Compact Kitchen

Kitchen Design : Episode KDE-305 -- More Projects »

Host Joan Kohn visits Barbara Mavin, who bought a 20-year-old home in an historic area with a tiny dark kitchen that lacked a dishwasher. With the help of designer Dee David, Mavin gutted the kitchen and introduced light colors, beautiful tile and, by using compact appliances, a dishwasher.

Before: The tiny kitchen was dark and cramped.

After: Light colors, beautiful tile and a dishwasher make the compact kitchen both beautiful and more functional.

The angled corner allows for a lazy Susan above the sink. Beveled-edge Formica counters complement the Italian ceramic tile backsplash.

The Italian ceramic tile floor, with a rug design in the center, is the room's focal point.

White cabinets, white appliances and light walls make the tiny work area feel much larger.
Narrower appliances (the refrigerator, stove and dishwasher) opened up enough room to add the dishwasher.
A three-tier lazy Susan over the sink and pull-out drawers made what little storage space there is more accessible and functional.
The imported ceramic tiles create the room's focal point. An inexpensive field stone tile is used for the background on the floor. A rug pattern using more decorative tiles is in the center of the floor. The same tiles are used for the backsplash. This repetition of color and materials keeps a small room from feeling too busy.
Under-cupboard lights makes the space bright and usable.
A stacked washer and dryer in the corner is efficient, compact and functional .

Guests
Dee David
Kitchen and Bath Designer, Kitchen Classics Inc.
6023 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22205
Phone: 703-532-7000
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