Apartment kitchen

These small kitchen ideas on a budget are extremely worthwhile and will transform your space while adding storage capabilities.

Small apartment kitchen decorating ideas beckon a blend of innovation and flair. The challenge often lies in pairing functionality with personal expression

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When Realtor Carrie McCue first came across her dream apartment in Brooklyn Heights, a sun-filled unit in a prewar building on a tree-lined street, she knew she had to have it. And then: She was outbid. It was 2019 and the market was hot — she’d already been going to open houses over the course of a year, and had lost out more than once. She didn’t know it at the time, but the buyer who did score that lovely unit would go on to become a good friend.

Yes, tiny kitchens can be adorable, but they can pose problems when it comes to having adequate space to store cookware, prep and keep food, cook and eat, and house your plants (hey, that’s important, too!). You might be able to renovate, but that’s certainly costly—and perhaps not an option if you’re renting. But where some see a problem, IKEA hackers naturally see an opportunity. They don’t just stick to the store’s kitchen section, either!