The robin's egg blue kitchen cabinets give the industrial space a playful splash of color. Sight lines are kept open with an electric stovetop, an oven set flush into the base cabinetry and integrated handles. The kitchen unit of sink, stove, oven and storage space operates from this vibrant block of color and space-saving efficiency.
3. Ask your landlord to lower the water heating temperature. Changing the water heater to the "warm" setting with a maximum temp of 120 degrees will save energy and prevent accidental burns. This is especially important if you ever have little ones around the house!
9. Colorful and Custom European KitchenHomeowner: Lukas Kordik of Bratislava, SlovakiaThis space-saving customized kitchen is full of smart storage solutions. The bright blue kitchen cabinetry provides plenty of color while taking up minimal space. An electric stove top, an oven set flush into the cabinetry and integrated drawer handles keep things simple. Having the main kitchen unit in a single block saves space and keeps the kitchen open.
If you're tight on space, cabinet doors are even more problematic. This kitchen incorporates one whole wall of open shelving for everyday items. Shelving does not have to be much deeper than 12 or 13 inches to accommodate everyday items. Without any doors on the cabinetry, the space feels bigger and would better accomodate a person with a walker or in a wheelchair.More: Other suggestions for accessible cabinet fittings