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s A kitchenette is just a “simplified kitchen paired down to the essentials,” shares MacKenzie Cain, interior designer for Chicago’s Habitar Design. Those essentials depend on the use of the space, but generally include a small refrigerator, microwave, sink, stovetop, countertop, and cabinetry. “If it is not the main source of someone’s daily kitchen needs, it might only feature a fridge and microwave. If this is an in-law suite, it would include more features,” Cain adds. Still, despite its miniature nature, a kitchenette is an important part of the guest quarters, just as the kitchen is the heart of a...