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Benson Stone CompanyBenson Stone Company
The gorgeous kitchen project from our designer Jessica features custom cabinetry, grey tone granite countertops, classic white subway tile backsplash and hardwood floors. With the floating shelves and the furniture-style kitchen island, this is a fresh twist on a timeless design.
Alamitos Bay Project
Alamitos Bay Project
Kennedy Cole Interior DesignKennedy Cole Interior Design
Without enlarging the territory this kitchen had an enormous makeover and has since transformed the way this home operates. Brass fixtures and marble tile with gold inlay is what ties everything together in this simple yet timeless space.
Kitchen Remodel. Light grey cabinets with white quartz Calacatta Laza countertop
Kitchen Remodel. Light grey cabinets with white quartz Calacatta Laza countertop
THA ConstructionTHA Construction
Photo of a small modern l-shaped kitchen/diner in Austin with a built-in sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, porcelain flooring, an island, grey floors, white worktops and a coffered ceiling.
Aliso Viejo- Hollyleaf
Aliso Viejo- Hollyleaf
Streamline ConstructionStreamline Construction
Inspiration for a small classic l-shaped kitchen in Orange County with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors and white worktops.
All in the Details
All in the Details
Kirk Riley DesignKirk Riley Design
All new Butler's Pantry space created during a kitchen remodel. Utilized original swinging door used in this 1920's home. Cherry wood counters and custom printed wallcovering for backslash, Inset cabinets in a light green painted finish compliment with the adjacent white and gray kitchen.
Küchen
Küchen
STUDIO RAMOSSTUDIO RAMOS
Neuebau Küche nach Mass.
Small modern l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Berlin with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood worktops, black splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement flooring, grey floors and brown worktops.
West View Mid Century Modern Green Kitchen
West View Mid Century Modern Green Kitchen
Hive HomeHive Home
In a home with just about 1000 sf our design needed to thoughtful, unlike the recent contractor-grade flip it had recently undergone. For clients who love to cook and entertain we came up with several floor plans and this open layout worked best. We used every inch available to add storage, work surfaces, and even squeezed in a 3/4 bath! Colorful but still soothing, the greens in the kitchen and blues in the bathroom remind us of Big Sur, and the nod to mid-century perfectly suits the home and it's new owners.
Infinity Project
Infinity Project
Luca Bucciantini Architettura d'InterniLuca Bucciantini Architettura d'Interni
Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, no island, white floors, white worktops and a drop ceiling.
Namaste ADU
Namaste ADU
Modern ADU PlansModern ADU Plans
ADU Kitchen with custom cabinetry and large island.
Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in Portland with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, a breakfast bar, grey floors and grey worktops.
Osborne Island Residence
Osborne Island Residence
CW InteriorsCW Interiors
Inspiration for a small beach style u-shaped kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Christine Donner Kitchen Design Inc.Christine Donner Kitchen Design Inc.
Looking into the U shape kitchen area, with tiled back wall, butternut floating shelves and brass library lamps. The base cabinets are BM Midnight, the wall cabinet BM Simply White. The countertop is honed Imperial Danby marble.
Make it a Home with a focal point
Make it a Home with a focal point
Design Studio WestDesign Studio West
Photo of a small traditional u-shaped kitchen pantry in San Diego with recessed-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances and a breakfast bar.
Projet NATIONALE | 19m² | Paris 13e
Projet NATIONALE | 19m² | Paris 13e
NEVA Architecture Intérieure - Interior DesignNEVA Architecture Intérieure - Interior Design
On adore cette jolie cuisine lumineuse, ouverte sur la cour fleurie de l'immeuble. Un joli carrelage aspect carreau de ciment mais moderne, sous cette cuisine ikea blanche aux moulures renforçant le côté un peu campagne, mais modernisé avec des boutons en métal noir, et une crédence qui n'est pas toute hauteur, en carreaux style métro plat vert sauge ! Des petits accessoires muraux viennent compléter le côté rétro de l'ensemble, éclairé par des suspensions design en béton.
855 Alameda
855 Alameda
Flagg Coastal HomesFlagg Coastal Homes
Small traditional galley enclosed kitchen in San Diego with beaded cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone worktops, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and black worktops.
A Captivating Cape Cod Transformation
A Captivating Cape Cod Transformation
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
The Phase 2 addition added extra space to the kitchen to accommodate a new dining area n the kitchen. Design and Build by Meadowlark Design+Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Photography by Sean Carter, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Salem Townhouse Kitchen Remodel
Salem Townhouse Kitchen Remodel
Finn-Martens DesignFinn-Martens Design
Inspiration for a small traditional u-shaped kitchen in Boston with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, white worktops and brown floors.
Cascade Residence
Cascade Residence
Highland Builders LLCHighland Builders LLC
Industrial painted Sherwin Williams Dustblu #9161 flat panel cabinetry with a Black India Pearl granite counter top and stainless steel appliances and Kohler Simplice faucet. Hemlock wood walls and ceiling.
French Country Kitchen
French Country Kitchen
Eisenbrandt CompaniesEisenbrandt Companies
The most elegant, cozy, quaint, french country kitchen in the heart of Roland Park. Simple shaker-style white cabinets decorated with a mix of lacquer gold latches, knobs, and ring pulls. Custom french-cafe-inspired hood with an accent of calacattta marble 3x6 subway tile. A center piece of the white Nostalgie Series 36 Inch Freestanding Dual Fuel Range with Natural Gas and 5 Sealed Brass Burners to pull all the gold accents together. Small custom-built island wrapped with bead board and topped with a honed Calacatta Vagli marble with ogee edges. Black ocean honed granite throughout kitchen to bring it durability, function, and contrast!
Habitatge a El Poble Nou
Habitatge a El Poble Nou
LaTeula arquitectura i urbanismeLaTeula arquitectura i urbanisme
Estat actual: L’habitatge presenta uns espais principals molt reduïts, poc lluminosos i amb una distribució molt compartimentada. Objectiu: Millorar el confort lumínic i tèrmic de l’habitatge així com repensar la distribució perquè apareguin espais comuns més generosos i còmodes. Proposta: El projecte respon a la necessitat d’ampliar tota la peça de sala d’estar-menjador-cuina, convertint-la en un espai únic, més atractiu i més divertit. Per augmentar el confort interior s’utilitzen els colors clars, potenciant l’entrada de llum i donant un caràcter més dinàmic a tot l’habitatge. Per altra banda, per tal de millorar l’eficiència energètica, es canvien les fusteries de tot el pis reduint les pèrdues i guanys de calor no desitjats i es situen els radiadors en els punts més freds i de més intercanvi fred-calor, perquè actuïn correctament de barrera climàtica i puguin treballar en el seu màxim rendiment.
Small cabin kitchen remodel
Small cabin kitchen remodel
Interior MotivesInterior Motives
This was a small cabin located in South Lake Tahoe, CA that was built in 1947. The existing kitchen was tiny, inefficient & in much need of an update. The owners wanted lots of storage and much more counter space. One challenge was to incorporate a washer and dryer into the space and another was to maintain the local flavor of the existing cabin while modernizing the features. The final photos in this project show the before photos.

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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