Brightening up a dark and crammed kitchen is easier than it may look, according to Home and Garden Television (HGTV).The HGTV website featured a top kitchen revamp that displayed simple innovations with a focus on the positioning of appliances showcasing the benefits of compact kitchen design.The room in question was a 20-year-old tiny, dark kitchen which lacked the space even for a dishwasher when HGTV host Joan Kohn first paid a visit but with the help of top designers the home improvement site claimed the area was transformed.The kitchen was first of all gutted, before light-coloured tiles and wall colours were introduced to give a more spacious feel, all adding to the space efficiency of compact appliances brought in.A narrower fridge, stove and dishwasher opened up room for the inclusion of a dishwasher, while a compact sink was fitted directly over an angled corner, maximising room on countertops either side of it.UK DIYers tackling none-too spacious kitchens could benefit from space efficient sinks like the Franke Compact Nova, which measures only 100cm across and could even combine with a sink waste disposal unit.