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Design ideas for a small coastal u-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, a breakfast bar, brown floors and grey worktops.
Coastal Home
By Saving Graces Interiors

Design ideas for a small coastal u-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, a breakfast bar, brown floors and grey worktops.
Sink in middle of unit. Open shelves on back wall - lxrodger

Inspiration for a small eclectic u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Cardiff with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, multi-coloured floors and brown worktops.
low budget kitchen
By Pati Robins

photo patirobins
Inspiration for a small eclectic u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Cardiff with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, multi-coloured floors and brown worktops.
Like this slightly eclectic look - webuser_199939013

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall kitchen in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black splashback, integrated appliances, concrete flooring, no island, grey floors, light wood cabinets and white worktops.
Windmill Road
By Omniform

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall kitchen in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black splashback, integrated appliances, concrete flooring, no island, grey floors, light wood cabinets and white worktops.
Minimalist kitchen - webuser_945744741

Photo of a small contemporary kitchen in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, marble worktops, black appliances, an island, grey floors, white worktops, black cabinets and concrete flooring.
Urban chic in Fulham
By Tailored Living

nick smith Nick Smith
Photo of a small contemporary kitchen in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, marble worktops, black appliances, an island, grey floors, white worktops, black cabinets and concrete flooring.
Mixture of colours is fab, makes it interesting - lucie_harwood

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in Hertfordshire with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, black appliances, no island, white worktops, medium hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Hampstead Basement Flat
By The Wood Works

Paul M Craig
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in Hertfordshire with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, black appliances, no island, white worktops, medium hardwood flooring and beige floors.
I like light cabbinets combined with this floor - teodora_bajic

Inspiration for a small contemporary galley kitchen in London with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, light hardwood flooring, an island and beige floors.
Luxury Islington
By Matt Gamble Photography

Matt Gamble
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley kitchen in London with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, light hardwood flooring, an island and beige floors.
like the colours of the cabinets - carlo_marenghi

Design ideas for a small contemporary kitchen in Cornwall with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black floors and white worktops.
Fun Family Kitchen
By Kettle Co. Kitchens

Design ideas for a small contemporary kitchen in Cornwall with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black floors and white worktops.
For the computer/homework station - gemski23

Photo of a small traditional kitchen/diner in London with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble worktops, grey splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, beige floors and grey worktops.
Kitchen Transformation
By GP Basement Building & Refurbishment

GP Basement
Photo of a small traditional kitchen/diner in London with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble worktops, grey splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, beige floors and grey worktops.
breakfast bar, like the design, but would want it by window - rachel_mortimer7

Small scandi l-shaped kitchen in Sussex with flat-panel cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and white worktops.
compact kitchen
By Wood Works Brighton

This kitchen just needed a new life line, so the existing kitchen was gutted and we modernised it up a bit. We added clever space saving storage ideas, and kept a very clean a fresh look. The end result is amazing and a great space to be in now.
backsplash - lizhandel

Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped kitchen in London with grey cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island, beige floors, beige worktops and recessed-panel cabinets.
Home renovation SW11
By Finethorp Limited (Renovations)

Photo credit - Douglas and Gordon
Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped kitchen in London with grey cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island, beige floors, beige worktops and recessed-panel cabinets.
Like the light - and they've kept a sash window - webuser_564113722

This is an example of a small contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Hertfordshire with a double-bowl sink, wood worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, grey floors, brown worktops, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and no island.
Light Resolve
By Stewart & Stewart Design Ltd

This is an example of a small contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Hertfordshire with a double-bowl sink, wood worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, grey floors, brown worktops, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and no island.
Projects for Ryan and Collins Ltd. - esbeltateresaamaral

Inspiration for a small contemporary open plan kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, black appliances and an island.
Private Residence London
By Poliform UK

A stunning Kitchen project in Chelsea where PoliformUK designed this open plan living space directly with the Client. The Alea kitchen has glossy lacquer Ghiaccio units one of thirty colours in the collection with Glossy Ferro island. Worktop in ceaserstone pure white and glass splashback to match the glossy ferro. Snug: TV unit in mat white lacquer with handless doors and flaps from the slim collection in Ferro and Danubio designed with the Wall system collection. Dining Area: Flute dining table with guest chairs all from the Poliform collection

Photo of a small classic single-wall kitchen in Essex with shaker cabinets, wood worktops, wood splashback, a belfast sink, blue cabinets, blue splashback and brown worktops.
Dark Grey Copper Shaker Kitchen
By Broadway Bespoke Kitchens

Photo of a small classic single-wall kitchen in Essex with shaker cabinets, wood worktops, wood splashback, a belfast sink, blue cabinets, blue splashback and brown worktops.
I like the cupboards with the rose gold handles and blue then the wooden top - webuser_43580549

This is an example of a small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and brown worktops.
SW2
By Alta London Design & Project Management

This is an example of a small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in London with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and brown worktops.
I don't like the shine. But the colours and the sink I do. - webuser_482632824

Small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Hertfordshire with an island.
Selfbuild Home
By JW:Bespoke Architecture & Interior Design

Small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Hertfordshire with an island.

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.
Herringbone style wall tiles reflect flooring - davidhalesdesignstudio

Design ideas for a small contemporary galley enclosed kitchen in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, metallic splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble flooring, white floors, grey worktops and no island.
Central London apartment
By Poggenpohl Hampstead

photographer: Alison Hammond
Design ideas for a small contemporary galley enclosed kitchen in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, metallic splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble flooring, white floors, grey worktops and no island.
Clean, modern, floor to ceiling - webuser_498480980

This is an example of a small eclectic l-shaped enclosed kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors and grey worktops.
Little Boltons Mansions
By Chris Cunningham

Chris Cunningham
This is an example of a small eclectic l-shaped enclosed kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, metallic splashback, metal splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors and grey worktops.

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.


Whether you want inspiration for planning a small kitchen renovation or are building a designer kitchen from scratch, Houzz has 86,287 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including Omniform and Kettle Co. Kitchens. Look through kitchen photos in different colours and styles and when you find a small kitchen design that inspires you, save it to an Ideabook or contact the Pro who made it happen to see what kind of design ideas they have for your home. Explore the beautiful small kitchen ideas photo gallery and find out exactly why Houzz is the best experience for home renovation and design.
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