Small kitchens that still get the job done...

Chris and I don't have a very large kitchen in our new apartment. It has no windows, but a decent sized pantry - which really helps. Counter space is scant - so we purchased a long, narrow baker's cart at ikea - which was worth every penny. I'm about to stencil the kitchen with a sheen effect - high gloss and matte - in a lovely navy indigo to contrast our beige-pink backsplash and white cabinets. I've been searching through a lot of kitchen inspiration lately and thought I'd share some of my favorite finds...

This painted wallpaper looks stunning.  Our kitchen is going to be painted a very dark indigo - so I like finding other dark kitchens.
via Design Sponge

 Our kitchen absolutely wouldn't work with out our baker's cart.  They are essential for small kitchens.
via Apartment Therapy

via BHG

 Lots of shelving make up for a lack of cabinets.
via Country Living

a puppy in a basket - what else does a kitchen need?
via Rue Mag

oh my...the organization junkie in me gets a bit too excited by this armoire of canisters...
 via Pinterest

love, love, love, love a rug like this in the kitchen. beautiful.  It would look great in our navy/indigo kitchen, too.
via Little Green Notebook

Do you have a little kitchen? How do you make the most of your space?

Design mashUp: an array of eye candy for every room in the home

Just a little pick me up to help you get through this afternoon:

fabulous, fabulous bathroom wall
apartment therapy

great wall color, gorgeous and simple wood bed, luxe mirror
via Home Sweet Home

an eclectic entryway
from our dearly departed Domino

Wouldn't you love to wake up in the morning and have a rack of the day's outfit options ready for you to choose from?
via Pinterest

garden blueprints hanging from a spring mantle
Knitting Iris on Flickr

Amazing home office/library set up
via Design Inspiration [SK]

via Schibsted Forlag

Never fails to disappoint: Canadian House and Home

Oh Canadian House and Home, how I wish a year subscription shipped to the states weren't so pricey. I often argue with myself though that it would be worth it. I often check them out at the bookstore but it's just not the same as having it in my home, and the magazine is consistently gorgeous.





via Apartment Therapy

I really like the picture ledge on the wall.
via igloo blog




via At Home with Kim Vallee
look at the back wall! so pretty


via The Door Store


via Double Happiness

via This is Glamorous

via Design*Sponge


via Paper Pursuits