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5th Wheel Renovation
5th Wheel Renovation
Silver Maple Construction LLCSilver Maple Construction LLC
The 5th wheel's living space is doubled in size when both slide outs are extended and offers a very comfortable area to relax, cook, eat and work but the key is well designed and beautifully built custom cabinetry. Photography by Susan Teare • www.susanteare.com The Woodworks by Silver Maple Construction
Cottage Kitchen
Cottage Kitchen
WS DesignWS Design
Keeping in the microwave tucked away and mounted up high kept the counter space open and allowed the homeowner to get a powerful vented hood.
Small classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, an island and brown floors.
Greenwich Village
Greenwich Village
Megan GrehlMegan Grehl
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, open cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback and black floors.
Двухкомнатная квартира на Ланском
Двухкомнатная квартира на Ланском
Чернышова АннаЧернышова Анна
Чернышова Анна, Титенко Екатерина
Design ideas for a small contemporary kitchen in Saint Petersburg.
Lemon Tree House
Lemon Tree House
Shape LondonShape London
Adam Scott
This is an example of a small contemporary u-shaped kitchen in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, yellow splashback, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors and integrated appliances.
St. Paul
St. Paul
Kitchen WiseKitchen Wise
The homeowner of this city craftsman style house wanted to maintain the original character of the home, but with an updated touch. Every piece of this kitchen recieved an upgrade. The doors/faceframe were professionaly painted white. All of the functional hardware (hinges & slides) were replaced, as well as, all of the drawer boxes. The decorative hardware was also replaced with Milan series satin nickel pulls. This kitchen will not only function like new, but the increased storage is significant. A total of 5 roll out shelves, a wall cabinet pull out, 3 nested cutlery drawers, and a base cabinet pull out all will surely help bump up the storage capacity of this kitchen.
RUSTICASA | Casa do Brezo | Paredes de Coura
RUSTICASA | Casa do Brezo | Paredes de Coura
RUSTICASARUSTICASA
© Rusticasa
This is an example of a small world-inspired single-wall kitchen/diner in Other with medium hardwood flooring, a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, wood worktops, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island and brown floors.
Horizontal Grain Match Walnut Kitchen Cabinetry
Horizontal Grain Match Walnut Kitchen Cabinetry
Pacific Northwest CabinetryPacific Northwest Cabinetry
Cabinetry only by Pacific Northwest Cabinetry: Horizontal Grain Matched Custom Walnut Cabinets in SE Portland Home
Design ideas for a small contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an island, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Appartamento a Porto Massimo, La Maddalena (OT)
Appartamento a Porto Massimo, La Maddalena (OT)
Giulia Mandetta ArchitettoGiulia Mandetta Architetto
Photography©Giulia Mandetta
This is an example of a small traditional u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete worktops, grey splashback, white appliances, a breakfast bar and a built-in sink.
Allandale 1954 Renovation
Allandale 1954 Renovation
Rick & Cindy Black ArchitectsRick & Cindy Black Architects
Leonid Furmansky
Design ideas for a small midcentury galley kitchen in Austin with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain flooring and blue floors.
Simple and modern apartment
Simple and modern apartment
Marcin Wyszomirski DesignMarcin Wyszomirski Design
Marcin Wyszomirski
Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and grey floors.
Brewster Kitchen
Brewster Kitchen
Shawme Hill CorporationShawme Hill Corporation
This is an example of a small traditional l-shaped kitchen/diner in Boston with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, green splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and grey worktops.
Gold Star Park Apartments
Gold Star Park Apartments
Kaminski + PewKaminski + Pew
Kitchen with black fixtures and hardware, ceramic tile backsplash, quartz countertops, and barbell pendant light. Photography by Kyle Born.
Small contemporary kitchen in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and beige floors.
Coveney Residence
Coveney Residence
STUDIOrobert jamiesonSTUDIOrobert jamieson
Heidi's Bridge
Design ideas for a small midcentury u-shaped kitchen/diner in Philadelphia with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, composite countertops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, a breakfast bar and beige floors.
Inspiration
Inspiration
3 Day Blinds3 Day Blinds
Photo of a small classic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, composite countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and brown floors.
Компактная кухня в стиле современная классика
Компактная кухня в стиле современная классика
Дизайн-студия "Инстильер"Дизайн-студия "Инстильер"
В подоконнике, выполняющем теперь одновременно и роль столешницы, предусмотрели отверстия вдоль окна для выхода тёплого воздуха от радиатора отопления. Рудимент древней архитектуры здания — общедомовую трубу огромного диаметра и непонятного назначения, подозрительным образом нагревающуюся в зимнее время, управляющая компания строго настрого запретила нам трогать. Мы решили спрятали её в короб, оборудовав его решётками для выхода тёплого воздуха, чтобы не потерять дополнительный источник обогрева.
THE IVORY - BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL
THE IVORY - BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL
Rochelle Cote Interior DesignRochelle Cote Interior Design
Adrian Shellard Photography
Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Calgary with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, laminate countertops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island and beige floors.
LFT Residence
LFT Residence
Hsu McCulloughHsu McCullough
Interior alteration to modernize living spaces while increasing views of the city beyond from an existing 1960's condominium in Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Photo by Clark Dugger
Мятная кухня в сталинке на Ленинском проспекте
Мятная кухня в сталинке на Ленинском проспекте
BeladoBelado
Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Moscow with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, composite countertops, matchstick tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, no island, grey floors and white splashback.
Kitchen Remodel - Ridgefield CT
Kitchen Remodel - Ridgefield CT
DM A+DDM A+D
Tim Lenz
Small farmhouse u-shaped open plan kitchen in New York with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring, an island and black floors.

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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