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Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Cornwall with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances, vinyl flooring, no island, brown floors, grey worktops and a submerged sink.
Holiday Apartment, Porthleven
By Now Kitchens

Small is beautiful! It's the details in this holiday apartment in Porthleven that make all the difference. The kitchen is Masterclass Sutton H-Line (handlesless) in Heritage Grey with Oak accents on the handle rail and plinth. Solid oak shelving has been stained to match the other wood details and cleverly contrasted by industrial look lighting. The huge glass splashback in Decoglaze 'Aegean' really makes this petite kitchen stand out from the crowd.
Size, handles, colour - juebobs

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.
Sothend house
By Neil Davis

neil davis
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.
tiny kitchen, would change style for scandinavian - webuser_418225267

This is an example of a small contemporary galley enclosed kitchen in Sussex with no island, a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, coloured appliances, beige floors and white worktops.
Brighton and bijou
By OpenHaus Kitchens (Sussex, Nr. Horsham)

This Regency waterfront apartment is a dramatic foil for this project. The kitchen space is centrally located in the core of the building with a small window looking out onto a lightwell. Organising the workflow with the client during the design process really answered any questions - the clients less is more approach produced an interesting kitchen. The vintage oak doors were recycled from the previous kitchen to lend some balance to the modern handleless furniture. The reworking of this display unit with the addition of integrated lighting illuminates the space. Photography by Philip Adam Bacon
Shallow glass display cupboard - ratty_rina

Design ideas for a small scandinavian u-shaped kitchen/diner in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, light hardwood flooring, no island, beige floors, white worktops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback and coloured appliances.
Lonsdale Place
By Poulsom Middlehurst Ltd

Adam Scott Photography
Design ideas for a small scandinavian u-shaped kitchen/diner in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, light hardwood flooring, no island, beige floors, white worktops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback and coloured appliances.
right side cabinets and open shelves and floor colour - sharlene_perris

Inspiration for a small bohemian kitchen/diner in London with a belfast sink, wood worktops, coloured appliances, medium hardwood flooring, no island, brown worktops, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets and multi-coloured splashback.
Islington Home
By Joy Flanagan Design

Mark Williams Photo
Inspiration for a small bohemian kitchen/diner in London with a belfast sink, wood worktops, coloured appliances, medium hardwood flooring, no island, brown worktops, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets and multi-coloured splashback.
Mid century with white cabinets - sarah_watson86

Small contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in London with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors and black worktops.
Compact Shoreditch shaker/freestanding kitchen
By Murray & Ball Furniture Ltd

This compact kitchen is bold in its use of colour and materials.
Small contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in London with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite worktops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors and black worktops.
thin frame shaker - webuser_580679704

Inspiration for a small classic galley kitchen/diner in Hampshire with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, limestone flooring, no island and beige floors.
Hartley
By Lewis Alderson & Co.

An extension provides the beautiful galley kitchen in this 4 bedroom house with feature glazed domed ceiling which floods the room with natural light. Full height cabinetry maximises storage whilst beautiful curved features enliven the design.
Nice used of an awkward space, which is the issue we have. - gayle2137

Design ideas for a small scandi galley open plan kitchen in Buckinghamshire with shaker cabinets, mirror splashback, no island, a belfast sink and grey floors.
Scandinavian Industrial Kitchen
By Hawk Kitchens and Bathrooms

Design ideas for a small scandi galley open plan kitchen in Buckinghamshire with shaker cabinets, mirror splashback, no island, a belfast sink and grey floors.
Extension idea full view fromkitchen - ingrid_campbell49

This is an example of a small contemporary galley kitchen/diner in Surrey with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Redhill Kitchen
By Naked Kitchens

Bold, bright and beautiful. Just three of the many words we could use to describe the insanely cool Redhill Kitchen. The bespoke J-Groove cabinetry keeps this kitchen sleek and smooth, with light reflecting off the slab doors to keep the room open and spacious. Oak accents throughout the room softens the bold blue cabinetry, and grey tiles create a beautiful contrast between the two blues in the the room. Integrated appliances ensure that the burgundy Rangemaster is always the focus of the eye, and the reclaimed gym flooring makes the room so unique. It was a joy to work with NK Living on this project. Photography by Chris Snook
Simple, bright, galley kitchen - lily_pricejenkins

This is an example of a small contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in London with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, ceramic flooring, no island and white floors.
Brook Green Flat
By Angus Pigott Photography

Angus Pigott
This is an example of a small contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in London with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, ceramic flooring, no island and white floors.
ღვინის პატარა მაცივარი - zalo75

Design ideas for a small farmhouse kitchen/diner in Other with grey floors.
Little Eden
By Unique Homestays

Unique Home Stays
Design ideas for a small farmhouse kitchen/diner in Other with grey floors.
like the more vintage traditional feel - ellie_nixon

Small classic l-shaped enclosed kitchen in London with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white appliances, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors, white worktops, white splashback and no island.
Clapham Georgian Cottage
By Lisette Voute Designs

For the kitchen we designed bespoke cabinetry to fit the galley style and maximise the use of space to best effect. Love the soft blue colour and clean lines of the shaker style cabinetry, paired with warming brass fittings and lighting. The original fireplace provides a pretty decorative feature, with attractive shelving above. Photographer: Nick Smith
cabinet colour with dark floors - webuser_913298428

This is an example of a small classic l-shaped kitchen in Cornwall with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, an island, grey floors and grey worktops.
Shaker style kitchen in Lulworth Blue and White with Utility Room
By Kettle Co. Kitchens

Mandy Donneky
This is an example of a small classic l-shaped kitchen in Cornwall with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, an island, grey floors and grey worktops.
like blue and white together - webuser_83326952

Small contemporary galley kitchen in Glasgow with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors, white worktops and integrated appliances.
Glasgow Town House conversion
By Dinky Media

Daniel Gregory, Filmworx
Small contemporary galley kitchen in Glasgow with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors, white worktops and integrated appliances.
Stukature, boja zida - jasmina_francula

Small contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Hampshire with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl flooring, a double-bowl sink, grey splashback, no island, beige floors and brown worktops.
Fareham Show Flat
By WN Interiors.

Small contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Hampshire with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl flooring, a double-bowl sink, grey splashback, no island, beige floors and brown worktops.
don't choose this flooring - drmoo

Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped enclosed kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, white floors, ceramic flooring, a submerged sink and a breakfast bar.
Clutter free family home in Clerkenwell
By Juliet Murphy Photography

Juliet Murphy Photography
Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped enclosed kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, white floors, ceramic flooring, a submerged sink and a breakfast bar.
small - looks big, white, open shelving - quirky, adds interest yellow handles - webuser_745299952

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in London with grey cabinets, quartz worktops, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island, white worktops, a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white splashback and beige floors.
Wimbledon conversion flat
By Chris Murphy

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in London with grey cabinets, quartz worktops, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island, white worktops, a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white splashback and beige floors.
design of kitchen and other photos - davin_bryce

This is an example of a small classic u-shaped kitchen in Cornwall with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island, beige floors, black worktops and mosaic tiled splashback.
Interior Room photography- Kitchen 13
By Kettle Co. Kitchens

Mandy Donneky
This is an example of a small classic u-shaped kitchen in Cornwall with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island, beige floors, black worktops and mosaic tiled splashback.
Pro Cleaners Guildford https://procleanersguildford.co.uk/ 020 3807 9455 https://www.facebook.com/procleanersguildford/ - webuser_498397674

Many homes in the UK have small kitchens or galley kitchens, but how do you make the most out of that space without spending lots of money building an extension? Be inspired with these small kitchen ideas, to help transform yours into something you can be proud of.

Making the most of your kitchen is particularly important when it is small. A kitchen isn’t a kitchen without the essentials like a fridge, stove and sink so at the very least, your small kitchen needs to have those. Purchase and install integrated appliances or slimline/compact versions to conserve space. When every little bit of extra space makes a difference, this one tip can really help. When it comes to choosing your sink, instead of going for a double sink, why not just have the one butler sink which is not only more practical in a small kitchen, but also very stylish.

Although many kitchens these days opt for an island, depending on the size of the room, this might not be practical. In a smaller kitchen, space is restricted so it’s more important to make sure the essential kitchen features are included in the design first.

Less working space also means less storage space. Rather than having more cupboard storage (which may not be possible) opting for open shelving may be one way to store pots and pans and other kitchen utensils. Shelving, unlike cupboards or cabinets, doesn’t take up floor space so is a great space saving way to store kitchen items. Open shelving is also a great way to display kitchen equipment while giving the illusion of more space. Avoid cluttering the shelves as it will have the reverse effect.

When it comes to styling and decorating your kitchen, your choice of colour can help to open up the space and give it a bigger feel. White always works to create a light, spacious contemporary feel whether in a large or small room. In small spaces, white is the best colour to use to make it feel bigger. It opens the space up and helps to make the room feel brighter. Other bright and energetic colours include yellow and orange, often used in kitchens.

Light is always a great way to make a room feel bigger. Whether it is natural light, or light from another source, using it effectively will make your kitchen seem larger. Adding lights under wall cupboards or at the base of floor units and using spot lighting is a great way to light up your kitchen. Let the sunshine in by keeping your window treatments to a minimum or not having them at all. If possible, adding a skylight and using glass doors will also help to bring more light into the kitchen to create the illusion of more space.

Other ways to make your small kitchen seem bigger is to use mirrored and reflective surfaces. The more light you can get into the room, especially natural light, the more spacious a room feels. Glass tiles, high gloss surfaces and mirrors can help to do this.

Use these small kitchen ideas and tips to inspire you and help you transform your kitchen, design something stylish and create more space.


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