Contemporary open plan kitchen dining space with Scandinavian, Rustic and Moorish elements. This had been a dated and gloomy space but the fresh neutral colour palette and use of light oak has really lifted the rooms making it feel light and more spacious.

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite worktops, glass sheet splashback and concrete flooring.

This apartment is designed by Black and Milk Interior Design. They specialise in Modern Interiors for Modern London Homes. https://blackandmilk.co.uk

Adam Carter and Hana Snow
Photo of a small classic kitchen in Wiltshire with blue cabinets, porcelain splashback, black appliances, a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, wood worktops, multi-coloured splashback, an island and beige floors.

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Photo of a small traditional kitchen in Other with grey cabinets, wood worktops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar and multi-coloured floors.

When this French customer was planning her new kitchen she was keen to introduce some Gallic touches to add flair and personality. The room had been extended resulting in odd pillars and different ceiling heights so a new chimney mantle was added to smooth out the lines and create a focal point. The main kitchen was painted in Farrow and Ball Blackened to make the most of the light in the room whilst the large island was painted in a contrasting Little Greene Paint Company Dark Lead to add depth and drama to the scheme, tying in beautifully with the French galvanised and wire accessories.photos by felix page

Design ideas for a small classic single-wall enclosed kitchen in Essex with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, grey splashback, wood splashback, coloured appliances and an island.

Photo of a small contemporary galley open plan kitchen in London with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and white floors.

Inspiration for a small contemporary galley open plan kitchen in London with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and white floors.

Design ideas for a small contemporary galley open plan kitchen in London with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and white floors.

Photo of a small contemporary galley open plan kitchen in London with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and white floors.

This is an example of a small contemporary galley open plan kitchen in London with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and white floors.

Small contemporary galley open plan kitchen in London with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and white floors.

DESIGN BRIEF “A family home to be lived in not just looked at” placed functionality as main priority in the extensive renovation of this coastal holiday home. Existing layout featured: – Inadequate bench space in the cooking zone – An impractical and overly large walk in pantry – Torturous angles in the design of the house made work zones cramped with a frenetic aesthetic at odds with the linear skylights creating disharmony and an unbalanced feel to the entire space. – Unappealing seating zones, not utilising the amazing view or north face space WISH LIST – Comfortable retreat for two people and extend family, with space for multiple cooks to work in the kitchen together or to a functional work zone for a couple. DESIGN SOLUTION – Removal of awkward angle walls creating more space for a larger kitchen – External angles which couldn’t be modified are hidden, creating a rational, serene space where the skylights run parallel to walls and fittings. NEW KITCHEN FEATURES – A highly functional layout with well-defined and spacious cooking, preparing and storage zones. – Generous bench space around cooktop and sink provide great workability in a small space – An inviting island bench for relaxing, working and entertaining for one or many cooks – A light filled interior with ocean views from several vantage points in the kitchen – An appliance/pantry with sliding for easy access to plentiful storage and hidden appliance use to keep the kitchen streamlined and easy to keep tidy. – A light filled interior with ocean views from several vantage points in the kitchen – Refined aesthetics which welcomes, relax and allows for individuality with warm timber open shelves curate collections that make the space feel like it’s a home always on holidays.

The beautifully warm and organic feel of Laminex "Possum Natural" cabinets, paired with natural birch ply open shelving and birch-edged benchtop, creates a cosy and inviting kitchen space. The addition of white appliances and sink further brightens and opens up the area. And don't miss that pantry! Practical drawers ensure easy access to all your goodies.

Small traditional single-wall kitchen/diner in Auckland with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.

Small contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback and integrated appliances.

Putting cabinetry along the back wall of our Condo project would have looked clumsy butted up against the window. Instead we made this otherwise awkward corner shine with a striking marble splash back to the ceiling. Keeping the upper cabinets white (which keeps the space open and spacious) adding a splash of colour below and hint of timber and brass means that this small kitchen is not small on style.

Small two tone handleless kitchen. Beige Grey Satin Lacquer base units with Graphite Oak Real Wood Veneer wall units.
Photo of a small modern kitchen in London with an island.