How a Mom of 3 Created the Most Efficient Kitchen Ever

Aside from knocking down the wall between the kitchen and den, Joni and Chip chose gray-washed porcelain wood tile flooring, reflective backsplash tiles, and a mix of floating open shelves and upper cabinets to create an airy ambience. Yet the real triumph of the kitchen's makeover lies in the creative storage solutions sprinkled throughout. These cleverly concealed nooks and organization tricks are what make seemingly less practical design features — hello, floating shelves — actually functional. The best part? You don't need a total kitchen overhaul to adopt them!