Not too clean but not as well valuable, this 150-square-foot kitchen for a couple in Austin, Texas, feels just right. Daniela Johnston of UB Kitchens reorganized the layout, incorporating plenty of storage and counter space while maintaining the clients' love of French country style. Custom and prepared-made pieces add warmth and patina.
The kitchen's original layout and lack of storage created cooking a drag. In spite of the limited square footage, the couple wanted to expand the counter space and space for dishes. "Every thing was a tight fit," says Johnston.
Perimeter countertops, open shelving and tons of new drawers give the new layout an open feel although packing in a lot of function.
Cabinetry: Mid Continent Signature Series in Maple, Celadon and Antique White countertop: Eco, Silestone

The plate rack above the sink displays a collection of colorful plates while storing them safely. "It adds an element of interest and uniqueness," says Johnston.
The custom clay tile backsplash brings in French nation style. Darker grout highlights the tile shape and makes for straightforward cleaning. Custom copper drawer pulls tie in with the copper farmhouse sink.
Backsplash: custom, Clay Imports Artesanal sink: Handcrafted Metal sink fixture: Delta

Open shelving and glass cabinet doors avoid the kitchen from feeling closed off. A custom hood was created to blend in with the antique-style cabinetry.
Hood: custom, UB Kitchens variety: American Range

The bottom cabinetry is made up of drawers. A lazy Susan in the corner cabinet helps the clientele keep even far more dishes or pantry items out of sight. "Making use of drawers nearly exclusively allowed the customers the capacity to organize a lot more effectively and access items simpler," Johnston says.

Keeping a functional kitchen perform triangle proved hard when attempting to maximize counter space, but the U-shape format helps hold the sink, stovetop and refrigerator in a layout that performs. Wrought iron chairs on casters add to the French country vibe and can be simply moved away to turn the table into extra workspace.  Table: Pottery Barn chairs: Wayfair flooring: hickory, The Tile Guy refrigerator, dishwasher: KitchenAid