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Less Is More! 12 Small Kitchen Ideas for a Quick Makeover

February 3, 2023 · 7 min read
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When we’re talking about kitchens, bigger doesn’t necessarily mean better. The most experienced chefs will vouch for the fact that you don’t necessarily need more space or non-essential equipment to cook a delicious meal.

In fact, having a small kitchen where you have all the needed instruments to prepare and cook is more efficient and stress-free. It’s also easier to clean and maintain, and it encourages you to focus on the COOKING and eliminate unwanted clutter.

A kitchen can be especially cozy and inviting with a little bit of thoughtful design and decor. So here’s our take on stylish, compact, and space-saving kitchen ideas that you’ll definitely want to try!

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6 responses to “Less Is More! 12 Small Kitchen Ideas for a Quick Makeover”

  1. Ernest Richard Smith says:
    November 21, 2024 at 1:46 pm

    UNSUBSCRIBE ME

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  2. lane Cox says:
    December 1, 2024 at 2:39 am

    This is idiotic! Clicking on Crafty Captain to see 12 tips to make the most out of small kitchen space reveals nothing of the kind. You suck!

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  3. Chris Mindt says:
    December 30, 2024 at 2:08 pm

    pictures don’t match description. last pictures is of a massive kitchen with a 60″ stove with double ovens and a griddle in the middle. How is this a space saver design????

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  4. tracy jones says:
    January 1, 2025 at 12:07 am

    all of the kitchens pictured are bigger than the one i have

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  5. Ligia says:
    February 11, 2025 at 4:42 am

    I do not want any

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  6. John Russo says:
    March 5, 2025 at 10:52 pm

    like the configuration here, kind of fits in my back wall space. sometimes not sure about open shelves but may work depending on your needs. If you also want an island and the back wall of cabinets maybe a sliding island that fits under the back wall cabinet would work out. It’s imperative you only have what you need to work with before you do any new cabinets or shelves. A kitchen full of items you don’t use will cost you in the end. When a restaurant or any fast place is made they design according to menu and necessary equipment. Some people love to bake and others basics like coffee toast and dinner on the stove. micro and air fryer. Design around your needs.

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