Maximizing a Small Kitchen

When opera star Renée Fleming downsized from a spacious home to a city apartment, she was determined to keep all the comforts of her former kitchen. A clever small kitchem makeover allowed for a dining area and an efficient work space.

Create Efficiency

Reordering the appliances in the kitchen captured more counter space, including a serving area next to the new breakfast nook. The gas range, now situated to the right of the sink, is topped with a new microwave. The dishwasher, between the table and the sink, is perfectly positioned for quick cleanups.

Before

The small galley kitchen, with adjoining butler's pantry, proved unsuitable for Renee, who loves to cook. "It was retro in a charming sort of way," she says, but the space hadn't been renovated in years. Appliances were repositioned and the layout reconfigured for a more efficient work space.

The Homeowner: Renee Fleming

Renee Fleming, the renowned soprano who performs regularly at the world's great opera houses, hired interior designer John Buscarello to reimage and update her Manhattan kitchen. "I love that every single inch of this kitchen is used for something," says Renee. It's so functional." Renee's latest CD is "Homage" (Decca).

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