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Space Saving Solutions for Kitchens

Over the past decade, tiny houses and micro-apartments

have gained an immense amount of popularity as
affordable and environmentally-friendly options for
modern living. With compact architecture growing
increasingly preferable or necessary for many, spatially-
conscious furniture design is becoming increasingly

relevant as well. One of the most critical areas for space-
saving is the kitchen, where the multitude of functions and
necessity of storage can make it difficult at times to make

efficient use of space. Below, we outline several examples
of space-saving furniture designs to make the best use of
a small kitchen.

Images Courtesy of Hettich, content from Arch Daily

Wall and Ceiling Storage

Where floor space is minimal, residential designers
and homeowners can conserve space by making

full use of the walls and ceiling to store necessary
kitchen tools and utensils. Common examples
include magnetic knife racks, hanging plants, and
hanging pot racks, transferring important storage
space from cluttered countertops and precious

cabinets to overhead units. When trying to maintain
an oft-desired minimalist scheme, designers can
look for or create retractable or sheathed overhead

cabinets.