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Who says that even in a cramped apartment galley kitchen you can't have it all? Careful thought went into the design of this freestanding cabinetry that provides a multitude of uses and takes advantage of every last inch of space.

Deciding on a deep cherry finish to complement the darker grain of the hardwood floor was a bold statement in such a small room. Keeping the upper cabinets glass, the desktop stainless steel and the hardware long and sleek, prevent the unit from being perceived as overly dark or heavy. In fact, the room actually feels larger, is much more functional, and makes the most of an "unfitted-kitchen"–a trend most often associated with very large homes.

As a stand-alone piece the unit can move with you and has the versatility to work in really any room of the house for any number of uses. The uppers are halogen-lit with glass shelving for visible storage and display, and under cabinet lighting makes for an effective work surface. The lower drawers are a modular unit on casters (and fitted inside for hanging files), allowing you to pull up one or two chairs as a breakfast bar, work station or home office.

	The clean lines and bold texture of these woven abacca tubchairs provide a smooth transition between the disparate styles of the French country armoire and a contemporary, barely-there stainless steel floor lamp. Floating one of the chairs into the room at a 90 degree angle to the other actually gives the illusion of more space, rather than if all of the furniture pieces were backed up against the wall. "Paola" chairs, Roche Bobois; Seat cushions covered in Royal Suede: Antelope by Brentano, available through your designer at Primavera Interior Furnishings; Pelted square cushions in sheared beaver, Paula Lishman International; "Sophie Stands Up" floor lamp by Cedric Sportes, Eurolite; French armoire entertainment centre in walnut, Jeffrey Stolberg Design; Floral design, Emblem 416-972-9878.
	Who says that even in a cramped apartment galley kitchen you can't have it all? Careful thought went into the design of this freestanding cabinetry that provides a multitude of uses and takes advantage of every last inch of space. Deciding on a deep cherry finish to complement the darker grain of the hardwood floor was a bold statement in such a small room. Keeping the upper cabinets glass, the desktop stainless steel and the hardware long and sleek, prevent the unit from being perceived as overly dark or heavy. In fact, the room actually feels larger, is much more functional, and makes the most of an "unfitted-kitchen"–a trend most often associated with very large homes. As a stand-alone piece the unit can move with you and has the versatility to work in really any room of the house for any number of uses. The uppers are halogen-lit with glass shelving for visible storage and display, and under cabinet lighting makes for an effective work surface. The lower drawers are a modular unit on casters (and fitted inside for hanging files), allowing you to pull up one or two chairs as a breakfast bar, work station or home office. Freestanding cabinetry, Bellini Custom Cabinetry 416-787-4799; Stainless steel desktop, Serious Stainless; Ash hardwood flooring in Oxblood, Floorworks.
	Add extra luxe to your home office with great accessories like this handcrafted leather journal– constructed in butter-soft suede by employing an ancient process taught by Venetian bookbinders. Journal by Darren Cole, Rialto Books ; Stainless steel desktop, Serious Stainless; Custom picture frames, Fotiou Frames.