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Small Kitchen with Open Cabinets Ideas and Designs

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Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
InsidesignInsidesign
Small farmhouse l-shaped kitchen pantry in Atlanta with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, brown floors, open cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, wood splashback, brick flooring and no island.
Sweet and Salty Pantry
Sweet and Salty Pantry
Rylex Custom Cabinetry and ClosetsRylex Custom Cabinetry and Closets
Adjustable shelves are a perfect fit for a kitchen pantry. With stored items ranging from small flat cans to small appliances, you can accommodate various heights and sizes with fully adjustable shelves. Kara Lashuay
Pantry wall - Farmhouse kitchen - Berkeley, CA
Pantry wall - Farmhouse kitchen - Berkeley, CA
Blisshaus LLCBlisshaus LLC
The Wall of FBCoJ (Full Body Chills of Joy) by Blisshaus
Design ideas for a small classic single-wall kitchen pantry in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and no island.
NOIE
NOIE
YUUA建築設計事務所YUUA建築設計事務所
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in Tokyo with an integrated sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel worktops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring and no island.
Coach House
Coach House
reDesign home | chicagoreDesign home | chicago
Photo of a small classic single-wall kitchen pantry in Chicago with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, a submerged sink, wood worktops, grey splashback, marble splashback, black appliances and brown worktops.
Hidden Pantry Revealed
Hidden Pantry Revealed
MAK Design + Build Inc.MAK Design + Build Inc.
Dave Adams Photography
Inspiration for a small modern galley kitchen pantry in Sacramento with medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, concrete flooring, a submerged sink, open cabinets and integrated appliances.
Casa Pasqualin
Casa Pasqualin
Andrea ChiesaAndrea Chiesa
Andrea Chiesa è Progetto Immagine
Photo of a small contemporary galley kitchen/diner in Turin with white cabinets, an island, a built-in sink, open cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, laminate countertops and beige floors.
pantry customized
pantry customized
Interior Changes home design & consultingInterior Changes home design & consulting
This pantry is just off the kitchen and so the additional counter space is ideal for more prep space if needed. The interior was customized with hand shaped corbels and slide out trays.
Wide Pine Floors
Wide Pine Floors
Hull Forest Products - Wide Plank FloorsHull Forest Products - Wide Plank Floors
Bright and white, these Pine floors are easy to clean and maintain--perfect for waterfront living. Available plank widths for this product are 5 inches to 19 inches; a wide range of plank lengths are also available. Made in the USA and available mill-direct, unfinished or prefinished, from Hull Forest Products. www.hullforest.com. 1-800-928-9602.
The Dairy Barn
The Dairy Barn
Ford, Powell & Carson Architects & Planners, Inc.Ford, Powell & Carson Architects & Planners, Inc.
Other historic traces remain such as the feeding trough, now converted into bench seating. However, the renovation includes many updates as well. A dual toned herringbone Endicott brick floor replaces the slab floor formerly sloped for drainage.
North Street
North Street
TEAL Architects + PlannersTEAL Architects + Planners
A mid-twentieth-century family home on a busy city-wide connector with excellent public transport, and access to employment, services, and shopping. TEAL recognized an opportunity to transform the house into two contemporary dwellings by: • adding new structures: new stairs and separate entries from the street as well as a service room at the back • opening the interiors into spacious light-filled open plan living places • re-presenting the exterior of the building with new hemlock cladding integrated over the existing shingles • installing efficient new environmental control systems • reusing many of the materials, including the building envelope and chimney as part of a feature wall
Bittner Kitchen Remodel
Bittner Kitchen Remodel
obrARCHITECTUREobrARCHITECTURE
A complete re-imagining of an existing galley kitchen in a 1925 Spanish home. The design intent was to seamlessly meld modern interior design ideas within the existing framework of the home. In order to integrate the kitchen more to the dining area, a large portion of the wall dividing the kitchen and dining room was removed which became the location of the breakfast bar and liquor cabinet. The original arched divider between the kitchen and breakfast nook was relocated to hide the refrigerator, but retained to help integrate the old and the new. Custom open walnut shelving was used in the main part of the kitchen to further expand the experience of the galley kitchen and subway tile was used to, again, help bridge between the time periods. White Quartz countertops with waterfall edges with greyed wood cabinet faces round out the design.
L-Shaped Galley Kitchen Update
L-Shaped Galley Kitchen Update
Neil Kelly CompanyNeil Kelly Company
This unique kitchen space is an L-shaped galley with lots of windows looking out to Lake Washington. The new design features classic white lower cabinets and floating walnut shelves above. White quartz countertop, brass hardware and fixtures, light blue textured wallpaper, and three different forms of lighting-- can lights, sconces, and LED strips under the floating shelf to illuminate what's on the shelf or countertop below it.
Custom larders, pantries and space towers.
Custom larders, pantries and space towers.
Saffron Interiors LtdSaffron Interiors Ltd
Bespoke storage solutions from Saffron Interiors. Pantries, larders, dressers, space towers and cocktail cabinets.
Inspiration for a small eclectic galley kitchen pantry in Surrey with open cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, no island and white worktops.
Kitchen Renovation - Black Rock
Kitchen Renovation - Black Rock
Damco KitchensDamco Kitchens
Aaron
Small contemporary u-shaped kitchen pantry in Melbourne with open cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, dark hardwood flooring, no island and a single-bowl sink.
菩提寺K邸
菩提寺K邸
株式会社 アキムラフライング・シー　一級建築設計事務所株式会社 アキムラフライング・シー　一級建築設計事務所
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall kitchen in Other with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood worktops and blue splashback.
Historic House in Pinehurst, NC
Historic House in Pinehurst, NC
Dandeneau Architecture P.L.L.C.Dandeneau Architecture P.L.L.C.
John Gessner
Design ideas for a small farmhouse kitchen in Raleigh with open cabinets, an island, a belfast sink, stainless steel appliances and dark hardwood flooring.
Kitchen Renovation - Black Rock
Kitchen Renovation - Black Rock
Damco KitchensDamco Kitchens
Aaron
Small contemporary u-shaped kitchen pantry in Melbourne with a single-bowl sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, dark hardwood flooring and no island.
キッチン／kitchen
キッチン／kitchen
廣田真治建築設計事務所廣田真治建築設計事務所
構造用合板で造形キッチンを製作 ダイニングテーブルと高さを揃えている 一体的に利用できるように配慮 造作キッチン ・W2,100×D800×H850 ・面材構造用合板 t=24 （ウレタンクリア塗装_ツヤ消し） ・シンク一体型ステンレストップ （バイブレーション仕上げ） キッチン設備 ・IH ヒーター（AEG） ・食洗器（Panasonic） ・ニッケルサテン水栓（toolbox） ・レンジフード（toolbox）
コンクリートキッチンをつくる
コンクリートキッチンをつくる
CLUB66　小野あゆみCLUB66　小野あゆみ
This is an example of a small industrial single-wall enclosed kitchen in Tokyo with a built-in sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, concrete worktops, black splashback, black appliances, no island and grey worktops.

Small Kitchen with Open 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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