5 Ideas to Transform Compact Kitchens into Chic

The tiny kitchen may lack the space and counter room to play with décor, but declutter experts and designers contribute easy upgrade ideas for five fun kitchen styles: Modern Farmhouse, Feminine, Rustic, Modern, and Shabby Chic.

The trick, according to Karen Gray-Plaisted of Design Solutions KGP, is to keep it simple.

"Don't overdo the finishes and surfaces," she says, "otherwise it'll look too cluttered. For example, if you have a stainless fridge, install the hardware around it in a similar-looking finish. And keep cabinetry and counters in the same color family, so your kitchen feels more spacious."

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