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Medium Sized and Small Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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Georgian Twist
Georgian Twist
The White Kitchen CompanyThe White Kitchen Company
The neutral colour palette that this kitchen adopts is simply exquisite. The cabinetry was colour matched to the customer's own choice of a soft grey which mirrors the beautiful simplicity of our Shaker cabinets’ design. These features create a timeless and stylish aesthetic throughout the entire space.
Pinner, Middlesex
Pinner, Middlesex
Simon Whitehead ArchitectsSimon Whitehead Architects
SWA completely stripped back and reconfigured the rear of this 1930s property. The focus was to create an industrial inspired design, bringing together an open plan living and dining area. The main focus was maximising light and a feeling of space. This was achieved by installing bespoke glass roof lights and crittal style doors, which created perfect views to the attractive garden. The original brick exterior wall was replicated with modern brick slips which has become a feature wall in a perfect yet modern internal space.
Knightsbridge | A Scandinavian Inspired Design
Knightsbridge | A Scandinavian Inspired Design
Davonport Kitchen & HomeDavonport Kitchen & Home
Photo of a medium sized scandinavian cream and black l-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, white worktops and feature lighting.
Scandinavian Kitchen
Scandinavian Kitchen
No.54 InteriorsNo.54 Interiors
Bespoke Scandi kitchen, featuring rustic oak veneer and meganite solid surface worktop. Track lighting and feature splashback in pebble tiles. Vintage furniture.
Hither Green Handled Kitchen
Hither Green Handled Kitchen
piqupiqu
A modern flat panelled kitchen in a gorgeous rich super matt moonlight green colour with black handles and accessories and some striking glass fronted doors. The stone used throughout the kitchen for the work surfaces, peninsular island with waterfall leg to the floor and full height stone splash back and shelf is Sensa Sant Angelo by Cosentino and looks absolutely stunning and compliments the coloured doors perfectly.
A kitchen space for family fun
A kitchen space for family fun
Et Lorem LtdEt Lorem Ltd
This is an example of a medium sized traditional l-shaped kitchen/diner in Berkshire with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, pink cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, integrated appliances, an island and white worktops.
Kitchen Project Stoke Orchard
Kitchen Project Stoke Orchard
ContourContour
A leicht kitchen in carbon grey and Kiruna with Corian worktops and a quad of Siemens appliances.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Gloucestershire with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, grey splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring and grey worktops.
Wandsworth Bridge Road
Wandsworth Bridge Road
GOATER JONES London LtdGOATER JONES London Ltd
Kitchen
Medium sized classic u-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Project Corten
Project Corten
CCASA ArchitectsCCASA Architects
Open kitchen and informal dining room. Exposed steel beam and exposed brickwork. Plywood finishes around which compliment with all materials. generous light room.
Green Industrial Style Galley Kitchen
Green Industrial Style Galley Kitchen
Sustainable KitchensSustainable Kitchens
Oak worktops and shelving with white square tile splashback within a birch flat panel kitchen. The hood and range cooker are both Fisher & Paykel. Wall lights from Original BTC. Charlie O'Beirne
Modern apartment in Canaletto Tower
Modern apartment in Canaletto Tower
Black and Milk | Interior Design | LondonBlack and Milk | Interior Design | London
This project is design by interior design studio Black and Milk: applying precision, beauty and understated luxury for modern residential interiors. See more at https://blackandmilk.co.uk
Colour by Numbers
Colour by Numbers
Sustainable KitchensSustainable Kitchens
Sustainable Kitchens - Colour by Numbers Kitchen. Colourful flat panelled plywood cabinets with routed pulls painted in Farrow & Ball colours. A small centre island painted in Babouche maximises worktop space with a built in extending kneading board. Oak floor boards and stainless steel worktops finish this kitchen's quirky design.
Alexander White
Alexander White
Alexander WhiteAlexander White
Design ideas for a medium sized scandi single-wall kitchen/diner in Stockholm with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, painted wood flooring, an island, marble worktops and white appliances.
Embankment Gardens, Chelsea
Embankment Gardens, Chelsea
Ardesia DesignArdesia Design
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall kitchen in London with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances and light hardwood flooring.
Kitchens With Colour
Kitchens With Colour
Crafted CabinetryCrafted Cabinetry
Photo of a medium sized contemporary kitchen in London with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel worktops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, coloured appliances, lino flooring, an island and yellow floors.
Loft Apartment Notting Hill
Loft Apartment Notting Hill
Compass and RoseCompass and Rose
Alexis Hamilton
Photo of a medium sized urban single-wall enclosed kitchen in London with wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback and no island.
Classic Kitchen - Open Plan Living
Classic Kitchen - Open Plan Living
Neil Norton DesignNeil Norton Design
This open plan kitchen features a stunning granite worktop which is matched with a tall splashback, creating a timeless elegant look. Blue classic painted cabinets provide maximum storage and the classic kitchen is laid out to be both functional and comfortable. The extractor fan, integrated into the ceiling, together with fully integrated Gaggenau appliances, add the contemporary touch to this elegant, classical style of kitchen.
Edith Terrace
Edith Terrace
Detail - Bespoke Kitchen and Furniture DesignDetail - Bespoke Kitchen and Furniture Design
Design ideas for a medium sized modern l-shaped kitchen/diner in London with flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, granite worktops, yellow splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring and an island.
Retro-Inspired 70's Kitchen
Retro-Inspired 70's Kitchen
George Robinson KitchensGeorge Robinson Kitchens
The back wall in this retro kitchen is fitted with a combination of open shelving and closed cabinets from floor to ceiling to maximise the entire space. Adam Gibbard Photography (www.adamgibbard.co.uk)
Art-Deco apartment combination/renovation
Art-Deco apartment combination/renovation
Lauren Rubin ArchitectureLauren Rubin Architecture
alyssa kirsten
Design ideas for a small urban u-shaped kitchen in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, white splashback, white cabinets and dark hardwood flooring.

Medium Sized and Small Kitchen Ideas and Designs

Want to discover beautiful Medium Sized and Small kitchen ideas to inspire your new kitchen design? You’ve come to the right place. You can discover millions of Medium Sized and 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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