Bistro & Tulip tables are great in small spaces…

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When living in a cramped space, it’s often hard to find the room to sit a dining or kitchen table. Often times apartment kitchens are small or galley styled and may only have a dinette area verses a full dining room. So purchasing furniture that fits the space is imperative. You want to be able to move around the tables and still have something functional.

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I wasn’t always sold on tulip tables or anything mid-century for that matter but over time I have come to appreciate how genius the design is. Having a pedastal base allows chairs to easily scoot in without bumping legs. A circular table frees up more space than a traditional rectangular shaped one and they fit perfectly in any small nook and cranny of a room.

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So if you’re in a dorm or moved back to the parents home and need a bit of privacy when dining, consider a table of this style. Pairing it with one or four chairs really doesn’t matter if the circumferance of tabletop isn’t too big. Bistro tables typically look great in pairs of chairs or even solo dolo when placed in a corner. Add a light to create a cozy reading nook.

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Love how they made use of this space above. This is how you make every square inch count…

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The Great Cabinet Debate Part II: choosing a kitchen cabinet style

In part I of the Great Cabinet Debate, we discussed choosing cabinets that fit your kitchen’s design and style. In part II we’ll be taking a closer look at the different aesthetic elements of kitchen cabinet styles that you’ll want to consider when choosing new cabinets for an interior remodeling project in the kitchen.   Basic kitchen cabinet aesthetics include the cabinet’s design style, color, and finish.   Kitchen cabinet design styles.   Design style more or less refers to the shape of your kitchen cabinet doors and drawers, although finish and color both influence style as wl.   Shaker-style cabinets are one of the most common cabinet types, characterized by a picture-frame inset on the front panel of the door. Shaker style easily adapts to look of most kitchen and home design styles, making it popular for open floor plans, transitional homes, and universal
designs.

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  Flat-panel cabinets have a flush or flat door panel that creates a seamless design and surface in the kitchen. This style is used almost exclusively in modern kitchens and frequently in contemporary designs as well. The hinges are mounted inside the cabinet box as opposed to the outside, so the cabinet doors create a sleek, clean, and continuous look in the kitchen.

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The Great Cabinet Debate: Choosing Cabinets that Fit Your Kitchen

 
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Image courtesy of Case Design Inc.

 

There are a numerous factors to consider when choosing cabinets for a kitchen remodel. Style, function, design, and finish all impact the final space and the way a kitchen flows, both aesthetically and functionally. And these days we’re not just talking about the cabinet box itself, but also the shelving system inside.

 

From style to function, this list gives you some of the main considerations to make when choosing new kitchen cabinets for a custom kitchen remodeling project.

 
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What I like about this small kitchen space….

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First, sorry I haven’t been posting. Some things have come up in conjunction with me being under the weather. Anyhoo, the shelf above the stove is a perfect place to stock spices. You all know my love of space storing tips like pot racks & pegboards. Filling in any nook and crany to create a functional area is a great way to utilize the space. Plus jazzing it up with an ornate mirror in the kitchen is a little unexpected. Here is another look into small kitchen storage ideas.

{Via Apt Therapy}