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Regaltischlerei.deRegaltischlerei.de
Hmi Tischlerei
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in Berlin with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, wood worktops, mosaic tiled splashback, white appliances and light hardwood flooring.
Classic Appeal
Classic Appeal
The Myers TouchThe Myers Touch
This client wanted to mix two different styles to create a transitional style kitchen between contemporary and more traditional. This was achieved by having a practical flat door in the kitchen area, and then creating a more glamourous feel in the dining room with high gloss nickel units and smoked glass.
Philadelphia Center City Kitchen + Bath
Philadelphia Center City Kitchen + Bath
Bluebell KitchensBluebell Kitchens
Inspiration for a small modern galley enclosed kitchen in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Decora Modesto Kitchen
Decora Modesto Kitchen
Decora at The Home DepotDecora at The Home Depot
Store your favorite vintage with space-saving wine cubbies.
Photo of a small l-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with medium wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar and grey worktops.
Invalides, Rénovation complète d'un appartement à Paris
Invalides, Rénovation complète d'un appartement à Paris
Marion Boinot SARLMarion Boinot SARL
shoootin
Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, integrated appliances, ceramic flooring, black floors, white worktops and no island.
Kitchens
Kitchens
Litt's PlumbingLitt's Plumbing
Small classic single-wall kitchen/diner in Cleveland with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, no island and beige floors.
VSS Kitchen
VSS Kitchen
Vermont Solid Surface IncVermont Solid Surface Inc
Inspiration for a small traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Burlington with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, white appliances, cement flooring, a breakfast bar and beige floors.
Resolving Condo Issues with Stretch Ceiling
Resolving Condo Issues with Stretch Ceiling
Laqfoil Ltd.Laqfoil Ltd.
The issues that annoyed the family in this condo are common to new condo units: Low ceilings covered with a popcorn finish, small rooms, low light in the bedrooms and living room, and no ceiling light fixtures. Concrete ceilings are not only difficult to drill into to install fixtures, installing wiring behind them for such fixtures is impossible. There are often conduits for building services embedded in the concrete along with structural steel reinforcements, so drilling without x-raying first is dangerous. Laqfoil stretch ceiling provided a solution to all of these issues for this condo unit. A high gloss finish was chosen, as the reflections visually double the height of the space. Installing a stretch ceiling also naturally conceals the popcorn ceiling behind it, but in this case, was also used to conceal the wiring necessary to add ceiling lights in every room. The wiring was simply attached to the existing popcorn ceiling. Laqfoil stretch ceiling is supported around the perimeter only, by tracks, or profiles which are only about 0.75" thick. The ceiling membrane itself is less than one millimetre thick. We also added a small vector graphic, printed in each corner of the living room ceiling, for a unique aesthetic effect. We constructed a suspended bulkhead above the island and covered it with red high gloss membrane, to visually separate the kitchen and living room while keeping the design's open concept. This also provided a supporting structure for 3 mini chandelier pendant lights. A red rose depicted on a black and white textured ground was chosen for the kitchen ceiling and applied using digital wide format printing technology, to tie the red, black and white colour scheme with the kitchen cabinets' texture.
Stained Maple Kitchen Cabinets
Stained Maple Kitchen Cabinets
Coralite Woodworks LLC.Coralite Woodworks LLC.
Small classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in New York with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
58th Street Transitional Remodel
58th Street Transitional Remodel
Bearded BuildersBearded Builders
This is an example of a small traditional l-shaped kitchen/diner in Omaha with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island and black floors.
Custom Painting Projects
Custom Painting Projects
Lakewood PaintingLakewood Painting
Design ideas for a small classic l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, grey floors and black worktops.
bulthaup Addict - cuisine contemporaine
bulthaup Addict - cuisine contemporaine
bulthaup Chamberybulthaup Chambery
Photo of a small contemporary kitchen/diner in Grenoble with flat-panel cabinets, white splashback and no island.
Ucluelet, BC - Jade Soapstone, unoiled
Ucluelet, BC - Jade Soapstone, unoiled
Vancouver Island SoapstoneVancouver Island Soapstone
Smaller, galley style kitchen in Jade Soapstone. This kitchen features an eased edge, integrated drainboard and an undermounted farmhouse style fireclay sink. The soapstone has a natural (unoiled) finish.
Sewdley Street, Hackney
Sewdley Street, Hackney
Balau KitchensBalau Kitchens
This is an example of a small classic u-shaped enclosed kitchen in London with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, black floors and white worktops.
Galley Kitchen, small space
Galley Kitchen, small space
Chris Chapman Bespoke Kitchens & FurnitureChris Chapman Bespoke Kitchens & Furniture
The use of a reclaimed brick floor helps to create a traditional look to a fully refurbished, neglected part of an old cottage.
Design ideas for a small classic kitchen in Dorset.
Shaker Style Verd de Terre
Shaker Style Verd de Terre
Sussex Kitchen and BedroomsSussex Kitchen and Bedrooms
This modern farm house look is packed with rustic charm. The clients chose Shaker style cabinetry painted in Verd de Terre from our own M&J range. They chose a 1 and ½ Bowl Overmounted Ceramic Sink to sit into their Solid Oak worktops, and matched these with oak knob handles. Clever storage houses crockery and other display items.
Fry Residence
Fry Residence
Innovative Benchtop SolutionsInnovative Benchtop Solutions
Cameron Wood
Inspiration for a small modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Perth with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island and white worktops.
West Hampton Beach House
West Hampton Beach House
A Direct Cabinet Distributor CorpA Direct Cabinet Distributor Corp
This West Hampton beach home got an entire face lift for Summer of 2016 rental season! A Direct's designer, Kevin, worked with Behan Construction with the kitchen design.
Rénovation/location
Rénovation/location
UserUser
crédence "La Boutique du grand Cirque"
Design ideas for a small mediterranean l-shaped open plan kitchen in Toulouse with a submerged sink, laminate countertops, yellow splashback, laminate floors, no island and white worktops.
Buford Home Remodeling
Buford Home Remodeling
European Construction & DesignEuropean Construction & Design
Design ideas for a small classic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.

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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