A Storage-Packed Kitchen Update

See how one homeowner packed his small kitchen with plenty of savvy storage solutions and endless amounts of comfy cottage character.

Small but Mighty

Although short on space, this small kitchen packs a punch with stylish and creative storage solutions. The 15x21-foot space features a walk-in pantry and two full eating areas -- one at the island and the other outside the working kitchen area. The open layout suits everything from the homeowner's daily life to entertaining family and friends.

Natural Beauty

First on the homeowner's list of makeover must-haves were walls of windows. Although the windows take up space that would ordinarily be reserved for upper cabinets, they allow sunlight and views of the outside to flood the small kitchen space. Antique wooden beams and salvaged flooring add vintage textures and hand-hewn touches to sleek surfaces and high-end contemporary appliances.

Scene Stealers

A ceiling-mount range hood draws heat and fumes away from the island's commercial-grade, six-burner range. The bold range hood also draws attention to the salvaged white oak beams that add texture and rustic character to the ceiling. A stainless-steel island countertop creates visual contrast when mixed with the soapstone countertops used throughout the rest of the kitchen.

Modern Cottage Style

A white porcelain farmhouse sink is set under the kitchen's front-facing window. The bridge-style faucet, separate filtered water tap, and pullout sprayer -- all finished in sleek brushed nickel -- add contemporary character to soapstone countertops and rustic cabinetry.

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