They say rules are made to be broken, and it turns out, small kitchens are the place designers often throw out the rule book. When space is at a premium, taking the unconventional route is the most effective way to maximize looks and functionality.
When taking small kitchen design rules into consideration, decipher what makes sense for your scheme. A small kitchen doesn't always offer the space to be rigid with distance between appliances, or accommodate an island, for that matter, so the irregular choice might just make the most sense.
