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It’s easier than you might think to add functionality to yoursmall kitchenwithout breaking the bank.

Want more design inspiration?

Free up some of that precious cabinet space while keeping your glassware within reach at all times.

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This blue and white pattern is eye-catching and full of life.

Here, a brown arch indicates where the kitchen area itself ends and the dining nook begins.

Try Light Colors

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Light hues will make a small kitchen appear larger and wider.

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White and off-white are of course your best bet here.

Choose a style that best complements your existing color scheme and aesthetic.

Putting away your groceries has never been easier.

colorful tile backsplash in small kitchen

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Your space will look much more charming and intentional.

Use it to hold canisters, spices and bottles, plates, and so much more.

To create a rustic look, consider staining it or painting it so it brightly pops against your walls.

painted arch in kitchen

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Have Fun With Flooring

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Jazz up your kitchen flooring with renter-friendly peel-and-stick floor tile.

Layer cutting boardson the countertopor on a shelf and fill pretty canisters with coffee grounds and tea bags.

Hang Some Sconces

If your small kitchen lacks ample light, sconces can help.

kitchen with white cabinets and walls

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Hang a few in the style of your choosing to make late nights and early mornings feel more pleasant.

This will help your kitchen look more spacious andclutter-free.

You’ll be able to grab everything you need as you stand at the stove.

storage bookshelf in kitchen

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Go for Hooks

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Why not let your island work even harder for you?

Generally, amicrowave sits on the wallabove the oven.

minimal white kitchen

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curtains to section off kitchen

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kitchen with stylish storage and soap bottles

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kitchen with wooden island and shelves

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wine rack and island combination

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fruit basket hanging under shelves

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wicker storage basket in kitchen

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hook storage in kitchen

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horizontal wooden shelf in kitchen

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family photos displayed in kitchen

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black and white tile flooring in kitchen

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cutting boards used as decor in kitchen

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sconces hanging above kitchen shelves

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simple bare walls in kitchen

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small shelving underneath cabinets

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cookbooks standing on top of cabinet

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hooks attached to side of island

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