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Homes & Gardens
Sophie Edwards

I thought I was over this anti-trend color, but Audrey Hepburn's New York apartment proves it's the best choice for small kitchens

Audrey hepburn on a black background.

I have lived in a big city for most of my adult life; first New York, and then London. As for most people, a big city, for me, has always meant living in a small apartment with a teeny tiny kitchen.

In fact, archival images show that even Audrey Hepburn sacrificed space for access to the Big Apple. A 1954 picture reveals that the Breakfast at Tiffany's actress did most of her cooking in an ultra-narrow galley kitchen. Despite the low square footage of the space, her kitchen appears bright and expansive. One color is to blame: white.

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