One of the greatest design challenges for this young couple was making their tiny kitchen functional for their needs. When they first moved in they realized the kitchen sink was in the laundry room, so they added a spacious island with a built-in sink in the kitchen, which not only resolved the issue but also provided ample space for storage.
![“I think my own personal style is a bit of French design [and] a little bit of English, but I just love that overly collected, curated, layered space that looks lived in and comfortable,” Paige says.](https://thecottagejournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Photo-May-05-2022-2-46-08-PM_OTR-feat-218x150.jpg "Designer Paige Kontrafouris Layers Her 100-Year-Old Home with Collected Treasures")
