Designing a more compact space comes with challenges, and one of the most common questions is what's the best layout for a small kitchen. You still need the same appliances as a large kitchen ...

Galley kitchen layouts were once known for being cramped and dated, but Mark Ruffalo's narrow kitchen is completely changing ...

but this design really proves that sometimes the less-considered layouts can be the most effective in spaces large and small.

"Small kitchens can still be grand ... If you have a narrow kitchen, you'll need to think a bit outside the box for your layout. Often, these plans revolve around an island.

Second, and most importantly in my opinion, he has selected elevated natural materials for his small kitchen layout. Some of my hangups around galley kitchens probably come from the fact that I ...