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Houston, Tx - White Quartz Kitchen Countertops
Houston, Tx - White Quartz Kitchen Countertops
Deluxe CountertopsDeluxe Countertops
Sleek White Quartz selected in our warehouse custom fabricated for this modern home, With a stainless steel undermount sink
This is an example of a small modern l-shaped kitchen/diner in Houston with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, engineered stone countertops, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island and white worktops.
Midtown Update
Midtown Update
Renovation and Construction ServicesRenovation and Construction Services
View from dining into kitchen. This use to be just an upper cabinet but open shelving and a cubby above with a square crown detail really showcases what an update can do to an area. LED lights are recessed into the open shelving.
San Marino Estate Pool House
San Marino Estate Pool House
Nott & AssociatesNott & Associates
The kitchenette with white washed White Oak cabinets and drawers below; hand crafted antique finish for the cabinets above.
Small traditional single-wall kitchen in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback and ceramic splashback.
Downtown Art Deco
Downtown Art Deco
Maven Home InteriorsMaven Home Interiors
Remodeled kitchen for a 1920's building. Includes a single (paneled) dishwasher drawer, microwave drawer and a paneled refrigerator. Open shelving, undercabinet lighting and inset cabinetry.
Vertical Living
Vertical Living
Red Pepper Design & CabinetryRed Pepper Design & Cabinetry
Personal details make it yours. We left open shelving in the wall of pantry cabinets for cookbooks and a small TV.
Design ideas for a small modern kitchen/diner in Denver with light hardwood flooring, brown floors, grey cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances and an island.
Charming House on the Hill
Charming House on the Hill
Kimberlee KristineKimberlee Kristine
RL Miller Photography
Small eclectic l-shaped kitchen/diner in Seattle with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement flooring, an island and black floors.
LA penthouse
LA penthouse
Sagart StudioSagart Studio
sagart studio
Photo of a small contemporary galley kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble worktops, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, white splashback, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Service Area
Service Area
Monteforte Construction Inc.Monteforte Construction Inc.
Old world charm service area. Warm cabinets with glass display fronts. Brick side wall and mahogany flooring.
Small retro galley kitchen pantry in New York with dark wood cabinets, granite worktops, an island, a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, brown splashback, terracotta splashback, white appliances and medium hardwood flooring.
Strait Lane Estate
Strait Lane Estate
Mary Anne Smiley InteriorsMary Anne Smiley Interiors
Part of an award wining kitchen project, this "Service" pantry is totally outfitted with everything a caterer will need to provide for entertaining behind the scenes so that the main kitchen can be kept clean and neat for guests who invariably end up in the kitchen. Includes beverage drawers, ice maker, glassware dishwasher, cloth lined silver cabinet, tray storage, and lots of storage for fine china and glassware, as well as food storage with sliding glass doors. the metallic auto paint on cabinets and stainless mesh inserts in doors give a cutting edge effect to a well organized and stylish pantry. Photographer:Dan Piassick
Mesta Park Historic Home Remodel
Mesta Park Historic Home Remodel
Design DirectionsDesign Directions
This is an example of a small classic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Oklahoma City with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Five Inch Deep-Space Saving Kitchen Pantry
Five Inch Deep-Space Saving Kitchen Pantry
Benvenuti and SteinBenvenuti and Stein
Space saving pantry design is 5 inches deep with horizontal lift upper door and touch latch lower cabinet doors.
Design ideas for a small contemporary enclosed kitchen in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, light hardwood flooring, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
Murano Condo Renovation, 11th Floor
Murano Condo Renovation, 11th Floor
Jibe DesignJibe Design
With no stairs and a built-in community condo buildings can be fabulous places to age-in-place. We renovated a high rise condo as the forever-home for our client with custom black walnut cabinetry and opulent dramatically veined stone. The bathroom integrates a grab bar in case it is ever needed.
Hamptons kitchen with combined butlers pantry and laundry
Hamptons kitchen with combined butlers pantry and laundry
Makings of Fine Kitchens & BathroomsMakings of Fine Kitchens & Bathrooms
Combined butlers pantry and laundry works well together. Plenty of storage including wall cupboards and hanging rail above bench with gorgeous marble herringbone tiles
Petite ADU Kitchen
Petite ADU Kitchen
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
This project was built by Krekow Jennings. High quality integrated kitchen cabinets, and stools, by Henrybuilt. Lighting design by Brian Hood Lighting Design. Ceramic art by Heidi Anderson. Photography by Tina Witherspoon.
Pied-a-Flair
Pied-a-Flair
InsideWrightInsideWright
Brittany Ambridge
Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, quartz worktops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, integrated appliances, limestone flooring, an island, beige floors and multicoloured worktops.
The Harrison
The Harrison
Katie O'Neill DesignKatie O'Neill Design
A masculine High Rise condo outfitted for a bachelor to enjoy the contemporary loft style of the home and views with handsome, bold furnishings.
Photo of a small contemporary galley kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, no island, grey floors and white worktops.
Outdoor Entertainment
Outdoor Entertainment
SRCI Design BuildSRCI Design Build
Sink: Pro Flo Single Bowl; undermound; stainless steel; 30x17 3/4 Valve: Delta Cassidy Pull Down; stainless steel Ceiling: Behr Semi Transparent Exterior Stain Cabinets: Paint Grade; Match Danver; semi gloss Countertops: Granite; Santa Cecilia; flat polish; 3cm Backsplash: Costa Rei Interlooking Accent 12x20; Oromiele Refrigerator: GE Top-Freezer Refrigerator; stianless steel Microwave: GE Profile Series countertop micro; stainless steel Warming Drawer: GE Profile Series 30"; stainless steel Roll Up Shutters: Texas Sun & Shade/ Rollac Shutter of Texas; Medium Bronze
The West Hampstead Kitchen
The West Hampstead Kitchen
Naked KitchensNaked Kitchens
Neatly integrated appliances complete the clean and classical look of this bespoke kitchen. Well-proportioned and simply styled cupboards keep the room feeling spacious whilst the integrated appliances provide a contemporary touch.
Cobalt Cool Kitchen
Cobalt Cool Kitchen
Dana King Design Build RemodelingDana King Design Build Remodeling
A 50 year old kitchen gets a makeover! This family hung on to their 1960s kitchen as long as they could because they loved the range, particularly the height of the cooktop and oven. The lower cooktop makes it easy to see contents in your pots and the oven height was perfect for the homeowner. We duplicated the function by placing the new cooktop and new oven at the same height as the 1960s range oven. This small kitchen was all about function and space saving from the built-in banquette seating with cantelivered table for maximum leg room to the dishwasher drawer that allows for more storage. Beyond function, it was made beautiful to showcase the homeowner's cobalt blue glass collection. NEXT Project Studio Jerry Voloski
Eco House, Blackheath, London
Eco House, Blackheath, London
Chamber FurnitureChamber Furniture
Stunning new build property in Blackheath built to Code 6 Specifications
Small contemporary kitchen in London.

Luxury 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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