Kitchen Woes

As we continue to set up our Tiny House, one of the hardest things to figure out has been what to do with the kitchen. While I’ve seen much smaller kitchens, the biggest issue with it has been the lack of storage. With only a couple drawers below the sink and no cupboards otherwise, it’s left us to come up with some creative storage ideas.

Since we also needed a table, we decided a kitchen island that provided some storage, counter top space, and eating area would fit all of our needs. However, finding an existing island that actually did all of those things was easier said than done.

After browsing many that we liked, but didn’t quite meet all of our needs, I think we finally have a simple, but effective plan to build one. Until then, here are some of the islands we liked that helped us come to our final plan.

kitchen island wood and metal
from World Market

kitchen island and stools
from Messes of Men

Distressed Kitchen Island
from Hammer and Hand Imports

Rustic Wooden Kitchen Island
from Iron Works

Trevor

Michigan Cutting Board

A coworker recently commissioned me to make a Michigan cutting board for her friend’s wedding and I remembered this great cutting board tutorial from Design Sponge. I took the basic plans, changed the shape to an upper and lower peninsula, and now her friend has a new cutting board for his wedding this weekend.

Michigan cutting board

Trevor

Dream Kitchen

I was recently introduced to Gojee, a search engine for recipes. I enjoy the sites simple, image heavy design. This discovery has rejuvenated my love for cooking, after about a year of disinterest. The advantage is, obviously, eating great food. The disadvantage is dreaming of the perfect kitchen.

Petit Cake Stands
Petite Treat Stands from Sweet Lulu

KitchenAid Mixer
Turquoise KitchenAid Mixer from amazon

Granny Chic Potholders
Granny Chic Potholders from House 8810

jadeite love
Jadeite Love from polly peachums

I might act like a dude in most areas of life, but I become a complete broad when it comes to kitchens. Give me some 1950s Jadeite Fire-King bake ware and I’ll give you a Betty Draper.

Mary