Style Guide: Kitchens
Real-Life Redo: Hardworking Small Kitchen
Rethinking the layout of Features Editor Jessica Thuston’s cramped kitchen resulted in a space that’s as good-looking as it is hardworking. Here are her tips for kitchen remodeling.
Save Money with Stock Cabinetry
To stay on budget, Jessica used stock cabinetry. “It has come a long way!” she says. “You can find well-made, attractive cabinets
with storage options galore (called ‘semicustom cabinets’) at most home-improvement centers.” She recommends opting for “solid
wood cabinet doors to withstand wear and tear.” She also found hardware similar to a pricey version she liked for only $1.
Having saved on the cabinets, she chose to splurge on Alabama white marble countertops. Friends had warned her that they were
impractical, but she has found that the few small rings on the marble add to the room’s “timeless character.”
Her hardworking stock cabinetry features this slide-out cutting board.
