Simmering with colors seemingly spilled from jars of paprika, saffron, and sage, this pint-size kitchen bubbles over with textural interest and contemporary convenience.

After closing off a back hall entry into the kitchen to get more uninterrupted wall space, the homeowners seasoned the room with earthy tones and textures of luminous stainless steel, rippled glass, and slate. Because of the tight quarters, they kept the design simple, installing the same tiles on the floor as on the backsplash.

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