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CUBRO / Lavapiés
CUBRO / Lavapiés
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This is an example of a small scandinavian single-wall open plan kitchen in Madrid with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, no island, blue floors, brown worktops and a drop ceiling.
Квартира 56м2
Квартира 56м2
Татьяна Иванова I Interior Designer & DecoratorТатьяна Иванова I Interior Designer & Decorator
Маленькая кухня в стиле рустик.
Photo of a small victorian u-shaped kitchen in Moscow with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, ceramic splashback, black worktops, a belfast sink, white splashback, integrated appliances, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Hollywoods
Hollywoods
Costello Fine HomesCostello Fine Homes
All custom cabinetry and millwork fabricated and fitted by CFH. Mac Davis flooring provided this rustic white oak flooring with their custom Woodbury finish. We love how it compliments our reclaimed chestnut cabinetry and millwork within the home.
Chelsea Townhouse
Chelsea Townhouse
VORBILD ArchitectureVORBILD Architecture
This is an example of a small contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, grey splashback, marble splashback, integrated appliances, porcelain flooring, no island, white floors and grey worktops.
Urb. Puerta al Mar - Tarifa (2123)
Urb. Puerta al Mar - Tarifa (2123)
LU&JO CocinasLU&JO Cocinas
Inspiration for a small modern single-wall enclosed kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, no island, grey floors and white worktops.
Contemporary Kitchen
Contemporary Kitchen
Special-styleSpecial-style
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall kitchen in Moscow with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, beige splashback, integrated appliances, no island and beige worktops.
Oasis Tiny Home Open Kitchen
Oasis Tiny Home Open Kitchen
Paradise Tiny Homes LLCParadise Tiny Homes LLC
Thick curly Hawaiian mango wood acts as a sill for this awning pass-through window. It's almost a bartop on its own. This coastal, contemporary Tiny Home features a warm yet industrial style kitchen with stainless steel counters and husky tool drawers with black cabinets. the silver metal counters are complimented by grey subway tiling as a backsplash against the warmth of the locally sourced curly mango wood windowsill ledge. I mango wood windowsill also acts as a pass-through window to an outdoor bar and seating area on the deck. Entertaining guests right from the kitchen essentially makes this a wet-bar. LED track lighting adds the right amount of accent lighting and brightness to the area. The window is actually a french door that is mirrored on the opposite side of the kitchen. This kitchen has 7-foot long stainless steel counters on either end. There are stainless steel outlet covers to match the industrial look. There are stained exposed beams adding a cozy and stylish feeling to the room. To the back end of the kitchen is a frosted glass pocket door leading to the bathroom. All shelving is made of Hawaiian locally sourced curly mango wood. A stainless steel fridge matches the rest of the style and is built-in to the staircase of this tiny home. Dish drying racks are hung on the wall to conserve space and reduce clutter.
Pearl Studio Residence
Pearl Studio Residence
Pedini NWPedini NW
Design ideas for a small modern galley kitchen/diner in Portland with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, integrated appliances, ceramic flooring, no island, white floors and white worktops.
Reclaimed Backyard Cottage
Reclaimed Backyard Cottage
Targa HomesTarga Homes
Inspiration for a small scandi galley open plan kitchen in Seattle with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork flooring and a breakfast bar.
Morningside Kitchen
Morningside Kitchen
Dove StudioDove Studio
Small eclectic kitchen pantry in Atlanta with open cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, stainless steel appliances, brick flooring and brown worktops.
Ggem Design Co Kitchens
Ggem Design Co Kitchens
Shannon Ggem DesignShannon Ggem Design
Small coastal galley enclosed kitchen in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors and beige worktops.
Lofty Ambitions
Lofty Ambitions
Bilotta Kitchen & HomeBilotta Kitchen & Home
This project was a gut renovation of a loft on Park Ave. South in Manhattan – it’s the personal residence of Andrew Petronio, partner at KA Design Group. Bilotta Senior Designer, Jeff Eakley, has worked with KA Design for 20 years. When it was time for Andrew to do his own kitchen, working with Jeff was a natural choice to bring it to life. Andrew wanted a modern, industrial, European-inspired aesthetic throughout his NYC loft. The allotted kitchen space wasn’t very big; it had to be designed in such a way that it was compact, yet functional, to allow for both plenty of storage and dining. Having an island look out over the living room would be too heavy in the space; instead they opted for a bar height table and added a second tier of cabinets for extra storage above the walls, accessible from the black-lacquer rolling library ladder. The dark finishes were selected to separate the kitchen from the rest of the vibrant, art-filled living area – a mix of dark textured wood and a contrasting smooth metal, all custom-made in Bilotta Collection Cabinetry. The base cabinets and refrigerator section are a horizontal-grained rift cut white oak with an Ebony stain and a wire-brushed finish. The wall cabinets are the focal point – stainless steel with a dark patina that brings out black and gold hues, picked up again in the blackened, brushed gold decorative hardware from H. Theophile. The countertops by Eastern Stone are a smooth Black Absolute; the backsplash is a black textured limestone from Artistic Tile that mimics the finish of the base cabinets. The far corner is all mirrored, elongating the room. They opted for the all black Bertazzoni range and wood appliance panels for a clean, uninterrupted run of cabinets. Designer: Jeff Eakley with Andrew Petronio partner at KA Design Group. Photographer: Stefan Radtke
Display Modern Walnut Kitchen
Display Modern Walnut Kitchen
Miller's Dutch Haus FurnitureMiller's Dutch Haus Furniture
Our Modern Walnut Display Kitchen. See this display in our showroom at 3737 Bahia Vista Street.
Small modern single-wall kitchen in Tampa with medium wood cabinets, granite worktops and black worktops.
Reforma a Gràcia
Reforma a Gràcia
Parramon + Tahull arquitectesParramon + Tahull arquitectes
Zona menjador Constructor: Fórneas Guida SL Fotografia: Adrià Goula Studio Fotógrafa: Judith Casas
This is an example of a small scandinavian u-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a submerged sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, integrated appliances, ceramic flooring, an island, black floors and white worktops.
Cherokee Triangle Kitchen
Cherokee Triangle Kitchen
Centered InteriorsCentered Interiors
Small traditional l-shaped kitchen/diner in Louisville with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and grey worktops.
Berkshire House
Berkshire House
Framework ArchitectureFramework Architecture
Open kitchen in modern cabin
Small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Boston with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and no island.
Old Toccoa Farms
Old Toccoa Farms
Mountain Lakes CabinetryMountain Lakes Cabinetry
Beautiful cozy cabin in Blue Ridge Georgia. Cabinetry: Rustic Maple wood with Silas stain and a nickle glaze, Full overlay raised panel doors with slab drawer fronts. Countertops are quartz. Beautiful ceiling details!! Wine bar features lovely floating shelves and a great wine bottle storage area.
Fitler Square Trinity
Fitler Square Trinity
Kaminski + PewKaminski + Pew
Pantry wall of compact kitchen. Slate tile flooring, hand-glazed ceramic tile backsplash, custom walnut cabinetry, and quartzite countertop.
Design ideas for a small contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz worktops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, integrated appliances, slate flooring, a breakfast bar, grey floors and white worktops.
Citrus Residence
Citrus Residence
Spring Construction and Design, Inc.Spring Construction and Design, Inc.
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, grey floors and white worktops.
Log Cabin gets a Blue Kitchen
Log Cabin gets a Blue Kitchen
Lampert Lumber - Rice LakeLampert Lumber - Rice Lake
The coziest of log cabins got a hint of the lake with these blue cabinets. Integrating antiques and keeping a highly functional space was top priority for this space. Features include painted blue cabinets, white farm sink, and white & gray quartz countertops.

Small Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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