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Small Kitchen with Distressed Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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A Louisiana kitchen renovation
A Louisiana kitchen renovation
UserUser
A 1960's bungalow with the original plywood kitchen, did not meet the needs of a Louisiana professional who wanted a country-house inspired kitchen. The result is an intimate kitchen open to the family room, with an antique Mexican table repurposed as the island.
French Country Cottage
French Country Cottage
Tailored Spaces, Natalie SpiniolasTailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas
Removing the existing kitchen walls made the space feel larger and gave us opportunities to move around the work triangle for better flow in the kitchen.
Family Cabins Retreat
Family Cabins Retreat
MossCreekMossCreek
This MossCreek custom designed family retreat features several historically authentic and preserved log cabins that were used as the basis for the design of several individual homes. MossCreek worked closely with the client to develop unique new structures with period-correct details from a remarkable collection of antique homes, all of which were disassembled, moved, and then reassembled at the project site. This project is an excellent example of MossCreek's ability to incorporate the past in to a new home for the ages. Photo by Erwin Loveland
Country Classic
Country Classic
Kitchen & Bath Concepts of PittsburghKitchen & Bath Concepts of Pittsburgh
Craig Thompson Photography
Photo of a small traditional u-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with beaded cabinets, distressed cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and no island.
Painted mint green kitchen
Painted mint green kitchen
Amelia Cabinet CompanyAmelia Cabinet Company
A vignette from within Amelia Cabinet Company's 174 West St Yard Litchfield CT 06759 showroom. Mint green, shaker style with custom stone farm sink. by Amelia Cabinet Company ameliawoodwork.com
Log Cabin Guest House Kitchenette
Log Cabin Guest House Kitchenette
Shenandoah Kitchen & HomeShenandoah Kitchen & Home
L-shaped custom kitchenette in log cabin guest house. White washed finished custom cabinetry made from reclaimed fence board with granite counter tops. Bathroom vanity also custom to match the kitchen, along with a hand made clay bowl.
Rustic Barnwood Kitchen
Rustic Barnwood Kitchen
SAW Creations LLCSAW Creations LLC
Photo Credit: Dustin @ Rockhouse Motion
This is an example of a small rustic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Wichita with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, concrete worktops, brown splashback, wood splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, an island and grey floors.
Mexican Flare Kitchen
Mexican Flare Kitchen
KBC Design Studio/Kitchens By Christina Inc.KBC Design Studio/Kitchens By Christina Inc.
LTB Photography
Inspiration for a small rustic u-shaped kitchen/diner in New York with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, soapstone worktops, multi-coloured splashback, terracotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
Birch Point Cabin - Kitchen Remodel Project
Birch Point Cabin - Kitchen Remodel Project
Roughing It In StyleRoughing It In Style
Design ideas for a small rustic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, multi-coloured splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood flooring.
Rustic Red Cedar Kitchen with cultured Stone Backsplash
Rustic Red Cedar Kitchen with cultured Stone Backsplash
Attic TreasuresAttic Treasures
Small rustic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring and an island.
Muldrew Lake Residence
Muldrew Lake Residence
Thomas James Cabinetry Inc.Thomas James Cabinetry Inc.
Photo of a small rustic galley kitchen pantry in Toronto with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
Warm River Cabin
Warm River Cabin
Stillwater Design GroupStillwater Design Group
Kitchen of the restored 1930's small fishing cabin. Photo by Jason Letham
Design ideas for a small rustic l-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, black appliances, dark hardwood flooring and no island.
River Guest House
River Guest House
Lea Sisson Architect llcLea Sisson Architect llc
james ray spahn
This is an example of a small contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Denver with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, black splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and brown floors.
Creekside Cabin
Creekside Cabin
Roughing It In StyleRoughing It In Style
Design ideas for a small rustic single-wall kitchen/diner in Other with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Lukens Cabin
Lukens Cabin
Ross G. Anderson - ArchitectRoss G. Anderson - Architect
Kitchen, Longviews Studios Inc. Photographer
Design ideas for a small rustic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood worktops, brown splashback, wood splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
soapstone countertops
soapstone countertops
Petragnani Brothers Tile & Marble Inc.Petragnani Brothers Tile & Marble Inc.
This is an example of a small rustic l-shaped kitchen in Philadelphia with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, soapstone worktops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Modern Farmhouse Kitchen
Modern Farmhouse Kitchen
WSM CraftWSM Craft
Perfectly settled in the shade of three majestic oak trees, this timeless homestead evokes a deep sense of belonging to the land. The Wilson Architects farmhouse design riffs on the agrarian history of the region while employing contemporary green technologies and methods. Honoring centuries-old artisan traditions and the rich local talent carrying those traditions today, the home is adorned with intricate handmade details including custom site-harvested millwork, forged iron hardware, and inventive stone masonry. Welcome family and guests comfortably in the detached garage apartment. Enjoy long range views of these ancient mountains with ample space, inside and out.
Rustic Kitchen
Rustic Kitchen
Small rustic l-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, black appliances, dark hardwood flooring and no island.
Warm River Cabin
Warm River Cabin
Stillwater Design GroupStillwater Design Group
Kitchen of the restored 1930's small fishing cabin. Photo by Jason Letham
This is an example of a small rustic l-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, black appliances, dark hardwood flooring and no island.
Eclectic Traditional
Eclectic Traditional
Kitchen & Bath Concepts of PittsburghKitchen & Bath Concepts of Pittsburgh
Craig Thompson Photography Premier Custom Built Cabinetry
Photo of a small bohemian u-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.

Small Kitchen with Distressed Cabinets 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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