Small Kitchen Designs: Small Can Be Great

Great satisfaction can be gained from small kitchens, but when it is small, there is a greater need for precision. Among the most important elements of small kitchen designs is in its workable space. Counter space in sleek tile or stone makes small kitchens beautiful and workable. Creative and functional storage is another key to happy small kitchens: drawers, pull-out shelves, and hidden storage - all in sturdy wood - are magical in their ability to add space to small kitchens.

Although it is vital for small kitchens to win you over with "beneath the surface" attributes such as storage, looks are important, too. Clutter is enemy number one of small kitchens: countertops must be virtually empty and surfaces should be crisp and clean. If the kitchen is large enough, a sleek island surrounded by stools (and equipped with storage beneath, of course) gives small kitchens a boost in attractiveness and functionality.

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