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Luxury Small Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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Sweet Make-Over Fresh New Kitchen
Sweet Make-Over Fresh New Kitchen
KB StudiosKB Studios
Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Dallas with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
200 N Ocean Blvd #N6 | Delray Beach | Oceanside Condominium
200 N Ocean Blvd #N6 | Delray Beach | Oceanside Condominium
Pascal Liguori & SonPascal Liguori & Son
Kitchen
This is an example of a small classic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, white splashback, an island, beige floors, white worktops, a triple-bowl sink, marble worktops, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring and grey cabinets.
Kitchen
Kitchen
Arch Studio, Inc.Arch Studio, Inc.
Architecture & Interior Design By Arch Studio, Inc. Photography by Eric Rorer
Inspiration for a small rural l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, grey floors and grey worktops.
Cremorne Point
Cremorne Point
S.T.UDIO SALLY TAYLORS.T.UDIO SALLY TAYLOR
Custom Kitchen
Photo of a small classic u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Sydney with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors and white worktops.
A 1940’s Home Gets a New “Heart”
A 1940’s Home Gets a New “Heart”
Medford RemodelingMedford Remodeling
We relocated the fridge to the other side of the kitchen where it is conveniently within reach. One of the rules we try to follow with every kitchen we design is to avoid placing the refrigerator at the “back” of the kitchen. The end goal is always to provide the most flowing, and functional floorplan while keeping in mind an efficient kitchen work triangle. Final photos by Impressia Photography.
Suburban Condo Kitchen Remodel
Suburban Condo Kitchen Remodel
Design First Kitchen and BathDesign First Kitchen and Bath
This warm, inviting kitchen is front and center when you enter this condo. Having the kitchen updated was critical to the entire feel of the home. Now the homeowners are settled in and happy.
Westlake Village Kitchen & Bath remodel
Westlake Village Kitchen & Bath remodel
New Look Home RemodelingNew Look Home Remodeling
Check out before photo to see how this small space was totally transformed into a more spacious, elegant & functional kitchen. For more: www.newlookhomeremodeling.com 855.639.5050
Midcentury Minimal Studio
Midcentury Minimal Studio
Knock Architecture and DesignKnock Architecture and Design
Cesar Rubio
Inspiration for a small modern single-wall kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, white appliances, concrete flooring and an island.
Spring House Residence
Spring House Residence
Kate Cleveland ArchitectKate Cleveland Architect
Tom Crane Photography
Small country l-shaped kitchen/diner in Philadelphia with beaded cabinets, green cabinets, an island, a submerged sink, marble worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances and travertine flooring.
Kitchen pass through window with dark cherry wood cabinetry
Kitchen pass through window with dark cherry wood cabinetry
CabinetWerks by Orren PickellCabinetWerks by Orren Pickell
http://www.cabinetwerks.com. This pass through kitchen window features dark wood cabinetry, glass front upper cabinets, built in wet bar, and Azul Aran granite countertops. Photo by Linda Oyama Bryan. Cabinetry by Wood-Mode/Brookhaven.
Park Imperial Apartment, Manhattan
Park Imperial Apartment, Manhattan
Stef AlbertStef Albert
Steven Brown
Small modern u-shaped enclosed kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and no island.
Contemporary Black & White Kitchen
Contemporary Black & White Kitchen
York Fabrica Inc.York Fabrica Inc.
The Statuario marble backsplash was fabricated by us to complete this minimalist black and white kitchen by Kirsten Marshall of Palmerston Design Consultants.
Continental Place Condo
Continental Place Condo
Dovetail General ContractorsDovetail General Contractors
Benjamin Benschneider
This is an example of a small modern galley kitchen/diner in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz worktops, beige splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood flooring.
Golf Course Home Renovation: Butler Pantry
Golf Course Home Renovation: Butler Pantry
Corinthian Fine HomesCorinthian Fine Homes
This homeowner lived on a very prominent golf course and wanted to feel like he was on the putting green of the 9th hole while standing at his family room window. The existing layout of the home had the garage enjoying that view with the outdated dining room, family room and kitchen further back on the lot. We completely demoed the garage and a section of the home, allowing us to design and build with that view in mind. The completed project has the family room at the back of the home with a gorgeous view of the golf course from two large curved bay windows. A new fireplace with custom cabinetry and shelf niches and coffered high ceilings makes this room a treasure. The new kitchen boasts of white painted cabinetry, an island with wood top and a 6 burner Wolf cooktop with a custom hood, white tile with multiple trim details and a pot filler faucet. A Butler’s Pantry was added for entertaining complete with beautiful white painted cabinetry with glass upper cabinets, marble countertops and a prep sink and faucet. We converted an unused dining room into a custom, high-end home office with beautiful site- built mahogany bookcases to showcase the homeowners book collections. To complete this renovation, we added a “friends” entry and a mudroom for improved access and functionality. The transformation is not only efficient but aesthetically pleasing to the eye and exceeded the homeowner’s expectations to enjoy their view of the 9th hole.
The Castlelands
The Castlelands
Jacqueline Murray InteriorsJacqueline Murray Interiors
A neutral and calming open plan living space including a white kitchen with an oak interior, oak timber slats feature on the island clad in a Silestone Halcyon worktop and backsplash. The kitchen included a Quooker Fusion Square Tap, Fisher & Paykel Integrated Dishwasher Drawer, Bora Pursu Recirculation Hob, Zanussi Undercounter Oven. All walls, ceiling, kitchen units, home office, banquette & TV unit are painted Farrow and Ball Wevet. The oak floor finish is a combination of hard wax oil and a harder wearing lacquer. Discreet home office with white hide and slide doors and an oak veneer interior. LED lighting within the home office, under the TV unit and over counter kitchen units. Corner banquette with a solid oak veneer seat and white drawers underneath for storage. TV unit appears floating, features an oak slat backboard and white drawers for storage. Furnishings from CA Design, Neptune and Zara Home.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Christine Donner Kitchen Design Inc.Christine Donner Kitchen Design Inc.
The sink wall layout is pure symmetry, with dish drawers on the left, double waste on the right and butternut floating shelves above. A long marble backsplash eliminates the need for tiles.
Home Is Where the Star Is Condo Renovation
Home Is Where the Star Is Condo Renovation
Boardwalk BuildersBoardwalk Builders
Small kitchen remodel with counter seating, sparkling blue backsplash, and white cabinets.
This is an example of a small coastal galley kitchen/diner in Other with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and a breakfast bar.
Contemporary & Modern Rye Home
Contemporary & Modern Rye Home
Touijer DesignsTouijer Designs
Custom Breakfast bar with storage above, a built in microwave in the middle and storage below. This is the perfect place to make your espresso in the morning!
Downtown Art Deco
Downtown Art Deco
Maven Home InteriorsMaven Home Interiors
Remodeled kitchen for a 1920's building. Includes a single (paneled) dishwasher drawer, microwave drawer and a paneled refrigerator. Open shelving, undercabinet lighting and inset cabinetry.
Long Pond Lodge
Long Pond Lodge
Jarrett DesignJarrett Design
Small traditional galley kitchen/diner in New York with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors and white worktops.

Luxury 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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