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Little Inka
Little Inka
Unique HomestaysUnique Homestays
This is an example of a small farmhouse l-shaped kitchen in Cornwall with black cabinets, metallic splashback, black appliances and grey floors.
Kitchen
Kitchen
Sakkara ResidentialSakkara Residential
A bright and bold kitchen for a small flat in colourful Notting Hill
Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, purple cabinets, quartz worktops, multi-coloured splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, white worktops and feature lighting.
Brighton | Open Plan Kitchen
Brighton | Open Plan Kitchen
Design Interiors LtdDesign Interiors Ltd
Our client tells us: "I cannot recommend Design Interiors enough. Tim has an exceptional eye for design, instinctively knowing what works & striking the perfect balance between incorporating our design pre-requisites & ideas & making has own suggestions. Every design detail has been spot on. His plan was creative, making the best use of space, practical - & the finished result has more than lived up to expectations. The leicht product is excellent – classic German quality & although a little more expensive than some other kitchens , the difference is streets ahead – and pound for pound exceptional value. But its not just design. We were lucky enough to work with the in house project manager Stuart who led our build & trades for our whole project, & was absolute fantastic. Ditto the in house fitters, whose attention to detail & perfectionism was impressive. With fantastic communication,, reliability & downright lovely to work with – we are SO pleased we went to Design Interiors. If you’re looking for great service, high end design & quality product from a company big enough to be super professional but small enough to care – look no further!" Our clients had previously carried out a lot of work on their old warehouse building to create an industrial feel. They always disliked having the kitchen & living room as separate rooms so, wanted to open up the space. It was important to them to have 1 company that could carry out all of the required works. Design Interiors own team removed the separating wall & flooring along with extending the entrance to the kitchen & under stair cupboards for extra storage. All plumbing & electrical works along with plastering & decorating were carried out by Design Interiors along with the supply & installation of the polished concrete floor & works to the existing windows to achieve a floor to ceiling aesthetic. Tim designed the kitchen in a bespoke texture lacquer door to match the ironmongery throughout the building. Our clients who are keen cooks wanted to have a good surface space to prep whilst keeping the industrial look but, it was a priority for the work surface to be hardwearing. Tim incorporated Dekton worktops to meet this brief & to enhance the industrial look carried the worktop up to provide the splashback. The contemporary design without being a handless look enhances the clients’ own appliances with stainless steel handles to match. The open plan space has a social breakfast bar area which also incorporate’s a clever bifold unit to house the boiler system which was unable to be moved.
Project Garden
Project Garden
CCASA ArchitectsCCASA Architects
A small compact kitchen, was designed following the industrial look of the property. The worktops have concrete effect. A big island was also included to allow for a bigger kitchen and also be an area of entertainment.
Blackheath Black Kitchen
Blackheath Black Kitchen
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This unusually shaped kitchen in Blackheath has been completely refurbished. Clever design has been used to maximise functionality in the space available by including a waterfall island with a reduced side to mirror the shape of the room, tall units that reach right up to the ceiling and reduced depth cupboards on one of the walls. The beautifully sleek German black cabinets have been complimented with striking Dekton Trillium stone from Cosentino.
Blackheath loft
Blackheath loft
PlaceDesign Kitchens and InteriorsPlaceDesign Kitchens and Interiors
This kitchen was initially a U shape separate room off the corridor. It was dark and isolated from the rest of the apartment. We decided to knock down the walls separating it from the living area and design this small but stunning and practical kitchen.
Modern Industrial Kitchen Showroom
Modern Industrial Kitchen Showroom
Sustainable KitchensSustainable Kitchens
This shaker style kitchen is painted in Farrow & Ball Down Pipe. This integrated double pull out bin is out of the way when not in use but convenient to pull out when needed. The Concreto Biscotte worktop add a nice contrast with the style and colour of the cabinetry. Carl Newland
Rosslyn Cabin
Rosslyn Cabin
Studio MielStudio Miel
Photography: Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in DC Metro with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain flooring, an island, brown floors, white appliances and brown worktops.
Atlanta BLUE kitchen
Atlanta BLUE kitchen
Rosa Moreno KitchensRosa Moreno Kitchens
Small eclectic l-shaped kitchen/diner in Atlanta with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors and blue worktops.
Cherokee Triangle Kitchen
Cherokee Triangle Kitchen
Centered InteriorsCentered Interiors
Small classic l-shaped kitchen/diner in Louisville with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and grey worktops.
Industrial Kitchen Design Ideas
Industrial Kitchen Design Ideas
Everingham DesignEveringham Design
This is an example of a small industrial l-shaped kitchen/diner in Columbus with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, coloured appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and brown worktops.
Pilgrim
Pilgrim
Victory Construction, IncVictory Construction, Inc
Small traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors and white worktops.
Black kitchen
Black kitchen
Woods of London ltdWoods of London ltd
Neptune handmade and hand painted shaker kitchen painted in black ( charcoal) . Suffolk style in frame kitchen . supplied by woods of london photos by Chris Snook
Proyecto Casa de Pueblo Costa Brava
Proyecto Casa de Pueblo Costa Brava
Nice Home BarcelonaNice Home Barcelona
Small mediterranean l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Barcelona with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement flooring, no island, multi-coloured floors and brown worktops.
Beacon Hill Mid-Century
Beacon Hill Mid-Century
Ore StudiosOre Studios
Lauren Colton
Small retro l-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.
Richmond Kitchen Remodel - University City, MO
Richmond Kitchen Remodel - University City, MO
RSI Kitchen & BathRSI Kitchen & Bath
Anne Matheis Photography
Small rural l-shaped kitchen in St Louis with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, an island and a submerged sink.
Ranch House Kitchen & Living Renovation
Ranch House Kitchen & Living Renovation
SpiritOceansSpiritOceans
Opened galley style kitchen to family room. Custom and purchased cabinet combo.
Design ideas for a small eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, beige splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring and an island.
Small Apt. Kitchen
Small Apt. Kitchen
Kitchen TechnologyKitchen Technology
This small apartment kitchen was totally transformed. We opened up the side wall to create a more open space. The shaker door style with a rich espresso stain contrasts beautifully against the white kashmir granite countertops. We decided to use smaller scaled appliances in this space. We even were able to design a mini bar with an under counter wine cooler!
Petra & Tyler's Breezy Basement Guest Apartment
Petra & Tyler's Breezy Basement Guest Apartment
ArciformArciform
Design ideas for a small classic l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Portland with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, marble flooring and no island.
The Groby Project [Ongoing]
The Groby Project [Ongoing]
Luxe LtdLuxe Ltd
This was such an important kitchen for us to get absolutely right. Our client wanted to make the absolute most out the small space that they had. Therefore, we proposed to gut the room completely and start by moving the plumbing and electrics around to get everything where it wanted to go. We will then get the room fully plastered and the ceiling over-boarded with 3x new downlights. The oven housing is a bespoke unit which is designed to sit on top of the worksurface and has a functional drawer below and extra storage above. We have scribed this up to the ceiling to make the kitchen easy to clean and give it the complete fitted appearance. The gas meter is situated in the corner of the room which is why we opted for a 900 x 900 L-shaped corner unit to make access to this easier and it also pushed the sink base to the far RH side which keeps the sink and hob at a larger distance. The hob is a domino gas hob which we will connect directly from the gas meter. With the carcasses being "Natural Hamilton Oak" we have introduced some floating shelves in the same colour which also tie in with the LVT floor. These work far better than wall units as they open to room out and allows the window to offer more natural daylight. Finally, to save our client money, we put a freestanding fridge/freezer in the alcove rather than an integrated. There is no right or wrong answer here but generally a freestanding appliance will be less expensive.

Small L-shaped 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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