Many of these kitchens rely on white surfaces to keep the small spaces feeling open and light. At the same time, playing with scale by using big artwork or multiples helps liven them up. As the tips from the Small, Cool Kitchen contest pointed out, using the walls and working vertically are key when space is tight: think magnetic knife racks (Images 1 and 4), pot-hangers (Image 6), shelves (Image 8), and cabinet tops (Image 9). Finally, I like how in Rodellee's kitchen (Image 7), she has chosen a red microwave — rather than trying to hide this usually clunky appliance, she has made it into a fun, unlikely design element.
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These are all great but each and every one of them has WAY more cabinet and counter space than my studio.
I know what you mean! I've been brainstorming ways to add additional storage to my kitchen (pictured here)
Those even have more countertop/cabinet space than my one bedroom!
All these studios look amazing! I wonder though, how many of these are rent vs. own? I rent a studio that has no where near as nice fixtures as these because if they did, the rent would be much more and I would rather have a 1BD for the increase in rent. Yeah, I rent a studio primarily for the lesser rent, not a minimalist/carbon footprint.
@homesandheels, you've got a great place there! but, there is barely a picture of kitchen... maybe you can show us more?
@pier723 definitely! keep checking out the blog, I'll be posting a few more within the week, thanks!