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ZLINE Kitchen Spaces
ZLINE Kitchen Spaces
ZLINE Kitchen and BathZLINE Kitchen and Bath
The ZLINE 721 Insert Range Hood looks gorgeous in @TheCozyFarmhouse's custom wooden hood. Against the white subway tiles and cabinetry, the wooden and stainless steel accents really shine!
1940s House Renovation
1940s House Renovation
You-Neek DesignsYou-Neek Designs
This is an example of a small bohemian l-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, terracotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors and grey worktops.
LEXINGTON KITCHEN
LEXINGTON KITCHEN
Kate Roos Design LLCKate Roos Design LLC
Open shelves on each side of the range top preserve the airiness and put items within easy reach. Using a 36" cooktop with a 30" wall oven below saves space and creates continuous countertop.
Old Toccoa Farms
Old Toccoa Farms
Mountain Lakes CabinetryMountain Lakes Cabinetry
Beautiful cozy cabin in Blue Ridge Georgia. Cabinetry: Rustic Maple wood with Silas stain and a nickle glaze, Full overlay raised panel doors with slab drawer fronts. Countertops are quartz. Beautiful ceiling details!! Wine bar features lovely floating shelves and a great wine bottle storage area.
Industrial Kitchen Design Ideas
Industrial Kitchen Design Ideas
Everingham DesignEveringham Design
This is an example of a small industrial single-wall kitchen/diner in Columbus with a submerged sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, concrete worktops, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and grey worktops.
Mediterranean Kitchen
Mediterranean Kitchen
Small mediterranean open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Comnpact Kitchen Storage
Comnpact Kitchen Storage
Benvenuti and SteinBenvenuti and Stein
Cleverly designed storage space with roll-outs next to the refrigerator and horizontal lift upper cabinets above add to the clean sleek look of this modern kitchen design. Custom cabinetry made in the Benvenuti and Stein Evanston cabinet shop. Norman Sizemore-Photographer
Treehouse ADU
Treehouse ADU
PlaceshipPlaceship
Peter Eckert
This is an example of a small modern single-wall kitchen/diner in Portland with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork flooring, no island, brown floors and white worktops.
Трехкомнатная квартира в ЖК Ривер Парк, 82 м2
Трехкомнатная квартира в ЖК Ривер Парк, 82 м2
Студия Татьяны АрхиповойСтудия Татьяны Архиповой
Дизайнер интерьера - Татьяна Архипова, фото - Михаил Лоскутов
This is an example of a small classic l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Moscow with a submerged sink, green cabinets, composite countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, ceramic flooring, an island, grey floors, grey worktops and recessed-panel cabinets.
Goodletsville Galley
Goodletsville Galley
Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath DesignerTerri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer
Photographer Melissa M Mills, Designer Terri Sears
This is an example of a small classic l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Nashville with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors and white worktops.
Kitchen
Kitchen
ODS ArchitectureODS Architecture
Open kitchen has great views to the beautiful back yard through new Fleetwood aluminum windows and doors. The large glass door at left fully pockets into the wall. Cabinets are a combination of natural walnut and lacquer painted uppers with Caesarstone countertops and backsplashes. Duda bar stools by Sossego in walnut neatly fit into the new island. To reduce costs the new kitchen was designed around the owners existing appliances.
Bohn's Point Artisan
Bohn's Point Artisan
Stonewood, LLCStonewood, LLC
Small nautical u-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with a belfast sink, glass-front cabinets, beige cabinets, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring, no island and white worktops.
Farm House Retreat
Farm House Retreat
BKC of WestfieldBKC of Westfield
BKC of Westfield
Small farmhouse single-wall enclosed kitchen in New York with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, grey worktops, an island and brown floors.
Transitional Kitchen
Transitional Kitchen
Photo of a small classic galley enclosed kitchen in Portland with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green splashback, metro tiled splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island, beige floors and white worktops.
Drummoyne House
Drummoyne House
Vanessa Wegner ArchitectVanessa Wegner Architect
Katherine Lu
Photo of a small contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Sydney with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble worktops, black appliances, concrete flooring, an island, grey floors and black worktops.
Los Feliz Colorful Kitchen Renovation
Los Feliz Colorful Kitchen Renovation
22 INTERIORS22 INTERIORS
Photo by Amy Bartlam
Small eclectic galley enclosed kitchen in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets and no island.
Browndale Kitchen & Attic Remodel
Browndale Kitchen & Attic Remodel
TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+BuildersTreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders
Jenna & Lauren Weiler
This is an example of a small farmhouse l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Minneapolis with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, no island and brown floors.
Pantry
Pantry
Closet Organizing SystemsCloset Organizing Systems
THIS ATTRACTIVE WALK-IN KITCHEN PANTRY, SHOWN IN WHITE MELAMINE WITH CROWN AND BASE MOULDING, MAKES THE MOST OF EVERY INCH OF YOUR SPACE. ADJUSTABLE AND CURVED CORNER SHELVING PROVIDES ABUNDANT STORAGE FOR APPLIANCES, DISHES, COOKBOOKS, AND FOOD ITEMS. RATTAN BASKETRY ADDS STYLE AND STORAGE. Closet Organizing Systems
Jane Street Brownstone
Jane Street Brownstone
Key+Shade Interior DesignKey+Shade Interior Design
Francine Fleischer Photography
Inspiration for a small classic galley enclosed kitchen in New York with white cabinets, soapstone worktops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, no island, blue floors, an integrated sink and flat-panel cabinets.
Richmond Kitchen Remodel - University City, MO
Richmond Kitchen Remodel - University City, MO
RSI Kitchen & BathRSI Kitchen & Bath
Anne Matheis Photography
Small rural l-shaped kitchen in St Louis with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, an island and a submerged sink.

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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