trash-bin setup is so smart! I’m just imagining standing over the bins: “And YOU, bottle, go here (plink!), and YOU, food scraps, go here (plop!), and YOU, old newspaper, go here (drop!). Now swing back under the cabinet!
Jan 28, 2015
Why You Should Hang a Magnetic Hook on the Side of Your Fridge
If you’re looking for a simple, cheap, yet totally smart product for your small kitchen, buy a big magnetic hook right now and hang it on the side of your fridge. Here’s why. Magnetic hooks hit that hard-to-find kitchen solution sweet spot: they’re cheap, renter-friendly, make use of an otherwise under-utilized space (the side of the fridge), and mostly importantly, will make your kitchen a little neater.
Jan 26, 2015