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The Yard
The Yard
Lydia Allen InteriorsLydia Allen Interiors
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Cornwall with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
City of Westminster London - Contemporary 2 Bedroom Apartment
City of Westminster London - Contemporary 2 Bedroom Apartment
HomeconceptsHomeconcepts
Contemporary Apartment Renovation in Westminster, London - Matt Finish Kitchen Silestone Worktops
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, no island, yellow floors, white worktops and a wallpapered ceiling.
Hove | Contemporary Kitchen
Hove | Contemporary Kitchen
Design Interiors LtdDesign Interiors Ltd
Our clients who have 2 teenage children wanted to ensure their design allowed for a good amount of food storage. Through ARCHangels Architects, a clever plan of this extension naturally created a space that could be used as a hidden walk in larder. Noel designed this with the same door finish as the tall oven housing to complete the aesthetics of the design. The family kitchen, dining & living space was deliberately designed to face out into the garden to create maximum social flow of the space. Noel designed the BORA induction & Tepan hob on the Island to face out as so that the cook of the occasion was still involved in the social element with family & friends. The BORA hob used is part of the ‘professional’ range which has a real emphasis on usability & control. It meets the highest standards with regards to materials & technology & the intuitive control knob allows for a superior cooking experience. www.aaarchitects.co.uk
Project Aery
Project Aery
CCASA ArchitectsCCASA Architects
A compact but yet generous living, dining room and kitchen with big traditional sash windows allows for natural light throughout the space.
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in London with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and white worktops.
Bernie & Joan in Rottingdean
Bernie & Joan in Rottingdean
The Kitchen StoreThe Kitchen Store
THIS STUNNING DESIGN ENCOMPASSES ALL THE KEY ELEMENTS NEEDED TO CREATE A KITCHEN THAT IS BEAUTIFUL, FUNCTIONAL, AND TIMELESS. The deep blue island with a fitted wine fridge is perfect for hosting and entertaining. We added a walnut breakfast bar, which was a step up from the rest of the island, as per the client's request. Serving as a beautiful place for breakfast and with a view of the garden from the patio doors, the wooden worktop also brings a subtle element of nature inside.
Stylish Central Cambridge Extension
Stylish Central Cambridge Extension
IDSystemsIDSystems
The open plan extension is filled full of natural light thanks to the narrow frames of the sliding doors and the two flat rooflights. Architects: MOOi Architecture Photographer: Matthew Smith
Une cloison distinctive
Une cloison distinctive
Fables de MursFables de Murs
La cuisine discrète semble lovée dans une alcôve du brisis du toit. Des meubles longent la pièce et épousent les formes complexes du toit pour simplifier et optimiser le volume. Ils dissimulent aussi des fonctions inattendues telle qu'une table téléscopique. Crédit Photo Olivier Hallot
Paradise Tiny Homes LLC- The Oasis Tiny Home
Paradise Tiny Homes LLC- The Oasis Tiny Home
Ellie K DesignEllie K Design
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.
Reforma de cocina
Reforma de cocina
Tecnica ConstruccionesTecnica Construcciones
Small classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Madrid with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, medium hardwood flooring, no island and stainless steel worktops.
Marble Undermount Sink
Marble Undermount Sink
KraftMaster RenovationsKraftMaster Renovations
Blueberry english kitchen with white kitchen appliances, slate floor tile and zellige tile backsplash.
Small u-shaped enclosed kitchen in New York with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, white appliances, slate flooring, no island, grey floors and black worktops.
Light and Cozy Galley Kitchen Designed By Cynthia Collins
Light and Cozy Galley Kitchen Designed By Cynthia Collins
Gilmans Kitchens and BathsGilmans Kitchens and Baths
This kitchen was designed to function around a large family. The owners spend their weekend prepping large meals with extended family, so we gave them as much countertop space to prep and cook as we could. Tall cabinets, a secondary banks of drawers, and a bar area, were placed to the connecting space from the kitchen to the dining room for additional storage. Finally, a light wood and selective accents were chosen to give the space a light and airy feel.
Boise Residence
Boise Residence
Hsu McCulloughHsu McCullough
Kitchen. Photo by Clark Dugger
Small contemporary galley enclosed kitchen in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, medium hardwood flooring, wood worktops, brown splashback, wood splashback, integrated appliances, no island and brown floors.
Upper East Side Pied a Terre
Upper East Side Pied a Terre
Weil Friedman ArchitectsWeil Friedman Architects
Every inch is important in small spaces. Custom cabinetry with built in appliances assure that the design flows in a clean uninterrupted way.
Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in New York with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and brown floors.
Studio parisien - Trocadéro / Paris 16ème
Studio parisien - Trocadéro / Paris 16ème
E.G Home ConceptE.G Home Concept
La cuisine a été conservée partiellement (linéaire bas noir). Avant, la cuisine était en total look noir (crédence et meubles hauts compris) Après : Dans l'objectif d'optimiser les rangements et la luminosité, une crédence blanche a été posée et les meubles hauts ont été remplacés par des meubles blancs de plus grande capacité. La crédence est ponctuée d'une étagère bois, en rappel aux aménagements installés dans la pièce de vie.
Cherokee Triangle Kitchen
Cherokee Triangle Kitchen
Centered InteriorsCentered Interiors
Small classic 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.
Industrial Kitchen Design Ideas
Industrial Kitchen Design Ideas
Everingham DesignEveringham Design
This is an example of a small industrial l-shaped kitchen/diner in Columbus with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and brown worktops.
Студия 38м2 в стиле лофт для сдачи в аренду
Студия 38м2 в стиле лофт для сдачи в аренду
Бриц Анна \ Brits.designБриц Анна \ Brits.design
Design ideas for a small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Moscow with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, white appliances, a breakfast bar, brown worktops and multi-coloured floors.
Black kitchen
Black kitchen
Woods of London ltdWoods of London ltd
Neptune handmade and hand painted shaker kitchen painted in black ( charcoal) . Suffolk style in frame kitchen . supplied by woods of london photos by Chris Snook
Wrecked Rental Project
Wrecked Rental Project
Arrow Point DesignArrow Point Design
Concrete counter tops, white subway tile backsplash, latte colored cabinets with black hardware. Farmhouse sink with black faucet.
Small eclectic u-shaped kitchen in Seattle with a belfast sink, beige cabinets, concrete worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, laminate floors and brown floors.
Contemporary Galley Kitchen
Contemporary Galley Kitchen
Rococo & Taupe, Inc.Rococo & Taupe, Inc.
Barn wood grey slab door cabinets with grey painted upper doors. Stainless steel appliances, quartz counter tops, and glass backsplash.
This is an example of a small contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, composite countertops, grey splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances and light hardwood flooring.

Affordable 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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