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Colori Pastello
Colori Pastello
Annalisa Carli ArchitettoAnnalisa Carli Architetto
Cucina bianca con ante lucide e top in quarzite. Zone a giorno di colore giallo. Il brand di quasta cucina è Veneta Cucine. Foto di Simone Marulli
Design ideas for a small contemporary galley kitchen/diner in Milan with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island, beige floors and white worktops.
Rénovation complète d'un studio de 20 m² par Les Décoreuses
Rénovation complète d'un studio de 20 m² par Les Décoreuses
LES DECOREUSESLES DECOREUSES
Photo of a small classic galley open plan kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, lino flooring, an island, brown floors and brown worktops.
Murano Condo Renovation, 11th Floor
Murano Condo Renovation, 11th Floor
Jibe DesignJibe Design
With no stairs and a built-in community condo buildings can be fabulous places to age-in-place. We renovated a high rise condo as the forever-home for our client with custom black walnut cabinetry and opulent dramatically veined stone. The bathroom integrates a grab bar in case it is ever needed.
築50年の離れのリノベーション
築50年の離れのリノベーション
荒谷省午建築研究所／SAA+A荒谷省午建築研究所／SAA+A
テーブル一体型のアイランドキッチン。壁側にコンロを設けて壁に排気ダクトを設けています。 photo：Shigeo Ogawa
Inspiration for a small modern grey and brown galley kitchen/diner in Kobe with a single-bowl sink, beaded cabinets, light wood cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, plywood flooring, an island, brown floors, black worktops and exposed beams.
Lyons Gem
Lyons Gem
Rodwin Architecture & Skycastle HomesRodwin Architecture & Skycastle Homes
Photo of a small rustic u-shaped kitchen pantry in Denver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, beige floors and white worktops.
LUSSO A CAMPIGLIO
LUSSO A CAMPIGLIO
Corazzolla Arredamenti su MisuraCorazzolla Arredamenti su Misura
Cucina semplice ma funzionale, composta da basi operative, colonna frigo e isola centrale con piano snack. Piano in granito nero assoluto, cromia ripresa dal vano a giorno e dai complementi d'arredo .
Cabin in the Woods Log Accented
Cabin in the Woods Log Accented
Mountain Life and Home of ColoradoMountain Life and Home of Colorado
Design ideas for a small rustic single-wall kitchen/diner in Denver with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl flooring, an island, brown floors, black worktops and exposed beams.
Gorgeous White Butlers Pantry
Gorgeous White Butlers Pantry
Woodland CabinetryWoodland Cabinetry
Inspiration for a small u-shaped kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
Rénovation complète d'une maison individuelle
Rénovation complète d'une maison individuelle
Anne Rose BOUYER - KAURI ARCHITECTUREAnne Rose BOUYER - KAURI ARCHITECTURE
Création d'une cuisine sur mesure avec "niche" bleue. Conception d'un casier bouteilles intégré dans les colonnes de rangements. Joints creux parfaitement alignés. Détail des poignées de meubles filantes noires.
Prospect Heights Apartment
Prospect Heights Apartment
Ben HerzogBen Herzog
Photo of a small classic galley kitchen/diner in New York with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, an island, white floors and black worktops.
High Contrast Modern Kitchen That Wows
High Contrast Modern Kitchen That Wows
Normandy RemodelingNormandy Remodeling
This bachelor wanted his kitchen to better reflect his personality and be spacious enough to accommodate gatherings. The existing kitchen was aesthetically outdated and was much too small for one cook, let alone offer space to entertain. We created a design that opened up the kitchen to the adjoining rooms, creating a modern, high-contrast kitchen and open concept floorplan.
Happy Place
Happy Place
Top Shelf DesignTop Shelf Design
Design ideas for a small traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Vancouver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, stone slab splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors and beige worktops.
Pass-A-Grille Beach School House
Pass-A-Grille Beach School House
Goodwin Heart Pine CompanyGoodwin Heart Pine Company
Extraordinary Pass-A-Grille Beach Cottage! This was the original Pass-A-Grill Schoolhouse from 1912-1915! This cottage has been completely renovated from the floor up, and the 2nd story was added. It is on the historical register. Flooring for the first level common area is Antique River-Recovered® Heart Pine Vertical, Select, and Character. Goodwin's Antique River-Recovered® Heart Pine was used for the stair treads and trim.
Boho Bungalow Kitchen
Boho Bungalow Kitchen
Arcata Cabinet & Design CompanyArcata Cabinet & Design Company
Design ideas for a small scandi l-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Квартира у сквера
Квартира у сквера
Ira SagunIra Sagun
Однокомнатная квартира в тихом переулке центра Москвы
Design ideas for a small single-wall enclosed kitchen in Moscow with a built-in sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, porcelain flooring, no island, beige floors and beige worktops.
Greenwich Village
Greenwich Village
Lorla StudioLorla Studio
Photo of a small contemporary kitchen in DC Metro.
Earthy Mackay House
Earthy Mackay House
Cathie Hong InteriorsCathie Hong Interiors
This 1956 John Calder Mackay home had been poorly renovated in years past. We kept the 1400 sqft footprint of the home, but re-oriented and re-imagined the bland white kitchen to a midcentury olive green kitchen that opened up the sight lines to the wall of glass facing the rear yard. We chose materials that felt authentic and appropriate for the house: handmade glazed ceramics, bricks inspired by the California coast, natural white oaks heavy in grain, and honed marbles in complementary hues to the earth tones we peppered throughout the hard and soft finishes. This project was featured in the Wall Street Journal in April 2022.
Яркий
Яркий
Уразметов РустэмУразметов Рустэм
This is an example of a small contemporary kitchen in Moscow.
Flatiron New York | Luxury Minimalist Apartment Remodel
Flatiron New York | Luxury Minimalist Apartment Remodel
BuildplanBuildplan
Design ideas for a small modern u-shaped kitchen/diner in New York with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, light hardwood flooring, white worktops and a breakfast bar.
Tiny kitchen with a huge personality in Glendale
Tiny kitchen with a huge personality in Glendale
Metropolis Drafting and Construction IncMetropolis Drafting and Construction Inc
A tiny kitchen that was redone with what we all wish for storage, storage and more storage. The design dilemma was how to incorporate the existing flooring and wallpaper the client wanted to preserve. The kitchen is a combo of both traditional and transitional element thus becoming a neat eclectic kitchen. The wood finish cabinets are natural Alder wood with a clear finish while the main portion of the kitchen is a fantastic olive-green finish. for a cleaner look the countertop quartz has been used for the backsplash as well. This way no busy grout lines are present to make the kitchen feel heavier and busy.

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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