Laneway House Eclectic Kitchen, Vancouver

3. Island. No matter how modestly sized, an island can provide invaluable space for working, serving and storing. I recently interviewed a designer who advised that we take the recommended dimensions and clearances with a grain of salt, as they tend to work only for mansions and in Fantasyland. As long as you’re not bruising a hip every time you round the island, you have enough space.How Much Room Do You Need for a Kitchen Island?4. Colorful appliances. We often read (or, in my case, write) that making everything glossy white and glass bounces the light around and keeps a small space looking seamless and thus larger. But the truth is those spaces can be a real yawn sometimes. Trust me, visitors do not notice how small this kitchen is; they remember the cheerful aqua refrigerator.

Mixing vintage with modern appliances

Great idea for not much kitchen space