A Compact & Comfortable Kitchen
An open-plan kitchen puts efficiency first

Keeping the elevated glass counter compact virtually guarantees it will always be neat and tidy. Photographed by Hulya Kolabas
By:
Point Click Home Dot Com
From:
Point Click Home Dot Com
Written by Cheryl Weber
Styled by Sharon Ryan for Haley Resources
Photographed by Hulya Kolabas

The subtle bump-out of the backsplash engages the rest of the room; a straight wall would shear it off abruptly. Photographed by Hulya Kolabas

Specifying a cooktop with a shallow footprint allows a wall oven to be installed just below it. Photographed by Hulya Kolabas

Mechanical chaseways dictated the dimensions of the pantry and the 24-inch-wide refrigerator. Photographed by Hulya Kolabas

The corner sink location is softened by placing both basin and cabinets on a 45-degree angle. The single-lever faucet is a space saver. Photographed by Hulya Kolabas
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