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Mismo espacio con un cambio radical
Mismo espacio con un cambio radical
Comodoos InterioresComodoos Interiores
Small scandinavian l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, marble splashback, white appliances, lino flooring, grey floors and white worktops.
East Sacramento
East Sacramento
Katie Denham InteriorsKatie Denham Interiors
Kat Alves Photography
Inspiration for a small classic kitchen/diner in Sacramento with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Eltham Showroom #5
Eltham Showroom #5
The Kitchen Design CentreThe Kitchen Design Centre
Designer: Peter Schelfhout; Photography by Yvonne Menegol
Photo of a small retro u-shaped kitchen/diner in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, metro tiled splashback, lino flooring and a breakfast bar.
Gloss White Acrylic and Wood Veneer American Walnut
Gloss White Acrylic and Wood Veneer American Walnut
SVEA KITCHENSSVEA KITCHENS
Get Some Statement Lighting Is anyone actually going to notice your small kitchen when you've got an amazing piece of statement lighting? Definitely not.
Cuisine Pop Chef
Cuisine Pop Chef
UserUser
Emilie Lagrange
Small contemporary l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, mirror splashback, vinyl flooring and no island.
Countertops
Countertops
Mountain Tops, Inc.Mountain Tops, Inc.
Photo of a small u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Chicago with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown splashback, matchstick tiled splashback and no island.
Дизайн кухни в средиземноморском стиле.ня
Дизайн кухни в средиземноморском стиле.ня
Design InterioDesign Interio
В Санкт-Петербурге очень не хватает солнечных дней.Как поднять настроение? Использовать в интерьере дома или квартиры-средиземноморский стиль.Светящийся цветовая гамма раскрасит серые будни. Унылое настроение раствориться в теплой атмосфере дома.
Chic en blanc
Chic en blanc
Coralie BALLÉRY DécorationCoralie BALLÉRY Décoration
Création, rénovation d'une cuisine dans un petit espace. Optimisation de l'espace. Utilisation et mise en oeuvre d'un carrelage XXL effet marbre pour la réalisation du sol, plan de travail et crédence.
Küche K
Küche K
UNIKAT MöbeltischlereiUNIKAT Möbeltischlerei
Fotos: Phormat Trier Design UNINKAT INTERIOR
Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Other with flat-panel cabinets and stainless steel worktops.
Harris
Harris
Cornerstone ConstructionCornerstone Construction
Dave Warren - Cullman Aerial Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary kitchen in Birmingham.
Gloss White Acrylic and Wood Veneer American Walnut
Gloss White Acrylic and Wood Veneer American Walnut
SVEA KITCHENSSVEA KITCHENS
Gloss It Up You already know white is good—it'll make your space feel larger, but if want a dark backsplash/cabinets, it's actually not off-limits in a small space. Opt for something glossy, then it'll help reflect light.
Solid Surface, Seamlessly Jointed
Solid Surface, Seamlessly Jointed
Barbury Kitchens Ltd.Barbury Kitchens Ltd.
Photo Credit: MC Studios Photography (www.mcstudios.co.uk)
Design ideas for a small modern l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Wiltshire with a submerged sink, white cabinets, composite countertops and no island.
Penthouse in the Pearl District
Penthouse in the Pearl District
Angela Todd Studios | Portland, ORAngela Todd Studios | Portland, OR
In its 34th consecutive year hosting the Street of Dreams, the Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Portland decided to do something different. They went urban – into the Pearl District. Each year designers clamor for the opportunity to design and style a home in the Street of Dreams. Apparently the allure of designing in contemporary penthouses with cascading views was irresistible to many, because the HBA experienced record interest from the design community at large in 2009. It was an honor to be one of seven designers selected. “The Luster of the Pearl” combined the allure of clean lines and redefined traditional silhouettes with texture and opulence. The color palette was fashion-inspired with unexpected color combinations like smoky violet and tiger-eye gold backed with metallic and warm neutrals. Our design included cosmetic reconstruction of the fireplace, mosaic tile improvements to the kitchen, artistic custom wall finishes and introduced new materials to the Portland market. The process was a whirlwind of early mornings, late nights and weekends. “With an extremely short timeline with large demands, this Street of Dreams challenged me in extraordinary ways that made me a better project manager, communicator, designer and partner to my vendors.” This project won the People’s Choice Award for Best Master Suite at the Northwest Natural 2009 Street of Dreams. For more about Angela Todd Studios, click here: https://www.angelatoddstudios.com/
Loft Cube
Loft Cube
Whitelight StudioWhitelight Studio
Jens Bösenberg
Inspiration for a small contemporary open plan kitchen in Berlin with green splashback, an integrated sink and white cabinets.
Montclair Beauty
Montclair Beauty
Chic Home InteriorsChic Home Interiors
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley enclosed kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, stone slab splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring, green splashback and no island.
Smith Street
Smith Street
Cazam KitchensCazam Kitchens
Photo of a small modern single-wall open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, mosaic tiled splashback and stainless steel appliances.
Home Kitchens/08 KW House
Home Kitchens/08 KW House
LiB contentsLiB contents
Photo by Junichi Harano
Design ideas for a small single-wall kitchen/diner in Tokyo with an integrated sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel worktops, white splashback, white appliances, medium hardwood flooring and no island.
Craftsman Kitchen
Craftsman Kitchen
Interior SpacesInterior Spaces
Craftsman Kitchen remodel
Design ideas for a small classic galley enclosed kitchen in Portland with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, metallic splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances and slate flooring.
AMISSVILLE LOG CABIN KITCHEN AND MASTER BATH TRANSFORMATION
AMISSVILLE LOG CABIN KITCHEN AND MASTER BATH TRANSFORMATION
Expert Kitchen Designs, LLCExpert Kitchen Designs, LLC
Small vintage l-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and black worktops.
White & Blue & Beautiful
White & Blue & Beautiful
Performance Kitchens & HomePerformance Kitchens & Home
Performance Kitchens & Home remodeled Kitchen! New space has lots of storage and a breakfast bar!
Inspiration for a small traditional l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stone slab splashback and white 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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