Seamlessly on the counter and backsplash
In this New York City apartment, designer Nick Olsen outfitted the small kitchen with Carrara marble countertops. and Minimize backsplash and minimize materials with minimal space.Open shelves give a slightly airy feel, and the owners His blue and white porcelain collection will be on display. The shelves and cabinets are Parma Gray by Farrow & Ball.
Choose petit piping
For a small kitchen in a Harbor Island cottage, designer Matthew Carter shrunk the sink and its plumbing fixtures (rolls) to fit the space. Mahogany countertops, Abaco pine beams, and a vintage wicker pendant shade complete the kitchen with the simplicity of an organic island.
Choose wall-mounted lighting
In the small kitchen of this Newport Beach, California home, architect Gil Schaefer and designer Suzanne Reinstein avoided upper cabinets for a more airy feel. That left room to decorate the paneled walls with botanical artwork illuminated by brass sconces with articulated arms (Robert Kim).
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Shine brightly with rainbow-colored tiles
In Ellen Kavanaugh's Sea Island, Georgia, home, the small kitchen reflects more waterfront light thanks to iridescent tiles from Paris Ceramics. From the floating shelves and hood cover to the cabinet hardware and sink fixtures, brass accents add to the charm factor.
Make it monochrome with paint
For this Los Angeles kitchen, designer Fran Keenan painted the walls, trim, cabinets, shelving, and even the adjacent hallway the same color: Farrow & Ball's Castle Gray. The seamless palette visually expands the space and makes a great backdrop for vintage oil paintings.
Hoist the hardworking trolley
In the small kitchen of their Montecito cottage, design luminaries Suzanne Tucker and Timothy Marks rely on clever storage solutions like this three-shelf cart (Suzanne Kassler in Hickory Chair). This cart functions as a beverage wagon, extra prep table, and storage area for utensils. A large basket is hidden under the rafters.
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Expand your space with geometric flooring
In the small kitchen of his San Francisco home, designer Palmer Weiss collaborated with artist Willem Racke to decorate the wooden floor with geometric patterns. Large medallions add visual interest to the floor and create the illusion of more space.
Get smart with custom storage
Enjoy retro with home appliances
In this Tennessee kitchen, designer Meg Kelly of Clera Design and renovation expert Holly Williams capture the charm of cottage proportions with period fixtures, including this refrigerator with brass hardware reminiscent of an antique icebox. has been incorporated.
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look up at the vaulted ceiling
The airy, open feel of designer Elizabeth Law's small kitchen in her Hollywood home is thanks to the vaulted ceiling and casement windows on three walls. Black cabinets ground the space, and tile countertops blend with the Spanish-inspired architecture. The 1930s French iron chandelier is from Liz's Antique Hardware.
Installing a waterfall countertop
In this North Carolina mountain home, designer Timothy Wheelon created a statement of sophistication in a small space with a waterfall countertop made of polished Calacatta Oro marble (Marmi natural stone) and a kitchen island. I wrapped it. The backsplash tiles were handcrafted in Morocco. The rattan counter stool and cushion fabric are from Thorne, UK.
A small picture becomes big
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Stay stylish with stainless steel
internal honey fitz Jack Phillips, the designer of this yacht (once used as a presidential yacht), preserved the streamlined look of the galley kitchen from its heyday in the 1960s during the Kennedy administration. Choosing almost all of his finishes to one thing, stainless steel, can make a small kitchen feel larger.
Consider unique cabinets
Architect Paul Bates took advantage of the scant storage space in a traditional Birmingham kitchen and designed a geometric white oak design inspired by the doors of David Alder's Crow House in Chicago. By designing cabinets, we have shown a great presence. The memorable design makes a statement even in small spaces.
Upgrade with elegant hardware
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Change your perspective using a mirror
Make a grand gesture with window treatments
A theatrical pelmet and painted trim draw attention to the large windows in this small kitchen designed by Anthony Baratta of New York City. Apthorp's original mosaic of his tile floors is still preserved, and its scale is replicated in the dining area's fleur-de-lis wallpaper. The settee is upholstered in '1940s glam' diamond-patterned leather (Dualoy). This table is a Biedermeier reproduction commissioned by Baratta.
Stop at Antique Island
Designer Todd Romano replaced a built-in island with an antique iron table in the kitchen of his San Antonio home. This will make your small kitchen more crowded. Custom Talavera's tiles are arranged in his graphic chevron pattern using glossy ebony cabinets (black, European luxury paint).
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Pattern a checkered floor
Expand the size of the island
Despite its small size, this New York City kitchen designed by Robert Passal accommodates a large island and has seating for four as well as a cooktop. When combined with a wall oven (on the right side of the frame), the built-in stove eliminates the need for a large range and frees up under-counter storage space. The sculptural metal counter stool is finished in antique brass and upholstered in pistachio leather (Jerry Pear).
Steele Marcoux is VERANDA's Editor-in-Chief, covering design trends, architecture, and travel for the brand.
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