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Small Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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Gladstone Kitchen & Keeping Room Remodel
Gladstone Kitchen & Keeping Room Remodel
Terracotta Design BuildTerracotta Design Build
Jeff Herr
Photo of a small rustic l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Atlanta with stainless steel appliances, a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback and light hardwood flooring.
House // TW
House // TW
M Gooden DesignM Gooden Design
Small midcentury u-shaped kitchen in Dallas with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white worktops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood flooring.
Cucina aperta
Cucina aperta
Arch. Cristina De MarcoArch. Cristina De Marco
Fotografie Antonio La Grotta
Photo of a small coastal u-shaped open plan kitchen in Turin with black cabinets, black splashback, porcelain flooring, a breakfast bar, black worktops, flat-panel cabinets and grey floors.
Blue and White Kitchen Renovation St. Louis, MO
Blue and White Kitchen Renovation St. Louis, MO
Karr Bick Kitchen and BathKarr Bick Kitchen and Bath
Denash Photography, designed by Jenny Rausch
Small beach style l-shaped open plan kitchen in St Louis with white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, coloured appliances, an island, a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, engineered stone countertops, mosaic tiled splashback and medium hardwood flooring.
Contemporary Kitchen
Contemporary Kitchen
Design ideas for a small contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Phoenix with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, metallic splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, an island and beige floors.
casa Aigua
casa Aigua
CAVAACAVAA
Nit Victorio
Photo of a small mediterranean u-shaped kitchen/diner in Barcelona with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue splashback, a breakfast bar, ceramic splashback and ceramic flooring.
Brookhaven Remodel
Brookhaven Remodel
Restructure StudioRestructure Studio
Restructure Studio's Brookhaven Remodel updated the entrance and completely reconfigured the living, dining and kitchen areas, expanding the laundry room and adding a new powder bath. Guests now enter the home into the newly-assigned living space, while an open kitchen occupies the center of the home.
Vermont goes Hobbit Modern
Vermont goes Hobbit Modern
Meditch Murphey ArchitectsMeditch Murphey Architects
A view of the kitchen, loft, and exposed timber frame structure. photo by Lael Taylor
Inspiration for a small rustic single-wall open plan kitchen in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, brown floors, brown worktops, grey cabinets, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Porth Cottage
Porth Cottage
Bradley Van Der StraetenBradley Van Der Straeten
Small country l-shaped kitchen/diner in London with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, light hardwood flooring, red splashback and ceramic splashback.
Reforma en piso en el centro de Badalona
Reforma en piso en el centro de Badalona
FotointerioresFotointeriores
David MUSER
This is an example of a small industrial u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Barcelona with light hardwood flooring, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances and a breakfast bar.
Rustic Wood Cabin
Rustic Wood Cabin
Silver Maple Construction LLCSilver Maple Construction LLC
photos by Susan Teare • www.susanteare.com
Inspiration for a small rustic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Burlington with green cabinets, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, no island, a belfast sink, soapstone worktops, black splashback and flat-panel cabinets.
Ggem Design Co Kitchens
Ggem Design Co Kitchens
Shannon Ggem DesignShannon Ggem Design
Photo of a small nautical l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, grey cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors, beige worktops, recessed-panel cabinets and a vaulted ceiling.
Debra Campbell Design
Debra Campbell Design
Debra Drake DesignDebra Drake Design
Design ideas for a small classic l-shaped kitchen in Seattle with coloured appliances, a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Historic House in Pinehurst, NC
Historic House in Pinehurst, NC
Dandeneau Architecture P.L.L.C.Dandeneau Architecture P.L.L.C.
John Gessner
Design ideas for a small farmhouse kitchen in Raleigh with open cabinets, an island, a belfast sink, stainless steel appliances and dark hardwood flooring.
Kings of Kinghorn Muse
Kings of Kinghorn Muse
Beyond Beige Interior Design Inc.Beyond Beige Interior Design Inc.
Beyond Beige Interior Design | www.beyondbeige.com | Ph: 604-876-3800 | Photography By Provoke Studios | Furniture Purchased From The Living Lab Furniture Co
Kitchen Design
Kitchen Design
Griggs & Co. Homes Inc.Griggs & Co. Homes Inc.
Remodeled kitchen features custom built cabinetry, wall-mounted foldable surfboard bar, wood trim, and vaulted ceilings
This is an example of a small nautical l-shaped kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, blue splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, grey floors, white worktops and vinyl flooring.
Montecito, California - Guest Cottage
Montecito, California - Guest Cottage
Debra Lynn Henno DesignDebra Lynn Henno Design
Photography Alexander Vertikoff
Small coastal kitchen in Santa Barbara with dark hardwood flooring.
Elmwood Cottage
Elmwood Cottage
Turnbull Griffin HaesloopTurnbull Griffin Haesloop
David Wakely
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and medium hardwood flooring.
Kitchen - Traditional
Kitchen - Traditional
Home IngredientsHome Ingredients
Laneway House by Smallworks -- www.smallworks.ca
Inspiration for a small classic single-wall kitchen in Vancouver with white cabinets, blue splashback and an island.
NW Haven
NW Haven
Tiny HeirloomTiny Heirloom
Tiny Heirloom Inc.
Photo of a small country single-wall open plan kitchen in Portland with white cabinets and no island.

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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