#1 Get things off the counter and consider investing in built-ins. Since the original kitchen of this Barcelona flat was not functional, the architects built a new one from scratch while preserving the original tiles. “We designed very plain oak cupboards so the floor would be the protagonist,” Eugeni says. Ceiling lamps by Vico Magistretti illuminate the warm wood countertops. A simple shelf with hooks allows storage above and below, and a double-height dish rack grants twice the drying space. Photo 10 of 16 in Small Spaces by Lucas Nissen from Space-Saving Hacks for Small Kitchens

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#1 Get things off the counter and consider investing in built-ins.

Since the original kitchen of this Barcelona flat was not functional, the architects built a new one from scratch while preserving the original tiles. “We designed very plain oak cupboards so the floor would be the protagonist,” Eugeni says. Ceiling lamps by Vico Magistretti illuminate the warm wood countertops. A simple shelf with hooks allows storage above and below, and a double-height dish rack grants twice the drying space.