Small Kitchen in the Stone Villa

There’s something heartwarming about this small kitchen in the stone villa. Actually, I kind of have a thing for small kitchens. For some reason, the houses we’ve been in the longest, have had them and I’ve really grown to prefer the smaller space. For the day to day, I find them so comfortable- everything is within arms reach and they’re easy to clean. They can sometimes be challenging for larger gatherings, but really it just takes a little more planning ahead.

As Thanksgiving approaches for my US family and friends I thought it would be a nice time to “tour” the small kitchen in the stone villa.

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There’s a rustic warmth to the entire villa and the kitchen is no different. It has a spot for everything that is necessary, as well as a few things that just make me happy. I love the colored stone tiles that are different from the rest of the house and the cabinetry and terracotta tiles are a nod to Tuscan styling.

Small Kitchen Organization

There are only 5 cabinets and I’ve organized them this way:

1. Pantry
2. Plates, bowls and glass ware
3. Pots, Pans, Mixing Bowls, food storage containers
4. Under Sink : cleaning supplies, garbage bags, dust pan, recycling bins
5. Small appliances and miscellaneous.

There are 3 drawers and I’ve organized them this way:

1. Silverware and kitchen knives
2. Tea towels, dish towels, dish drying pads, oven mitts
3. Foils, wraps, baking paper, bread baskets & miscellaneous

There’s an additional 4 small, shallow drawers that hold things like tea, baking supplies, candles, etc.

The dishwasher is hidden and I love that it doesn’t detract from the old world charm of the rest of the kitchen. There is no microwave. I suppose we could put one on the refrigerator, but I honestly don’t miss it. I only used a microwave for reheating leftovers and occasionally for defrosting things.

The refrigerator is new and while it’s small by US standards it’s very common here. The same with the oven and stove top. We don’t stock up with huge grocery hauls any more and find our selves just getting what we need for the next couple of days. Everything is very fresh, so this is the best way and no large pantry is necessary.

My favorite spot is the kitchen window. It’s a bright spot that looks out to the little garden beside the terrace. I love that there’s enough space for keeping herbs handy for cooking. The large, shallow sink is made of stone from near the house. I’m finding that there’s something about real stone that has an indestructible, secure quality about it. I’m still figuring out how I’d like to set up things around the sink area.

This was the setup I had at our Virginia house and I’d like to do something similar here. It’s pretty, but simple and functional.

The exact dispensers, brushes and riser I used can be found here. Such a simple thing, but really helps to keep the sink area tidy.

Small kitchen/Cozy kitchen

I love cooking, and there’s something especially nice about cooking in this cozy kitchen. Preparing a nourishing meal with the freshest ingredients feels so satisfying to me. Before diving into cooking dinner, I like to light a candle and put on a favorite playlist (I shared the Autumn one I’m loving here). Troy and I usually enjoy a little aperitivo—maybe a caprese salad, a simple board of cheeses, cured meats, and olives, or just some good sourdough with olive oil, salt, and pepper. It’s the perfect start to a relaxed evening in and I highly recommend it.

Do You Like Small Kitchens?

Do you like them or does the very thought of one make you claustrophobic? If our 13 moves haven’t made it obvious, I’m naturally pretty adaptable. But out of all the kitchens I’ve had, small ones have been my favorite.

What do you think of this stone villa kitchen? Do you think you’d like it? I’d love to hear your comments and if you have any questions please ask away! Let me know if you’re interested in seeing other spaces in this old villa. Thanks so much for stopping by and reading!

You can read more about the house and the village here, here, and here.

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