6 Ways to Make the Most of Your Small Kitchen Space
After remodeling her small New York apartment, Julie Morgenstern knows firsthand how to maximize the space you do have.
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"Uniform canisters are a little touch that can make a room feel calm," Julie says. Even the spice rack feels coolly minimal.
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A thorough organization system, as Julie has here for her dry goods and dishes, helps take the chore out of putting things away.
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Julie makes the most of her small kitchen by using every inch of it. For example, she hid a cutting board above the cutlery drawer.
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Pull-out cabinets are very user-friendly—no more rummaging around. The shelves were designed to accommodate grocery staples.
![Hidden from view, yet accessible Hidden from view, yet accessible](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/presents/oathome/200703/spaces/spaces_305_350x263.jpg)
Shelves and cubbies keep an arsenal of cleaning products organized. Items like detergent are as accessible as they once were on the countertop.
![Linens and candles in drawers Linens and candles in drawers](/g/image-resizer?width=670&link=https://static.oprah.com/images/presents/oathome/200703/spaces/spaces_306_350x263.jpg)
Drawers of varying sizes store linens, candles, and other entertainment supplies. "It's pretty and makes the best use of a small space."
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From the Spring 2007 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine