Finding a kitchen flow at the #mixedusemini

#mixedusemini
Written By Elizabeth Fair

The existing kitchen at the #mixedusemini was definitely the tiniest kitchen we've ever worked with. In fact, it was so small, the refrigerator didn't even fit in the room—it was located out in the sunroom. With plans to make this a short-term rental, we knew we didn't need a large kitchen, but felt like there was a lot of room for improvement.

 
 

After photo of the kitchen

As part of our renovation, we made a few major changes in order to create a more functional space with better flow. First, we removed the closet housing the mechanicals. Space is precious in a kitchen this small, so we opted to relocate the heating equipment to the attic instead. Second, we added a peninsula extending out from the side wall. The peninsula serves as a practical location for the sink and dishwasher, as well as the dining area. Finally, we vaulted the ceiling to make the space feel more open and airy.

 
 

Before photo of the kitchen

For cabinets, we chose Ikea boxes paired with Semihandmade fronts featuring a beadboard-style design. Lucite and brass cabinet pulls add a touch of glam while maintaining the light and airy feel. Minimal white quartz countertops also contribute a clean and simple aesthetic, allowing other design elements to stand out.

 
 
 
 

A blue and white striped tile backsplash adds a pop of color with a nautical twist. A vintage stainless steel range hood featuring a scalloped edge serves as an anchor for the space, and coordinates with the retro vibe of the powder blue Smeg fridge.

 
 
 
 

To balance out the white and stainless steel, we introduced warmth and texture through the remaining selections. A woven rattan chandelier hangs from the vaulted shiplap ceiling, while the counter stools are covered in a bold red and white diamond pattern fabric.

 
 
 
 

Although this kitchen is small, it is very functional, especially for a short-term rental of this size. Our goal with this renovation was to preserve the original character of this property while creating a more functional space with a unique personality.

Sources

Kitchen
Wall Paint: Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace OC-65
Cabinet Boxes: Sektion Base Cabinet Frame
Cabinet Fronts: Semihandmade White SSS Beaded Door for Sektion
Pulls: Acrylic Bar Pulls in Satin Gold
Wall Tile: Affinity Tile Porto Capri Hex Aqua 9-in x 10-in Matte Porcelain Hexagon Standard Floor and Wall Tile
Range: Frigidaire 30-in Glass Top 5 burners 5.3-cu ft Slide-In Electric Range Stainless Steel
Range Hood: Vintage (similar style found here)
Range Hood Insert: AKDY 30 inch Convertible 343-CFM Stainless Steel Insert Under Cabinet Range Hood with Charcoal Filter
Refrigerator: SMEG 50's Style Retro FAB 32 Refrigerator with Freezer in Pastel Blue
Dishwasher: GE Dry Boost 24-in Top Control Built-in Dishwasher
Microwave: GE 1.6-cu ft Large 1150 -Watt Sensor Cooking Controls Countertop Microwave
Sink: 26'' L Undermount Single Bowl Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink K1-S26
Faucet: Kingston Brass KS1272ALBS Heritage Kitchen Faucet with Brass Sprayer, 8-3/4-Inch in Polished Brass
Pendant: Large Corn Rope Pendant Lamp Light Brown (Includes LED Light Bulb) - Threshold
Stools: Vintage (similar style found here)
Art Print: Salem, Marblehead and Beverly Harbors, Massachusetts 1909 - Nautical Chart by Geo. Eldridge Colored Version
Art Print Frame: Magnetic Poster Hanger Frame
Cutting Board: Walnut Cutting Board
Dish Towel: White Dish Towel with Aqua Stripes (discontinued) (similar style found here)
Toaster: Mueller Retro Toaster 2 Slice
Coffeemaker: Keurig K-Mini Plus Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker

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