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Sarah Paulson's tiny white kitchen is an intelligent way to make the most of a small space – it is one the best I've seen

Many individuals have trouble deciding how to make use of a small space. It can seem more challenging than decorating a larger room, but it simply requires some careful planning. Some of my favourite spaces are compact rooms – when done correctly, they can feel entirely suited to the owner and the house.

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Paulson, a former New Yorker, who now resides in Los Angeles, is accustomed to living in small spaces. This charming home is no larger than a typical one-bedroom flat in London, so transforming it into a showpiece wasn't challenging for the Emmy Award-winning actress.

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Transforming a small kitchen into a masterpiece is no easy task, but this room demonstrates that it's definitely possible to achieve.

I really enjoy improving smaller areas, which is a bit funny because I've spent most of my working life designing really big ones," says designer Guy Goodfellow. "For some reason, I find more satisfaction in the cleverness needed for those smaller spaces.

'You want to make the most of every available nook in smaller kitchens,' he says. 'Next, try to conceal most kitchen components, as this will make the space appear more spacious.'

The lamp will help to scatter light round the room.

Joa Studholme, colour curator at Farrow & Ball, believes that employing colour to create a seamless transition will visually extend your room.

‘If your kitchen is a bit cramped, it’s a fantastic concept to paint the cabinets the same colour as the walls,' she says. 'The walls should be painted with wipeable modern emulsion and the cabinets in super-durable modern eggshell. This will make the space appear roomier and less utilitarian – more akin to a living room than a kitchen.’

In any UK kitchen, there's a fine line between aid and obstruction when it comes to planning kitchen islands and worktop space, but the issue is intensified in smaller spaces. It often makes sense to optimise storage with built-in units on as many walls as possible, however, that can constrain work surface space.

In this delightful area, Paulson required an island for crucial preparation space but concluded that a bottom-heavy design would contribute to the kitchen feeling cramped.

This streamlined design, in the shape of an L, has legs which match the counter's height, letting light pass through and keeping more flooring on view. It makes the most of the available prep space while not creating a hindrance.

To make the most of a limited space, think about the natural flow of a room. Where feasible, removing doors and architraves will enhance the flow. Fitted furniture can assist in using every available space to the fullest, giving you opportunities to think creatively about placing additional cabinets and drawers in unoks and other small areas.

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