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BURLINGAME KITCHEN
BURLINGAME KITCHEN
Dyer Studio Inc.Dyer Studio Inc.
Meagan Larsen Photography
This is an example of a small midcentury u-shaped kitchen/diner in Portland with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, integrated appliances, terrazzo flooring, black floors and white worktops.
Radcliff Contemporary Kitchen Remodel
Radcliff Contemporary Kitchen Remodel
Skye Interior™Skye Interior™
RangeFinder Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Denver with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, no island and grey floors.
Susan & Les' kitchen
Susan & Les' kitchen
April Case UnderwoodApril Case Underwood
Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Chicago with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, glass sheet splashback, marble flooring, a breakfast bar, beige floors and white worktops.
Trump National Residence
Trump National Residence
Gam WoodworkGam Woodwork
Custom Made Bar
Design ideas for a small contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Miami with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, white floors and white worktops.
Plymouth Heights condo up grade
Plymouth Heights condo up grade
Gabriel's Kitchen and Bath LLCGabriel's Kitchen and Bath LLC
Gabe DiDonato
Small modern u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl flooring, no island, multi-coloured floors and multicoloured worktops.
Eastchester Kitchen
Eastchester Kitchen
A&B Contracting Co.A&B Contracting Co.
Chastity Cortijo
Photo of a small traditional u-shaped kitchen in New York with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, marble splashback, integrated appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Kitchen with Custom Storage - New Hope, PA
Kitchen with Custom Storage - New Hope, PA
Lang's Kitchen & BathLang's Kitchen & Bath
This New Hope, PA kitchen design is packed with customized storage solutions that create a stylish, organized, and efficient space. The perimeter kitchen cabinets are Koch Cabinetry in a white finish, while the Dura Supreme island cabinetry offers contrast in a dark wood finish. The cabinetry is complemented by Top Knobs hardware, gray ceramic tile backsplash, and an MSI Quartz countertop. Behind the cabinet doors sits ample storage including a lighted pantry cabinet with roll out shelves, pull-out spice storage, and a Hafele Lemans swing out base for the corner cabinet. A beverage bar offers a wine rack and wine glass storage in a convenient location away from the cooking area. The bright kitchen has ample natural light, plus in-cabinet and under-cabinet lights, recessed lighting, and Uttermost pendant lights over the island.
Garfield Kitchen
Garfield Kitchen
Salmon Built LLCSalmon Built LLC
Sung Kokko Photo
Small traditional l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Portland with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, lino flooring, no island, blue floors and white worktops.
Lawrence Kitchen Design and Renovation
Lawrence Kitchen Design and Renovation
Designs By Gia Interior Design and RenovationDesigns By Gia Interior Design and Renovation
Small traditional u-shaped kitchen in Boston with a belfast sink, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, white worktops, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, metro tiled splashback, a breakfast bar and brown floors.
small penthouse condo kitchen remodel, lengthwise.
small penthouse condo kitchen remodel, lengthwise.
Unique TechniquesUnique Techniques
White perimeter kitchen cabinets with contrasting stainless steel framed glass wall cabinets and gray island. Dave Adams Photography
Small contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Sacramento with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
House // TW
House // TW
M Gooden DesignM Gooden Design
Small midcentury u-shaped kitchen in Dallas with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white worktops, window splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood flooring.
Small kitchen space with unique hardware
Small kitchen space with unique hardware
Watts BuildersWatts Builders
This is an example of a small beach style u-shaped kitchen/diner in Charleston with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, metallic splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement flooring, no island, beige floors and grey worktops.
St. Matthews
St. Matthews
JH Designs, LLC.JH Designs, LLC.
Photos by J.L. Jordan Photography
Inspiration for a small traditional l-shaped kitchen/diner in Louisville with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, brown floors, white worktops and an island.
Raushen
Raushen
Line Design StudioLine Design Studio
Сергей Мельников
This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, no island, white floors and white worktops.
Westover
Westover
JAE Interiors LLCJAE Interiors LLC
Every inch of this small kitchen needed to be utilized in a smart and efficient manner. This was achieved by bringing the upper cabinets to the ceiling, adding roll out trays, and maximizing counter space which allows for two people to easily enjoy the space together. White glossy subway tiles brings in the natural light to bounce around the room.
Cozy Bayside Kitchen
Cozy Bayside Kitchen
Nicolette Jarquin, CKDNicolette Jarquin, CKD
Cooking is easy in the petite farmhouse style kitchen. The two-toned cabinetry creates a light yet grounded space with classic farmhouse accents like the light over the sink and subway tile backsplash. Cabinetry is functional with roll-outs, spice racks, trash pull-out and drawers.
Scandinavian Inspired Condo in Portland Maine
Scandinavian Inspired Condo in Portland Maine
Fiore InteriorsFiore Interiors
James R. Saloman Photography
Photo of a small scandinavian kitchen/diner in Portland Maine with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Entry & Open Kitchen
Entry & Open Kitchen
Tiny Monster DesignTiny Monster Design
SF Mission District Loft Renovation -- Entry & Kitchen
Photo of a small contemporary galley kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, an island, grey floors and multicoloured worktops.
Hewitt street, Marquette
Hewitt street, Marquette
Christina Richardson InteriorsChristina Richardson Interiors
Walnut wrap around shelves is the natural focal point in this Scandinavian / Asian kitchen
Small scandinavian u-shaped kitchen/diner in Charleston with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, beige floors and white worktops.
Coastal Kitchen Blue Backsplash
Coastal Kitchen Blue Backsplash
Fireclay TileFireclay Tile
Design: JL Interior Design; Photos: Thomas Kuoh
Small beach style u-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, no island, beige floors and white worktops.

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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