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Why French Kitchens Stay Small

French kitchens are famously compact by American standards, and that is deliberate. A smaller kitchen means everything is within arm's reach. Efficiency over square footage. You need less than you think.

Open every drawer and cabinet in your kitchen. Remove five items you have not used in six months. The French keep only what they use weekly. Counter space is sacred. Clear it.

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A magnetic knife strip for the wall. Eliminates the knife block from your counter. French kitchens mount tools on walls, not on surfaces.

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