"We knew the new multifunctional millwork would be very transformative for the small space, because it’s in the center of the room," explains designer Xiaoran (Sharon) Xu, one half of Studio Becker Xu. "We struck a line through the space that felt more purposeful, and it’s part partition, part storage, and part display." All of the appliances are built into the millwork and the budget-friendly countertops are a Formica solid surface.