Without a rail, pegboard, hooks, and shelving, a small kitchen is hard to keep organized. We’re taking cues from this Swedish kitchen that’s custom fit with a storage rail, deep drawers, and restaurant cart. Here, we’ve listed all the key elements and storage tricks to adopt at home.
Above: The kitchen operations consist of a stainless restaurant cart, a compact Bertazzoni range, and a set of plywood drawers. Photograph courtesy of Stadshem .
Above: A small round dining table is paired with a mix of vintage chairs. Photograph courtesy of Stadshem .
Kitchen Basics
Above: The Regency Stainless Steel Commercial Work Table with galvanized legs and undershelf is $147.99 at Webstaurant Store. Another option is the Coterie Kitchen Cart with two stainless steel shelves for $699 at CB2. For a kitchen island already kitted out with sink and storage drawers, check out Vipp’s Kitchen Island Module and see it in action in our post The Browsable Beach House: The Line Hits the Hamptons . Above: The Bertazzoni Professional Series 24-Inch Gas Range is $2,099 at AJ Madison. (We also featured the range in our post 10 Easy Pieces: Compact Cooking Appliances .) Above: For a similar vent, consider the Broan PM Series 20-Inch Custom Hood Power Module . The hood is available with a non-ducted filter kit to purchase separately; it’s $139 at AJ Madison. Above: The Grohe Starlight Chrome Minta Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet is $419.30 for the SuperSteel finish (shown here) at Faucet.com. For more ideas, see 10 Easy Pieces: Best Budget Kitchen Faucets . Above: Ikea’s budget Norrsjön stainless steel sink is $215.50.
Lighting
Above: Louis Poulsen’s PH50 Pendant Light in white is $996 at 2Modern. Above: The Original BTC Stirrup 3 Wall Sconce in black is $885 at Horne. The Small Satellite Wall Sconce from Brass Brothers has a similar look for $355 at Horne.
Furniture
Above: The Brio Adjustable Dining Table e with oak top is $1,950 at Design Within Reach. Above: The Thonet No.18 Chair in natural oak finish (shown) is available by contacting Thonet . Above: Ikea’s Skogsta Chair in acacia is $49.
On the Rail
Above: Ikea’s largest Grundtal Rail measures 31.5 inches and can be connected to another Grundtal rail of the same or different length for greater extension; $9.99. Above: The Grundtal S-Hook Set fits with the rail; $2.99 for a set of five at Ikea. Above: The Microplane Classic Stainless Steel Zester is $9.95 at Cutlery & More. Above: The 12.5 Inch Rösle Egg Whisk is $24 at Sur La Table. Above: Fiskars’ 8-Inch Original Orange-Handled Scissors are $9.30 on Amazon. Above: The Station Clock Mini from Muji has a magnetic back; $36. Above: The Tablecraft Stainless Steel 4-Sided Grater is $5.99 at Restaurant Supply. Above: Available in two sizes, Sur La Table’s own Colander with Wire Handle ranges from $19.95 to $24.95. Above: The Rösle Ladles with Pouring Rim is $34 for the 5.4-ounce size at Sur La Table. Above: The four-inch Rösle Skimmer , like the ladle above, has a hook for hanging on a rail; $33 at Sur La Table. Above: The Coarse Mesh Strainer from Rösle is built with a sturdy stainless steel mesh and handle; it ranges from $50 to $70, depending on size, at Sur La Table.
Accessories
Above: The Bambino Cork Tray is €20 ($22) at Ekobo Home. Above: The Porlex JP-30 Stainless Steel Coffee Grinder is $55 from Amazon. Above: The Peugeot Paris U Select Natural Salt & Pepper Mill is $46.50 for the 12-inch size at Williams-Sonoma. Above: The Hybrid Leonia Espresso Cup With Saucer by Seletti is similar to the tea cup used as salt cellar on the kitchen counter; $42 at Horne. Above: Ikea’s Korken Clear Glass Jar with Lid , used in this kitchen as a flower vase, is $3.99. Above: From Danish company H. Skjalm P., the Small Raw Copper Planter (L) and Large Raw Copper Planter (R) are £25 ($32) and £35 ($46), respectively, at the Garden Edit. Above: The Straight Wall Container in solid gray is $16.50 at Global Industries.
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