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Proyecto Casa de Pueblo Costa Brava
Proyecto Casa de Pueblo Costa Brava
Nice Home BarcelonaNice Home Barcelona
Small mediterranean l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Barcelona with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement flooring, no island, multi-coloured floors and brown worktops.
IBÁN RAMÓN
IBÁN RAMÓN
Paula G. FurióPaula G. Furió
Paula G. Furió / ©Houzz 2017
Photo of a small modern u-shaped kitchen in Valencia with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, no island, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
КВАРТИРА В МОСКВЕ НА КОЗИХИНСКОМ ПЕРЕУЛКЕ 56М2
КВАРТИРА В МОСКВЕ НА КОЗИХИНСКОМ ПЕРЕУЛКЕ 56М2
Наталия Спивак и Надежда БорцоваНаталия Спивак и Надежда Борцова
ФОТОГРАФ ВАСИЛИЙ БУЛАНОВ
This is an example of a small classic single-wall enclosed kitchen in Moscow with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige splashback, metro tiled splashback, black appliances and no island.
Soma Loft - Kitchen & Living Room
Soma Loft - Kitchen & Living Room
Regan Baker Design Inc.Regan Baker Design Inc.
With tech careers to keep first-time home buyers busy Regan Baker Design Inc. was hired to update a standard two-bedroom loft into a warm and unique space with storage for days. The kitchen boasts a nine-foot aluminum rolling ladder to access those hard-to-reach places, and a farm sink is paired with a herringbone backsplash for a nice spin on the standard white kitchen. In the living room RBD warmed up the space with 17 foot dip-dyed draperies, running floor to ceiling. Key Contributers: Contractor: Elmack Construction Cabinetry: KitchenSync Photography: Kristine Franson
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.
Reforma de cocina en Barcelona (Gracia)
Reforma de cocina en Barcelona (Gracia)
Lautoka Urbana - Reformas y Diseño de espaciosLautoka Urbana - Reformas y Diseño de espacios
Small scandinavian l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Barcelona with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback and no island.
В гостях: «Однушка» с восточными мотивами
В гостях: «Однушка» с восточными мотивами
Yuri GrishkoYuri Grishko
Photo by: Yuri Grishko © 2017 Houzz Съемка для статьи: https://www.houzz.ru/ideabooks/84889563
Nórdico Cocina
Nórdico Cocina
Inspiration for a small scandi l-shaped kitchen in Madrid with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island and white worktops.
San Francisco 40 Apartments
San Francisco 40 Apartments
Flap StudioFlap Studio
David Frutos
Inspiration for a small contemporary open plan kitchen in Alicante-Costa Blanca with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island and glass sheet splashback.
bulthaup b2 en chêne naturel par espace de vie Pontarlier
bulthaup b2 en chêne naturel par espace de vie Pontarlier
bulthaup Pontarlierbulthaup Pontarlier
ensemble bulthaup b2 combinant une armoire de rangement avec contreporte et un centre culinaire en inox. hotte papillon, plaque de cuisson affleurante, mitigeur bulthaup meuble usm col beige Photo Sophie Cousin pour espace de vie Pontarlier
Мансарда ЖК "INKERI"
Мансарда ЖК "INKERI"
Екатерина ЗоринаЕкатерина Зорина
Small scandi single-wall enclosed kitchen in Saint Petersburg with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, white appliances, no island, grey floors and brown worktops.
Power House
Power House
Glow Design GroupGlow Design Group
Photographer Jack Lovel-Stylist Beckie Littler
Small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, dark hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Upper West Side Classic Six
Upper West Side Classic Six
Weil Friedman ArchitectsWeil Friedman Architects
This Kitchen was carved out of a former Maids Room and Pantry in order to provide an "open-concept" Kitchen/Family Room which opens into a Living/Dining Room. While the spaces are all open to one another, each is defined separately to maintain the pre-war character of the apartment. In this instance, the peninsula is contained within a large cased opening which also incorporates custom storage cabinets. Photo by J. Nefsky
Apartment with a cat
Apartment with a cat
Ajform InteriorsAjform Interiors
Design ideas for a small modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Palma de Mallorca with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, medium hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
Квартира 60 м кв
Квартира 60 м кв
Валентина СавескулВалентина Савескул
Photo of a small contemporary galley enclosed kitchen in Moscow with a built-in sink, laminate countertops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood flooring, no island and blue cabinets.
¿amor o ilusión?
¿amor o ilusión?
Paglialonga StudioPaglialonga Studio
Marc Ubach
Photo of a small scandinavian single-wall kitchen/diner in Barcelona with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and white splashback.
Sky Condo
Sky Condo
Palmerston Design ConsultantsPalmerston Design Consultants
justice darragh as seen on apartment therapy
Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Toronto with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, beige splashback, dark hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
Cranmore
Cranmore
Mari Kushino DesignMari Kushino Design
Classic Shaker Kitchen In A Small Space. Design by Mari Kushino Design, Cabinets by South Shore Cabinetry, Photography by Tony Colangelo Photography.
Отражение
Отражение
Ирина КрашенинниковаИрина Крашенинникова
Алексей Довгань
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island and white floors.
Piso Salamanca
Piso Salamanca
Paula Rosales (estudio more-co)Paula Rosales (estudio more-co)
Cocina con isla Fotógrafo: Javier Ortega
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Madrid with flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, black appliances, an island, marble worktops, grey splashback, ceramic flooring, multi-coloured floors and black worktops.

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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