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Homes & Gardens
Molly Malsom

3 Clever Ways to Double Your Kitchen Countertop Space Fast Without Renovating

An airy kitchen diner with a large marble island separating worksurfaces and a rectangular dining table with three chairs pulled up to it. .

When you're working with a smaller footprint, it's usually the countertops that are in short supply. Even when you've nailed the cabinet storage with smart solutions, it's not quite so easy to maximize usable surface space.

So how can you make your kitchen countertops stretch further without renovating? Well, designers have a few tips and tricks that are low effort and affordable, but create plenty of usable surface space. It's about working with the footprint you have, rather than fighting it. From introducing freestanding furniture pieces to accessories that create multi-purpose stations, these are the easy ways you can maximize your countertop space that look good without spending a fortune.

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