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Photo of a small country single-wall kitchen in Buckinghamshire with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, blue splashback, no island, beige floors and black worktops.
Blending Contemporary with Traditional
By Origin - Doors and Windows

Photo of a small country single-wall kitchen in Buckinghamshire with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, blue splashback, no island, beige floors and black worktops.
In love - future home. - tommy_read55

This is an example of a small world-inspired kitchen/diner in Devon with brown cabinets, an island and brown worktops.
Warehouse Conversion - Devon
By SAPPHIRE SPACES l bulthaup Exeter

This is an example of a small world-inspired kitchen/diner in Devon with brown cabinets, an island and brown worktops.

Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, marble worktops, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, beige floors, grey worktops, a submerged sink, black cabinets and grey splashback.
West Marylebone
By Day True

Gary Summers
Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, marble worktops, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, beige floors, grey worktops, a submerged sink, black cabinets and grey splashback.
Dark would only work if really really bright lighting and white walls] - dawneliza

Inspiration for a small contemporary kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, integrated appliances, an island and white worktops.
King's road 2 bedroom flat
By Olga Ashby Interiors

Inspiration for a small contemporary kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, integrated appliances, an island and white worktops.
like these lights - maneraspence

This is an example of a small classic galley enclosed kitchen in London with a submerged sink, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, white floors, white worktops, raised-panel cabinets and no island.
Townhouse - London
By Stéphanie Coutas - SC Edition

Francis Amiand
This is an example of a small classic galley enclosed kitchen in London with a submerged sink, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, white floors, white worktops, raised-panel cabinets and no island.
Nice mirrors on the lantern kerb. - webuser_21251191

This is an example of a small rustic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Buckinghamshire with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, white worktops, a built-in sink and beige floors.
Log Cabin Kitchen
By Pia Design

Open plan kitchen living area in a log cabin on the outskirts of London. This is the designer's own home. All of the furniture has been sourced from high street retailers, car boot sales, ebay, handed down and upcycled. The kitchens is Howdens Trade. Design by Pia Pelkonen Photography by Richard Chivers
general layout. no wall cupboards on the opposing wall. dishwasher is not positioned correctly tho. - wanderinghelluin

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

Photo of a small rural u-shaped kitchen in Hertfordshire with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, black appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island, beige floors and black worktops.
Woodbine Cottage
By M&Y Interiors

Photo of a small rural u-shaped kitchen in Hertfordshire with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, black appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island, beige floors and black worktops.
like the wood finish and free standing look shelves and sink not so much - webuser_775654572

Small traditional u-shaped kitchen in Devon with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, no island, grey floors and beige worktops.
Annex compact kitchen
By Kettle Co. Kitchens

Mandy Donneky
Small traditional u-shaped kitchen in Devon with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, no island, grey floors and beige worktops.
Combination of shelves and cupboard. - kmsm2199

Small traditional single-wall kitchen in London with white cabinets, marble worktops, cement flooring, no island, grey floors, a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets and mirror splashback.
Chelsea Refurbishment
By dRAW Architecture

Small traditional single-wall kitchen in London with white cabinets, marble worktops, cement flooring, no island, grey floors, a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets and mirror splashback.
Clock, nice light gray for the wall. White marble countertops - gaby_flores33

Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped kitchen in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, marble splashback, light hardwood flooring, white worktops, white splashback, a breakfast bar and beige floors.
Luxury Apartments - The Strand
By Chantel Elshout Design Consultancy

Contemporary Kitchen Design, Supply and Fit in the Strand - over looking the Royal Courts of Justice. The Kitchens have a clean, modern feel with Siemens appliances, LG Hi Macs worktops and a polished Carrara Marble splashback. Photography: Marcél Baumhauer da Silva
I like the tall upper cabinetry with no handles (modern look). I like the lighting under the cupboards. The peninsula being a different tone and texture to the rest of the countertops - webuser_726124899

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

Photo of a small classic single-wall kitchen in Hertfordshire with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, an island and brown floors.
NUMBER TEN.two
By Cloisters Design Ltd

Photo of a small classic single-wall kitchen in Hertfordshire with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, an island and brown floors.
Bookcase within Kitchen Island - sophie_lingard

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.

Small classic kitchen in London with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble worktops, grey splashback, grey worktops, marble splashback and a breakfast bar.
Notting Hill Lateral Apartment
By Barlow & Barlow Design

Classic marble and blue lacquer fronted kitchen with glass and brass rail, integrated oven and cupboard fronted fridge.
Small classic kitchen in London with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble worktops, grey splashback, grey worktops, marble splashback and a breakfast bar.
glossy warm blue painted wood - webuser_6127054

Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, medium hardwood flooring, no island and brown floors.
The Colyer, Great Newport Street
By Intervari

Have you seen the fabulous new apartments at The Colyer, Great Newport Street in Covent Garden? We completed the kitchens in this stunning new residential development. Apartments marketed by CBRE Residential.
Open plan kitchen/diner/living room - lucy_oconnor29

Photo of a small classic l-shaped kitchen/diner in London with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, wood worktops, no island, brown worktops and beige cabinets.
High Street, SN14
By Fine House Photography

Fine House Photography
Photo of a small classic l-shaped kitchen/diner in London with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, wood worktops, no island, brown worktops and beige cabinets.
Another kitchen that will work - audrey_davis55

Photo of a small bohemian single-wall open plan kitchen in Sussex with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an island, granite worktops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, red floors and beige worktops.
Ford
By Portrait Kitchens

Customers Own
Photo of a small bohemian single-wall open plan kitchen in Sussex with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an island, granite worktops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, red floors and beige worktops.
Brickwork - lynn_bryant3

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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