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136 Feature 8. Open & Airy To promote an airier appearance, fix upper cabinets only for the side with the longer units. Keep the other side sans wall storage. But if you must, floating or open shelving helps maintain the breezy look. 6. Portable Countertop Space By using movable carts or rolling butcher block tables, homeowners of cramped kitchens can get extra work space whenever needed. The best part is that these can be pushed out and hidden from sight, or used as a buffet in the dining area when you have company over. 7. L Marks the Spot Occasionally referred to as the corner kitchen, the L-shaped layout is easily the most versatile of the lot because it can accommodate both small and spacious workspaces. Formed by two rows of cabinets that meet at, you guessed it, a corner, its basic dimensions really depend on your floor size. The best part is two users can easily work in the same spot, as the counters face two directions. No jostling for space needed. With more room, some homeowners might even adorn their kitchen with an island. IMAGE COURTESY OF KITCHEN CRAFT IMAGE COURTESY OF HAFARY IMAGE COURTESY OF GARDEN TRADING