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Affordable Small Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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Paris-ci Monsieur Haussmann
Paris-ci Monsieur Haussmann
Prisca Pellerin Architecture & IntérieurPrisca Pellerin Architecture & Intérieur
@Claire Curt
Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Paris with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and no island.
Soho Loft
Soho Loft
BBD LifestyleBBD Lifestyle
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, dark wood cabinets, a submerged sink, quartz worktops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tiled splashback and no island.
Perfect Wall House
Perfect Wall House
Rauser DesignRauser Design
Casey Dunn
This is an example of a small rural single-wall kitchen in Austin with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, soapstone worktops, black splashback and stainless steel appliances.
A. Projects - Bush St
A. Projects - Bush St
Leicht Haus by Blue PlumLeicht Haus by Blue Plum
Narrow L-shaped kitchen that features Leicht cabinetry
Design ideas for a small modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and no island.
Black and White San Francisco Kitchen- Gilmans Kitchens and Baths
Black and White San Francisco Kitchen- Gilmans Kitchens and Baths
Gilmans Kitchens and BathsGilmans Kitchens and Baths
Treve Johnson Photography
Design ideas for a small traditional kitchen/diner in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island and marble flooring.
Lost Creek
Lost Creek
Soledad Builders, LLCSoledad Builders, LLC
Atelier Wong Photography
Small midcentury u-shaped kitchen/diner in Austin with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Silver Lake Guest House
Silver Lake Guest House
Battle Associates, ArchitectsBattle Associates, Architects
Woodsy kitchen for guest house. This project was a Guest House for a long time Battle Associates Client. Smaller, smaller, smaller the owners kept saying about the guest cottage right on the water's edge. The result was an intimate, almost diminutive, two bedroom cottage for extended family visitors. White beadboard interiors and natural wood structure keep the house light and airy. The fold-away door to the screen porch allows the space to flow beautifully. Photographer: Nancy Belluscio
Matte white
Matte white
Sussex Kitchen and BedroomsSussex Kitchen and Bedrooms
Inspiration for a small modern u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Other with white cabinets, lino flooring and no island.
Paddington
Paddington
Libby Winberg InteriorsLibby Winberg Interiors
Photo credit Thomas Dalhoff
Small contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar and medium hardwood flooring.
Fox Point Kitchen Remodel
Fox Point Kitchen Remodel
Jerrica Zaric Interior Design, LLCJerrica Zaric Interior Design, LLC
Jerrica Zaric Interior Design, LLC transformed a cramped, L-shaped kitchen into a fresh, contemporary space with increased work space and functionality. Photographer: ryanhainey.com
Kitchen Remodels
Kitchen Remodels
Tebou Carpentry & WoodworkingTebou Carpentry & Woodworking
Small traditional l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Boston with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
East Van Condo
East Van Condo
Martin PennelsMartin Pennels
Renovation of 1970's East Vancouver Condo apartment. Full gut rehab in bathroom and kitchen, providing open kitchen/dining, and new office/2nd bedroom. Upgrades to sound insulation, ventilation, mould resistance, lowVOC / urea formaldehyde free products throughout, Many recycled and upcycled elements utilized, including cabinetry, hardwood flooring and light fixtures.
Millsbrae Kitchen Remodel
Millsbrae Kitchen Remodel
Essence Design StudioEssence Design Studio
Design ideas for a small farmhouse u-shaped kitchen/diner in Cincinnati with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback and stainless steel appliances.
Rossmoor Remodel
Rossmoor Remodel
Amanda Armstrong SavaAmanda Armstrong Sava
Kyle Hixon, Precision Cabinets & Trim
Inspiration for a small classic l-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
White and Warm
White and Warm
Performance Kitchens & HomePerformance Kitchens & Home
Voted best of Houzz 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017! Since 1974, Performance Kitchens & Home has been re-inventing spaces for every room in the home. Specializing in older homes for Kitchens, Bathrooms, Den, Family Rooms and any room in the home that needs creative storage solutions for cabinetry. We offer color rendering services to help you see what your space will look like, so you can be comfortable with your choices! Our Design team is ready help you see your vision and guide you through the entire process! Photography by: Juniper Wind Designs LLC
Black in the 'Stow
Black in the 'Stow
PlaceDesign Kitchens and InteriorsPlaceDesign Kitchens and Interiors
The view from the sofa into the kitchen. A relatively small space but good coming has meant the area feels uncluttered yet still has a lot of storage.
CHIC HISTORIC SMALL KITCHEN
CHIC HISTORIC SMALL KITCHEN
Molly J Littlejohn DesignMolly J Littlejohn Design
Inspiration for a small classic galley enclosed kitchen in Portland with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, wood worktops, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and black worktops.
Kitchen remodel in Friedrichshain, Berlin.
Kitchen remodel in Friedrichshain, Berlin.
Nomads at homeNomads at home
Kitchen remodel, apartment renovation, 35 m2 | Berlin | Friedrichshain | 2020 Scope of work: Conception Planning, Furniture Design, Budgeting, Detailed Planning, Sourcing, Contractors Evaluation, Site Supervision ulia and Mathieu are a couple who have lived in Berlin-Friedrichshain for several years. Although they loved their apartment, they were never satisfied with their kitchen and dining area. Although the space was large, it felt cramped. There were many doorways and it was difficult to make it functional. Plus, there just wasn't enough counter space, and it was difficult to find enough room for all of their kitchen utensils. Julia and Mathieu are two wonderful people who radiated warmth and welcome but the gloomy kitchen did not do justice to their personalities. That is why they reached out to me, hoping that an architect would help them better plan their apartment remodel.
Midcentury Caribbean Home
Midcentury Caribbean Home
Cathie Hong InteriorsCathie Hong Interiors
This artistic and design-forward family approached us at the beginning of the pandemic with a design prompt to blend their love of midcentury modern design with their Caribbean roots. With her parents originating from Trinidad & Tobago and his parents from Jamaica, they wanted their home to be an authentic representation of their heritage, with a midcentury modern twist. We found inspiration from a colorful Trinidad & Tobago tourism poster that they already owned and carried the tropical colors throughout the house — rich blues in the main bathroom, deep greens and oranges in the powder bathroom, mustard yellow in the dining room and guest bathroom, and sage green in the kitchen. This project was featured on Dwell in January 2022.
Vanity Fair Magazine Featured Kitchen Cabinets By Darash
Vanity Fair Magazine Featured Kitchen Cabinets By Darash
By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & ClosetsBy Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets
We are so proud of our client Karen Burrise from Ice Interiors Design to be featured in Vanity Fair. We supplied Italian kitchen and bathrooms for her project.

Affordable Small Kitchen Ideas and Designs

Want to discover beautiful Small kitchen ideas to inspire your new kitchen design? You’ve come to the right place. You can discover millions of Small kitchen designs and ideas; from kitchen islands and storage units, to all sorts of kitchen lighting ideas, such as pendant lighting or under cabinet lighting. Whether you want inspiration for all-in-one fitted kitchen designs, some small kitchen ideas or maybe just some tips for improving your kitchen decor, there are tons of photos to inspire you for your next kitchen project on Houzz.

What kind of kitchen design should I go for?

With so many kitchen ideas and photos to look at you might be a bit overwhelmed when it comes to picking your own kitchen design. If you are updating your kitchen you know what a big and important decision it is to get the design right – the kitchen can be the hub and heart of the home, and it’s unlikely that you would invest in renovating your kitchen again in a few years. But fear not, focusing first on the important elements like layout, cabinet style, worktops and appliances will help you to bring together your dream kitchen design. Additional elements like kitchen lighting, cupboard storage and decor can come after in the kitchen planning process. A kitchen designer or fitter can help you to decide the layout of your kitchen in terms of where to place your kitchen units, appliances and island (if you’re having one), but if you prefer to handle this yourself you can focus on where you want your key elements of your kitchen to be – the oven, hob, sink and fridge. Of course you might be constricted by space, but try to envisage the easiest and most efficient layout based on how you usually like to cook and prepare your food. If you’re fed up of always having to carry dirty pans and pots across the room to the sink, place the sink closer to your oven and hob. Once you have the core elements sorted, consider extra layout considerations, such as where your bins will be stored, where the cutlery draw should be and where small kitchen appliances can be installed.

Should I include a kitchen island?

Kitchen island ideas are abundant these days; it seems most kitchen designs include a kitchen island, if not multiple islands. However, if the layout doesn’t work, especially if you have a small kitchen, then there’s no necessity to add in a kitchen island. You can add a breakfast bar or counter to your existing kitchen units, or stick with a good old-fashioned dining table if you don’t need the extra work surfaces. That said, if you do have the room, take a look at some kitchen island ideas to see if the designs inspire you for your kitchen. There are a huge variety of island designs to cater to different needs – you can have sinks, ovens, hobs, wine storage and all sorts of drawers and organisers built-in, you can have separate bars and counters that extend from your island, or you could go for a kitchen island on wheels to make your kitchen layout more versatile.

How do I choose my kitchen units and cabinets?

When picking out kitchen units and cupboard styles for a fitted kitchen, you’ll first want to consider the more practical questions – how many units do you need? How many cupboards and drawers do you need? Do you need extra kitchen storage built into your units? It’s always best to overestimate how much kitchen storage you’ll need as we all tend to have a habit of filling up whatever current space we have to the maximum. Next you can consider kitchen cabinet style and colour. Shaker style cabinets and raised and recessed panel cabinets offer a more traditional kitchen cabinet look, while flat panel cabinet doors tend to lend more to the modern and contemporary style. However, going for raised or recessed panel work in a striking colour such as dark blue, green or black can still work with contemporary kitchen ideas. White kitchens can give a sleek and clean feel, but remember you may have to do a bit more cleaning of those cupboard doors if you want everything to stay shiny and fresh. Of course, grey kitchens are the neutral colour choice du jour and can be paired with pale and rich shades alike if you want your fitted kitchen cupboards to contrast with your worktop, splashback, floor, or all of the above. Exposed shelving and storage is also popular for eclectic, Scandi and industrial-inspired looks, so you could opt for glass-fronted cabinets or no wall-mounted cabinets at all. Remember that this will require more restraint in what you can store and more effort in keeping it looking presentable compared to what is stored away hastily behind cupboard doors. The kitchen cupboard handles are also another element to decide upon – do you want traditional round knobs, modern metal bars, country kitchen cup handles or maybe to go ultra sleek with a completely handleless kitchen?

What kitchen storage ideas should I consider?

If you want to keep your kitchen well-stocked and well-equipped but don’t want it spilling over with clutter, then you’ll need to rely on good kitchen storage. Apart from the usual fitted kitchen cupboards and drawer space, there are many other ways of keeping your kitchen tidy. Whilst a large kitchen pantry is the dream of most homeowners, it can’t always be a reality. However, there are now lots of pull out compartments and drawers with trays and shelving that can act as mini kitchen pantries, and you can install handy cupboard organisers that fit onto the inside of the door to make the most of your cupboard space. You can also look at corner drawers and cupboards that open up to reveal lots of extra storage. Rails or small shelves along your kitchen walls or splashback can help with hanging utensils or pans, or storing small items like herbs and spices in an usually empty space. Buy extra kitchen storage products for your home on Houzz

Are there small kitchen ideas for small spaces?

If you’re working with a galley kitchen, a one-wall kitchen in an open plan space or just a pretty small kitchen, there are some small kitchen ideas that can help you get the most out of your cooking and dining area. If you find that you don’t utilise the back of your cupboards (maybe they become the graveyard for out-of-date tin cans), you could decide to go with shallower kitchen units to free up some extra floor space in front of your cabinets. As mentioned, open shelving or glass-fronted cabinets are a popular trend and they should make the space feel more open and less boxed-in. However, if you have the capacity for it, cupboards and kitchen units that maximise the floor-to-ceiling space you have will mean you can use all of that for valuable kitchen storage. Wall or ceiling racks could be a useful solution for hanging pans and pots if you’ve run out of cupboards in which to store them. Kitchen ideas and accessories such as baskets, trolleys and storage jars are both aesthetically pleasing and practical as they give you extra storage space. Kitchen appliances like a fridge or dishwasher can be tucked away in built-in units in fitted kitchens so they blend into your layout and don’t make the space look crowded. Discover all the small kitchen ideas you could need by taking a look at photos of compact kitchens.

What sort of kitchen lighting should I go for?

In the kitchen you need to have practical lighting – no one wants to chop, cut and cook in a dingy room. Kitchen ceiling lights are probably the best way to go, but should you opt for recessed spotlights or traditional hanging ceiling lights? While spotlight LED kitchen lighting will give you excellent light, they may not fit with a design that’s not contemporary. Traditional chandelier lights could work for other kitchen styles, and of course, kitchen pendant lighting comes in all sorts of styles, colours and designs. While the popular choice is to go with one or two pendant lights over your kitchen island, you could also opt for a single pendant light over your dining space, or a few spaced out across your kitchen. Of course, if you want good lighting for your worktops, under-cabinet lighting is the way forward. Speak to your kitchen supplier about having this pre-installed, or there are a number of easy-install options you can fit yourself or with the help of a lighting expert or electrician. In the market for your kitchen lighting today? Once you’ve found some inspiring kitchen lighting ideas here, take a look at our kitchen lighting products to find the new lights for your kitchen project.

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