Small Kitchen with Copper Worktops Ideas and Designs

Located on a lot along the Rocky River sits a 1,300 sf 24’ x 24’ two-story dwelling divided into a four square quadrant with the goal of creating a variety of interior and exterior experiences within a small footprint. The house’s nine column steel frame grid reinforces this and through simplicity of form, structure & material a space of tranquility is achieved. The opening of a two-story volume maximizes long views down the Rocky River where its mouth meets Lake Erie as internally the house reflects the passions and experiences of its owners. Photo: Sergiu Stoian

New Copper Shorwoom Display

Sola Kitchens

Mia Lind
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in London with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, copper worktops, grey splashback and no island.

Tansu - Asian Fusion

Kitchen & Bath Concepts of Pittsburgh

Simone and Associates
Small world-inspired u-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, copper worktops, stone slab splashback, an island and an integrated sink.

Woodside Showhouse

Brooke Grafstrom Interior Design LLC

This is an example of a small classic u-shaped kitchen pantry in San Francisco with open cabinets, copper worktops, terracotta flooring, an integrated sink, blue splashback, glass tiled splashback and no island.

Сталинка на Кутузовском проспекте

Алена Сковородникова

Дизайнер Алена Сковородникова Фотограф Сергей Красюк
Photo of a small retro single-wall kitchen/diner in Moscow with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, copper worktops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, ceramic flooring, multi-coloured floors and orange worktops.

One Bedroom Condo Face Lift

Bassett Furniture Design Studio

Scott Dean Scotts Creative Home
Inspiration for a small traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, copper worktops, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring and an island.

New Mexico Straw Bale

Confluence Architecture

Small kitchen with copper countertops and cedar latilla ceiling
Design ideas for a small galley kitchen/diner in Albuquerque with copper worktops, a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, light wood cabinets, yellow splashback, black appliances, concrete flooring and an island.

Glass Door and Open Display Cabinets

PB Kitchen Design

Mustard color cabinets with copper and teak countertops. Basque slate floor from Ann Sacks Tile. Project Location Batavia, IL
Design ideas for a small farmhouse galley enclosed kitchen in Chicago with a belfast sink, yellow cabinets, copper worktops, yellow splashback, integrated appliances, slate flooring, no island, shaker cabinets and red worktops.

COCINA BOUTIQUE

BARRONKRESS

BOUTIQUE KITCHEN EN BOUTIC APARTMENT. Esta cocina de estilo GLAM. Donde destacan los metales con brillo intrínseco. Casi un espejo dorado. Combinado con el rosa de los techos y las lámparas colgantes. Dando gran importancia a la iluminación y los elementos únicos, en este caso una cocina de latón. Apartamento de arquitectos Strategic design studio, Jump and fly. Cocina de Barronkress

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Gateway Lighting & Fans

Design ideas for a small classic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, copper worktops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tiled splashback, medium hardwood flooring, a submerged sink, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar and brown floors.

La Dueña Residences

Jeanne Schultz Design Studio

Tiny 400 SF apartment condo designed to make the most of the space while maintaining openness, lightness, and efficiency. Black painted cabinetry is small and optimizes the space with special storage solutions, drawers, tiny dishwasher, compact range stove, refrigerator. Black and white moroccan style cement tile with diamond pattern.

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LevelUp Painting

- Cabinets Renner 1245 Pewter Green - Shellac Based Primer
Small traditional l-shaped kitchen/diner with a double-bowl sink, all styles of cabinet, green cabinets, copper worktops, beige splashback, all types of splashback, white appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, black worktops and all types of ceiling.

Kitchen renovation

Johnson Bespoke Ltd

Photography by Tom Griffiths
Small urban u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Sussex with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, copper worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Лофт у озера

Зоя Малашкина / Студия Z-Design

Ильина Лаура
Photo of a small industrial single-wall kitchen/diner in Moscow with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, copper worktops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, no island and white floors.

Traditional Kitchen

KUNTRISET KITCHENS & BATHS DESIGN CENTER

This is an example of a small classic kitchen/diner in New York with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, copper worktops, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.

One Bedroom Condo Face Lift

Bassett Furniture Design Studio

Scott Dean Scotts Creative Home
Inspiration for a small classic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, copper worktops, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring and an island.

Waite Residence

Modern Smart Homes

New Mexico Straw Bale

Confluence Architecture

Post and corble detail at kitchen
This is an example of a small galley kitchen/diner in Albuquerque with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, light wood cabinets, copper worktops, concrete flooring and an island.

Сталинка на Кутузовском проспекте

Алена Сковородникова

Дизайнер Алена Сковородникова Фотограф Сергей Красюк
This is an example of a small bohemian single-wall kitchen/diner in Moscow with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, copper worktops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, ceramic flooring, multi-coloured floors and orange worktops.

New Copper Shorwoom Display

Sola Kitchens

Mia Lind
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in London with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, copper worktops, grey splashback and no island.

Small Kitchen with Copper Worktops 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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