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Small & Efficient Island Living
Small & Efficient Island Living
Vogl ArchitectsVogl Architects
This is an example of a small nautical l-shaped kitchen/diner in Miami with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl flooring and an island.
Sunset Residence
Sunset Residence
Prink and Preen, LLCPrink and Preen, LLC
This is an example of a small classic l-shaped kitchen/diner in Los Angeles with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Stay Awhile - AirBnB Basement
Stay Awhile - AirBnB Basement
THE Remodel GroupTHE Remodel Group
The small but functional Kitchen takes up one wall in the main area of the Airbnb. By using light materials, the space appears larger and more open.
Small bohemian single-wall kitchen/diner in Portland with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, grey splashback, stone tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl flooring, no island, brown floors and grey worktops.
Lake Calhoun Organic Modern
Lake Calhoun Organic Modern
John Kraemer & SonsJohn Kraemer & Sons
Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Photography: Landmark Photography
Design ideas for a small modern kitchen in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone worktops, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring and an island.
B. Wingen: Canova, SD
B. Wingen: Canova, SD
HELMÜTHELMÜT
Cipher Imaging
Photo of a small classic l-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate countertops, blue splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Gray Cabinets Brighten This Small Light & White Transitional Family Kitchen
Gray Cabinets Brighten This Small Light & White Transitional Family Kitchen
DANIELLE Interior Design & DecorDANIELLE Interior Design & Decor
This gray and white family kitchen has touches of gold and warm accents. The Diamond Cabinets that were purchased from Lowes are a warm grey and are accented with champagne gold Atlas cabinet hardware. The Taj Mahal quartzite countertops have a nice cream tone with veins of gold and gray. The mother or pearl diamond mosaic tile backsplash by Jeffery Court adds a little sparkle to the small kitchen layout. The island houses the glass cook top with a stainless steel hood above the island. The white appliances are not the typical thing you see in kitchens these days but works beautifully. This family friendly casual kitchen brings smiles. Designed by Danielle Perkins @ DANIELLE Interior Design & Decor Taylor Abeel Photography
A White Monte Vista kitchen
A White Monte Vista kitchen
BRADSHAW DESIGNS LLCBRADSHAW DESIGNS LLC
This Award-winning kitchen proves vintage doesn't have to look old and tired. This previously dark kitchen was updated with white, gold, and wood in the historic district of Monte Vista. The challenge is making a new kitchen look and feel like it belongs in a charming older home. The highlight and starting point is the original hex tile flooring in white and gold. It was in excellent condition and merely needed a good cleaning. The addition of white calacatta marble, white subway tile, walnut wood counters, brass and gold accents keep the charm intact. Cabinet panels mimic original door panels found in other areas of the home. Custom coffee storage is a modern bonus! 30" Sub-Zero Refrig, Rohl sink.
The Estates at Black Rock - Bunkhouse
The Estates at Black Rock - Bunkhouse
eric hedlund design llceric hedlund design llc
Small contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
House on the Bog
House on the Bog
Classic Kitchens & InteriorsClassic Kitchens & Interiors
Brian Vanden-Brink
Design ideas for a small country l-shaped kitchen/diner in Boston with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Modern French Guest House
Modern French Guest House
Bravo Interior DesignBravo Interior Design
This is an example of a small traditional u-shaped kitchen in Austin with a submerged sink, white cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar and recessed-panel cabinets.
New York Residence
New York Residence
UserUser
Sheila Bridges Design, Inc
This is an example of a small traditional u-shaped enclosed kitchen in New York with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, marble worktops, stainless steel appliances, no island and turquoise cabinets.
Chicago Condo Remodel
Chicago Condo Remodel
Normandy RemodelingNormandy Remodeling
This gray transitional kitchen consists of open shelving, marble counters and flat panel cabinetry. The paneled refrigerator, white subway tile and gray cabinetry helps the compact kitchen have a much larger feel due to the light colors carried throughout the space. Photo credit: Normandy Remodeling
Small Pantry space organized
Small Pantry space organized
UserUser
built in door storage in pantry
Photo of a small traditional kitchen pantry in San Francisco with medium wood cabinets and bamboo flooring.
Contemporary Kitchen; Hartford, VT
Contemporary Kitchen; Hartford, VT
Hitchcock Construction LLCHitchcock Construction LLC
A beautiful contemporary style kitchen custom built in maple, complete with a double tap kegerator. Hitchcock Construction listened to the client's wishes, and worked within their budget to create this fabulous space. This job included completely replacing the existing floor system in order to level the 100 year old home, opening the kitchen to the next room by removing a 17' load bearing wall, as well as calling attention to the backyard's beautiful stone walls and gardens by the addition of a complete wall of windows. Hitchcock Construction acted as both the Designer and General Contractor in order to ensure the level of attention to detail, that is required on a fabulous kitchen such as this.
Blazing Star's Kitchen (Norton Commons)
Blazing Star's Kitchen (Norton Commons)
Karzen Langan ConstructionKarzen Langan Construction
The home's kitchen mixes modern amenities with natural, old world charm to make the space welcoming, rich and tasteful. The browns and oranges of the brick backsplash are complemented by the natural hues of the wooden island. The white cabinets and bright lights offer a nice contrast.
Lombardy Lane, Laguna Beach
Lombardy Lane, Laguna Beach
Clark Collins - Collins Design & DevelopmentClark Collins - Collins Design & Development
Photo by Grey Crawford
Photo of a small nautical galley kitchen in Orange County with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, dark hardwood flooring and no island.
Compact Functionality
Compact Functionality
Adler-Allyn Interior DesignAdler-Allyn Interior Design
Photo of a small traditional kitchen in Minneapolis with a single-bowl sink, beaded cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, tonge and groove splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and white worktops.
A Room With A View (Back Bay Penthouse)
A Room With A View (Back Bay Penthouse)
Adams + Beasley AssociatesAdams + Beasley Associates
Custom Window Seat with Storage : Adams + Beasley Associates, Custom Builders : Photo by Eric Roth : Interior Design by Lewis Interiors
Design ideas for a small traditional u-shaped kitchen/diner in Boston with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances and an island.
Apartment Interior Fitout by studioJLA
Apartment Interior Fitout by studioJLA
Justin Loe ArchitectsJustin Loe Architects
Compact Kitchen in a apartment, minimal design, with clean lines.
This is an example of a small modern u-shaped kitchen in Sydney with white cabinets, marble worktops, no island, integrated appliances, white splashback and dark hardwood flooring.
Projet Felix Faure : un appartement familial à l’esprit cottage anglais
Projet Felix Faure : un appartement familial à l’esprit cottage anglais
Atelier GermainAtelier Germain
Une cuisine fonctionnelle et épurée. Le + déco : les 3 miroirs Atelier Germain au dessus du bar pour agrandir l’espace.
Inspiration for a small scandi single-wall enclosed kitchen in Paris with a submerged sink, marble worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate flooring, red 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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