To hear about a kitchen no bigger than a walk-in closet is to expect the worst. To actually see this one is to encounter the best. Designer Stephanie Stokes found savvy ways to save space in this big-city kitchen.
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Mirrored Backsplash
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A mirrored backsplash, an electric cooktop that doubles as countertop, and simple cabinetry give the illusion of grandeur in Stokes's tiny kitchen. She designed a specific space for every pot, plate, and peppermill.
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Custom Floor
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The wood floor was handmade by an artisan in Brooklyn to showcase the Stokes family crest, a way of putting a personal imprint on the kitchen design.
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Pull-Out Pantry
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The "pantry" for dry goods consists of two cabinets that slide out over the countertop. Bins for trash and recyclables similarly pull out beside the sink.
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Silverware Drawer
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The silverware drawers are fitted with cushioned slots to hold each piece in its proper place.
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Kitchen Storage
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Four-inch-deep drawers, with slides along the sides rather than the bottoms, hold spices, tea, hot pads, and assorted cooking paraphernalia; slots provide tidy storage space for cookbooks and serving trays. Deeper drawers substitute for lower cabinets to give easier access.
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Marble
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Thin slabs of Verde Guatemala marble were chosen for the counters to conserve space and to create a lighter look than the usual black.