Well I’ve struggled with what advice I should give you all. I’ve been through the remodel process now and I’ve supervised at least a dozen others in the past year. I have a wealth of advice to give you so if you have any particular questions just ask. Leave a message for me on our blog.

The most consistent compliment we get on our home is how cool it is for a little house. Our house is just over 1100 sq.ft. but because of a few things we have done it feels much larger. I thought I would give you all a few tips on how to maximize your space and make your home feel much larger than it actually is.

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Big ideas for a small kitchen!

Grand dreams but short on space? What can you do when you have a small, cramped kitchen but dream of something bigger? Even if you cannot physically expand space, there are definitely things you can do. Here’s a few:

1. Know What You Want

First please - and I mean it - face it: you won’t have everything in a small kitchen you’d have in a large one. So think through what you really need - I think the first thing is cooking. Entertaining, laundry and the in-house cat paradise probably comes after, if ever. When you’re ready, concentrate on these functions and priorities. Now let’s see what you can do:

Most residents here in New York City live in high-rise apartments or condos where every square foot is very valuable. Nothing can make a small apartment feel smaller than disorganization. On cityhammer.com, there are many categories of home improvement specialists listed, but closet organizers are one of the most popular searches.

Here are some great closet organizer tips from some of the best closet organizers and “built-in” people in New York City. Some of these tips may require professional help so feel free to visit www.cityhammer.com to find the right company for the job.