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Mid Century Kitchen
Mid Century Kitchen
DDK Kitchen Design GroupDDK Kitchen Design Group
Kitchens are a part of our personality. Sophisticated yet so simple. The cabinets are maple with nothing but a natural finish. Highlighting the beautiful character of maple wood. Slab doors on frameless construction. Simple hardware and a long butcher block island. Tile that really draws your eye to the shelves. The white tile on the range wall sets the stage to admire the hood. Designed by Jean Thompson for DDK Kitchen Design Group. Photographs @michaelakaskel
Peavey Lake Remodel
Peavey Lake Remodel
O’Hara InteriorsO’Hara Interiors
Martha O'Hara Interiors, Interior Design & Photo Styling | Hage Homes, Builder | Corey Gaffer, Photography Please Note: All “related,” “similar,” and “sponsored” products tagged or listed by Houzz are not actual products pictured. They have not been approved by Martha O’Hara Interiors nor any of the professionals credited. For information about our work, please contact design@oharainteriors.com.
Birch - Pantry. Overview.
Birch - Pantry. Overview.
Thomas Ford & SonsThomas Ford & Sons
Inspiration for a small traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in Surrey with beaded cabinets, green cabinets, marble worktops, brick flooring and green worktops.
Shore Acres we Are Here
Shore Acres we Are Here
Studio DearbornStudio Dearborn
A young family moving from Brooklyn to their first house spied this classic 1920s colonial and decided to call it their new home. The elderly former owner hadn’t updated the home in decades, and a cramped, dated kitchen begged for a refresh. Designer Sarah Robertson of Studio Dearborn helped her client design a new kitchen layout, while Virginia Picciolo of Marsella Knoetgren designed the enlarged kitchen space by stealing a little room from the adjacent dining room. A palette of warm gray and nearly black cabinets mix with marble countertops and zellige clay tiles to make a welcoming, warm space that is in perfect harmony with the rest of the home. Photos Adam Macchia. For more information, you may visit our website at www.studiodearborn.com or email us at info@studiodearborn.com.
Minimalist White and Timber Contemporary Kitchen
Minimalist White and Timber Contemporary Kitchen
Transform-A-SpaceTransform-A-Space
A light and bright minimalist design featuring two-pack painted cabinetry to match the clients freshly painted walls, subway tile stack-style, and feature timber components bring warmth into the space. 20mm Caesarstone 'Ocean Foam' benchtops in a polished finish help to reflect overhead light. A small kitchen packed with functionality.
Ashland Kitchen Remodel
Ashland Kitchen Remodel
Tate EnterprisesTate Enterprises
This smaller galley kitchen was the perfect opportunity to add some warmth to this cape cod home filled with lots of charm. In this kitchen, there is plenty of space and opportunities for this family who loves to cook together to spend some time amongst their double ovens and abundance of counter space. The cabinets are white uppers with latte colored base and a featured backsplash of hand painted tile that pulls in all of the colors of the kitchen. The beverage center is maple with a cashew stain to match the kitchen table. We added a bookcase next to the refrigerator at the back door so there is room to drop things as they walk in. The pantry area is a large wall cabinet with rollouts and a three drawer base giving plenty of room for storage even though this space may not be the biggest.
ФОТО/Уютная светлая квартира 76 м² для молодой семьи с ребенком
ФОТО/Уютная светлая квартира 76 м² для молодой семьи с ребенком
Казанцева ТатьянаКазанцева Татьяна
Inspiration for a small contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Moscow with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, porcelain flooring, grey floors, white worktops and a feature wall.
Atlanta BLUE kitchen
Atlanta BLUE kitchen
Rosa Moreno KitchensRosa Moreno Kitchens
Design ideas for a small bohemian 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.
ЖК Red side
ЖК Red side
BW buroBW buro
Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring, beige floors and white worktops.
Nantucket Residence
Nantucket Residence
Bloomsbury DesignsBloomsbury Designs
Photo of a small classic l-shaped kitchen pantry in Boston with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble worktops, white splashback, tonge and groove splashback, no island and brown floors.
Appartement 2 pièce, Paris 18ème
Appartement 2 pièce, Paris 18ème
Agnès ADRIANAgnès ADRIAN
Small contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen with a built-in sink, beaded cabinets, black cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, integrated appliances, laminate floors and black worktops.
Home Is Where the Star Is Condo Renovation
Home Is Where the Star Is Condo Renovation
Boardwalk BuildersBoardwalk Builders
Small kitchen remodel with counter seating, sparkling blue backsplash, and white cabinets.
Small nautical galley kitchen/diner in Other with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and a breakfast bar.
Sullivan's Island Island Treasure
Sullivan's Island Island Treasure
St. Pierre ConstructionSt. Pierre Construction
Photo of a small beach style kitchen in Charleston with white cabinets, white splashback and white worktops.
Yandina Sunrise
Yandina Sunrise
Atelier Chen HungAtelier Chen Hung
The kitchen has a pale pink nougat-like terrazzo benchtop, paired with a blonde/pink Vic Ash timber joinery to make for an appetising space for cooking. Photography by James Hung
Wheaton - Kitchen and Powder Room Remodel
Wheaton - Kitchen and Powder Room Remodel
Desa Design StudioDesa Design Studio
painted cabinets, grey and white cabinets, quartz countertops, white ceramic backsplash, subway tile
Small traditional galley kitchen/diner in Chicago with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and white worktops.
Patchwork
Patchwork
Atelier OCTA Architecture-Architecture intérieureAtelier OCTA Architecture-Architecture intérieure
Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Lyon with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, black cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances and black worktops.
51 Malvern Pantry
51 Malvern Pantry
Design & AndrewDesign & Andrew
Before the doors were installed.
Inspiration for a small single-wall kitchen pantry in Philadelphia.
Modern Downtown Brooklyn Tallest Tower - Kitchen & Bar
Modern Downtown Brooklyn Tallest Tower - Kitchen & Bar
Kuche+CucinaKuche+Cucina
Downtown Brooklyn tallest tower, with amazing NYC views. Modern two-tone kitchen, with porcelain tops and backsplash.
Inspiration for a small modern galley open plan kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and white worktops.
Three Arch Cottage
Three Arch Cottage
Nate Fischer InteriorsNate Fischer Interiors
Bright and airy cottage kitchen with natural wood accents and a pop of blue.
This is an example of a small coastal single-wall open plan kitchen in Orange County with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, terracotta splashback, integrated appliances, an island, white worktops and a vaulted ceiling.
REHABILITACIÓN COCINA BM33
REHABILITACIÓN COCINA BM33
Cotas EstudioCotas Estudio
Rehabilitación integral de una cocina, buscamos aprovechar al máximo la luz natural; la elección de la piedra Neolith le da elegancia y personalidad al espacio. Se ha optado por una máxima funcionalidad y un optimo aprovechamiento del espacio y una estética totalmente a gusto del cliente.

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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