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121208-mwfc2.jpg Fall Cure participant lilithslair is making the most out of her small kitchen with this giant mirror above the stove. We love the idea as it brings great light and depth to a space that could feel tight and claustrophobic. Click through the jump for a few more views (and ideas!) from her efficient and cozy kitchen.


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The drying rack in this kitchen is the perfect size and the washtub (next to the fridge) adds the ability to have a basin inside of the sink.

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Even though the space is small, there are two work spaces that have been weaseled in. One in the built in china cabinet and the other next to the stove.


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A drop leaf table allows the ability to move around the table freely when company isn't over, but can expand to host 6 or more!

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Kitchen, kitchen, small space, mirrors, organized, efficient

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In my last place there wasn't a window above the sink, but just a blank wall with the fridge to the left and cabinets to the right. I filled the space with a large mirror and it really helped open up the space and as a bonus I could see what was going on behind me in the kitchen.

posted by craefish on December 12th 2008 at 7:46pm
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the pot lid rack on the wall, the other mirror, and the knife rack are so well placed and help organize the space - awesome job!

posted by Joan in SB on December 12th 2008 at 8:13pm
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mirror over the stove is one of my favorite small kitchen tricks

posted by baba yaga on December 12th 2008 at 8:48pm
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I love the sink!!! If I ever get to do a kitchen in my lifetime (I'm a renter) I want a sink like that. sink envy, how sad

posted by littlecat on December 13th 2008 at 8:29am
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it works!

it's lovely.

posted by Philip_Littell on December 13th 2008 at 1:30pm
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I love a mirror or picture over the sink if there isn't a window, but how in the world do you keep that thing clean over a stove?

I am assuming you cook "New Yorker Style" as my ex used to say, which is, of course, not at all or via menus.

posted by Jason on December 13th 2008 at 2:48pm
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Hooray for the mirror-as-backsplash. I enjoy mine. Yes, Jason, it gets splattered. So would the wall or the spicerack or whatever is back there. But cleaning glass is known technology, quick and easy.

What I wanted to applaud was the vertical installation of the magnetic knife rack. Duh! Why didn't I think of that? Great spacesaving.

posted by lccarson on December 13th 2008 at 5:49pm
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I really adore this!

posted by OneWallKitchen on December 16th 2008 at 9:49am
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