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"   VIEW MORE PHOTOS &amp;quot;How are we going to do all that?&amp;quot; Not the most inspiring of words, but designer Lois Horan, of Crown Point Cabinetry in Claremont, New Hampshire, admits that it&amp;#039;s just what she wondered while standing in the tiny kitchen of Gina and Ian Smith&amp;#039;s 1920s cottage-style home with their extensive storage wish list in hand. At just 8514 feet, the space was more aptly sized for a walk-in closet than luxe gourmet kitchen with all the organizational bells and whistles. A classic galley, it consisted of two parallel walls of cabinetry and appliances separated by a walkway to an outdated bathroom on one end and an outdoor deck on the other. Over the sink was the room&amp;#039;s only window, which directly faced the kitchen doorway, shining light into the adjacent dining room instead of keeping it where it was needed most. Over the years, updates had been limited to faux-wood flooring, paint and stainless appliances. Storage was confined to generic utilitarian cabinets with limited shelving and narrow drawers. With one 3-year-old son (and a second child on the way) and two lively dachshunds, the kitchen was overflowing with everything from sippy cups to dog-food bags. A change was long overdue. Design Points  Stay true to the way you live Because the kitchen is a hub of constant activity, it&amp;#039;s essential that form and function mesh gracefully\u2014especially when it&amp;#039;s a small space. The secret to this kitchen&amp;#039;s success is in the balance struck between these two elements.  \u2022 Kids, Canines and Their Stuff: Concealed storage in the banquette\u2014drawers pull out from under the benches\u2014was originally conceived as a place to put toys and games, but also hold linens and other essentials. Set close to the floor, they are easy for kids to access and operate. In the base of the peninsula, a cupboard space has been customized as a gated pet den, where the family dogs can rest undisturbed without being underfoot.  \u2022 Make Every Square Inch Count: By focusing on the smallest details, these homeowners maxed out their kitchen&amp;#039;s storage potential. Rollout tray pantries provide more storage than traditional cabinetry with fixed shelves. A towel rack is slipped into a three-inch opening.  \u2022 Invest in the Best: Top quality, durable materials may cost more upfront, but over time you&amp;#039;ll reap the benefits of not having to replace them due to wear. The cabinets in this kitchen are quarter-sawn oak. Soapstone is used for the counters. It&amp;#039;s easily worked, which allows indulgence in such niceties as integral drainboards and rounded edges. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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