These 14 Compact Kitchen Renovations Start With the Best Ingredients

Furniture designer Ash Dipert transformed three disused structures behind his parents’ Craftsman home in Bakersfield, California, into a fun and functional accessory dwelling unit. The kitchen includes a long, curved terrazzo counter and a pink-tile backsplash hiding two pull-down compartments: one for an induction cooktop, the other—with a rounded top to match the arch motif—for a knife block and cutting board, complete with an automatic light.