When I moved into my current home, the kitchen had tall cabinets that stopped about thirty centimeters short of the ceiling. That empty gap stayed untouched for nearly two years. I tried decorating it once with a few baskets, a…
Best Kitchen Under Cabinet Storage Ideas for Small Spaces
One evening I was trying to make dinner when I realized I had nowhere left to prep the vegetables. My countertops had slowly turned into permanent storage. The toaster, blender, knife block, coffee maker, fruit bowl, and a growing collection…
How to Style a Kitchen Island Even If It Is Small
My friend Flora has this kitchen island that every single person who visits her home ends up talking about. It is not big. It is actually quite small by most standards but it is styled so beautifully and so intentionally…
How to Make a Rental Kitchen Look Stylish Without Renovating
When I first moved into my rental apartment I was so excited. I had spent weeks imagining how I was going to make it feel like home. But then I walked into the kitchen and my heart sank just a…
Budget Kitchen Makeover Ideas That Look Like a Full Renovation
I moved into my first apartment on a Tuesday and by Wednesday I was already staring at the kitchen wondering what on earth I was going to do with it. The cabinets were a tired yellowy beige. The hardware looked…
How to Create a Cozy Coffee Station at Home on Any Budget
I am not a morning person. Never have been. For the longest time my morning routine was basically stumbling into the kitchen half asleep, fumbling around the counter for my coffee maker, knocking something over in the process, and starting…