Ali Kaplan

As a New Yorker who shares in a converted two-bedroom apartment, life feels most claustrophobic in my kitchen, where meal prep, entertaining, and cleanup all must happen within a few square feet. I cherish having a full suite of appliances — a rare experience in the city — but with a full-sized refrigerator, oven, microwave, dishwasher, and air fryer, I am holding onto every inch of space for dear life.It turns out, I’m not alone in this struggle.