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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Devin Toolen

My Parisian rental apartment had a genius wall-mounted table – and now I'm convinced it's the perfect easy idea for every tiny kitchen

A kitchen with white walls, art hanging, a brick accent wall, and a small table with a vase of flowers on top.

If you've ever been to Paris, or any major city for that matter, you know that space is a luxury. Learning how to make even the smallest spaces more functional takes lots of creativity and, in my opinion, maximum brain power. So when I checked into my tiny Parisian Airbnb on a recent trip, I was mind-blown by this simple yet totally ingenious style-forward, space-saving idea – a wall-mounted table, made from a chic marble shelf.

Rather than a large table dominating the small kitchen, the owners of this Airbnb chose to mount a sleek marble slab to the wall, supported by some weight-bearing brackets. In turn, they created a charming spot to drink a coffee or eat a snack, all while saving space and making the kitchen feel bigger than it actually is. It all felt very Parisian.

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