Renovating a kitchen is a big undertaking, and it can be even more so in a small apartment, where the kitchen is on full view and needs to be well integrated into the space. On top of these aesthetic demands, micro kitchens require tools that can be hard to find—including wall ovens, kitchenette cabinets, cooktops, and small sinks—so we’ve compiled a shopping guide for good-looking, space-saving supplies.
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As we enter Apartment Therapy’s small spaces month, we’re revisiting the kitchen of a past Small Cool contest winner: Mia’s blue jewel box. It’s one of our favorite spaces for its smart cabinetry. Appliances and tools are expertly hidden behind the blue and white walls, while rubber floors and a Danish modern dining table complete the look.
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Derek took a smart approach to his kitchen renovation, sourcing items from industrial supply companies to create a durable space for cooking. Working with an architect, he developed an open, airy layout that’s functional and family friendly. If you’re looking for ways to create a similar look in your own kitchen, here’s our resource guide.
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New kitchen systems vary widely in price, depending on materials, types of fittings, and (most significantly) whether they’re custom made or off-the-shelf. Here’s a guide to several modern styles, from the top of the line to basic budget options.
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Having lived in city apartments for years, we’re used to small kitchens, but Jack’s ultra-tiny space might be the smallest one we’ve ever come across.
With an apartment in Times Square that measures just 10×14 feet, he’s a master of small space organization, buying less but buying better.
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Those who have signed on for the Kitchen Cure are decluttering their cabinets and drawers this week, getting ready to wipe down all those crowded surfaces that go untouched for most of the year. In case you’re re-stocking your kitchen cleaning kit or looking for a way to streamline it, we’ve compiled a brief guide to basic supplies and where to find them.
Guide To: Good stores for basic kitchen equipment
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This month, nearly 2,000 people have signed on for the Kitchen Cure, a back-to-basics process that’s focused on making your kitchen cleaner, healthier, and more organized. As the Cure gathers steam, we thought we’d use this store guide to hone in on kitchen essentials (no gadgets here!) and where to buy them.
Guide To: Pot racks, plate racks, and pantry organizers
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As we enter the last week of a month devoted to Home Hacks, we thought we’d pull together some resources for anyone who’s thinking of undertaking a kitchen organization project.
Shopping Guide To: Cast iron skillets, kettles, and enamel Dutch ovens
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This month, we’ve been focusing on basic kitchen skills and tools, including cast iron. It’s one of a cook’s most durable tools, and cast iron pans or Dutch ovens can be passed down through generations. There are two basic varieties: bare, which needs to be seasoned, and enamel-coated, which does not. Whether you’re looking for a vintage Le Creuset Dutch oven or a basic cast iron frying pan, we’re offering some shopping recommendations.
Guide To: Home-Craft Kits and Specialty Tools
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Want to make your own cheese? Brew your own beer? Start a rooftop beehive and make your own honey? Whatever your home-craft hobby, you need tools to make it happen. Here are a few places we’ve found that sell hard-to-find equipment for the adventurous kitchen DIYer.
Guide to: Online Wine Clubs
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If you’re looking for a way to learn something about wine and you’re an online, mail-order kind of person, a wine club could be a good option. Although alcohol delivery laws vary state-by-state, many parts of the country are now able to receive wine by online ordering, which makes signing up for a wine club fairly simple. Memberships can range from several hundred dollars a month at the high end to $10 – $15 a bottle at the lower end.
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We grew up in a home where china was a big deal—more than almost any other possession, it represented personal style and taste. Grandma’s Blue Willow combined her two favorite colors; Mom loved the classic simplicity of Franciscanware. Even now, vintage china has a strong pull on us, and we love sifting through thrift store racks (or web pages) to see what will turn up. Here are some of our favorite places to look.
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Restaurant supply stores are the places you go when you want both good quality and good value. It used to be that you had to go to a physical place like the Bowery to find stores like this, but more and more of them are broadening their scope and offering their wares online. The list below is just a beginning; add your recommendations for great restaurant supply stores in the comments.