I have a small 'galley style' kitchen and I hate it. I had all the units etc. replaced a few years ago and managed to increase the counter top space by quite a lot (and improve how it looks!). The microwave is now 'built in' under a wall unit. The way I cope with limited space is to keep everything, except absolutely essential items off of the counter. So, for instance, a kettle and a toaster might be considered essential for every day. In fact, I don't have a toaster but a table-top grill which is brilliant for toast and grilling most other things. But, if pushed, I could manage without and use the grill in the oven. Large items I store under the stairs and in cupboards or anywhere else I can fit them! For me, having a clear counter is the most important thing.
There was an interesting and quirky TV series in the uk starring Rachel Koo who had the smallest kitchen I've ever seen (in a tiny Paris apartment) but managed to host a popular restaurant from it! Only two people could book to eat at a time, in her dining/living/sleeping room (I think the bed folded up into the wall!). She cooks everything in a space I simply couldn't cope with. Smaller than the kitchen link in @MrsDangermouse 's post!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/programmes/b01dy7yt
The picture here shows all the space she has. Note how much stuff has been elevated!
There was an interesting and quirky TV series in the uk starring Rachel Koo who had the smallest kitchen I've ever seen (in a tiny Paris apartment) but managed to host a popular restaurant from it! Only two people could book to eat at a time, in her dining/living/sleeping room (I think the bed folded up into the wall!). She cooks everything in a space I simply couldn't cope with. Smaller than the kitchen link in @MrsDangermouse 's post!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/programmes/b01dy7yt
The picture here shows all the space she has. Note how much stuff has been elevated!
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