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CASA F
CASA F
ULA architectsULA architects
Inspiration for a small contemporary kitchen in Rome.
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.
Galley No More! Tiny Kitchens Need Love Too!
Galley No More! Tiny Kitchens Need Love Too!
Fusion Cabinets, Inc.Fusion Cabinets, Inc.
I love these easy reach corner cabinets. They are definitely the best use of the space.
Design ideas for a small beach style u-shaped kitchen/diner in Tampa with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, a breakfast bar, beige floors and white worktops.
Colorful studio apartment
Colorful studio apartment
Crewzz, IncCrewzz, Inc
Eclectic grey and blue U-shaped kitchen
Photo of a small eclectic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, white floors, white worktops and light hardwood flooring.
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.
Contemporary Kitchen, Whitebridge
Contemporary Kitchen, Whitebridge
Vista Kitchens NewcastleVista Kitchens Newcastle
This is an example of a small nautical galley kitchen/diner in Newcastle - Maitland with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, window splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island and white worktops.
Eclectic Shaker Kitchen
Eclectic Shaker Kitchen
John Lewis of HungerfordJohn Lewis of Hungerford
Shaker doors set within a traditional frame, with detailed joinery and brass handles. Colour-matched to Stable Green. Calacatta worktops.
Design ideas for a small bohemian u-shaped kitchen in London with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback and white worktops.
Cutting Board Cubbie
Cutting Board Cubbie
KraftMaster RenovationsKraftMaster Renovations
Cubbie for cutting board fits nicely on the pantry and landing space wall!
Design ideas for a small u-shaped enclosed kitchen in New York with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, white appliances, slate flooring, no island, grey floors and black worktops.
Sun filled ADU garage conversion in Studio City
Sun filled ADU garage conversion in Studio City
Metropolis Drafting and Construction IncMetropolis Drafting and Construction Inc
In the quite streets of southern Studio city a new, cozy and sub bathed bungalow was designed and built by us. The white stucco with the blue entrance doors (blue will be a color that resonated throughout the project) work well with the modern sconce lights. Inside you will find larger than normal kitchen for an ADU due to the smart L-shape design with extra compact appliances. The roof is vaulted hip roof (4 different slopes rising to the center) with a nice decorative white beam cutting through the space. The bathroom boasts a large shower and a compact vanity unit. Everything that a guest or a renter will need in a simple yet well designed and decorated garage conversion.
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!
ЖК Символ
ЖК Символ
TB.DesignTB.Design
Design ideas for a small contemporary kitchen/diner in Moscow.
Putney extension and ground floor refurbishment
Putney extension and ground floor refurbishment
Active Builders London ltdActive Builders London ltd
Kitchen with island and herringbone style splashback with floating shelves
Photo of a small contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in London with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and white worktops.
Autonomi in 60 mq: Casa, Ufficio, Palestra, Cinema
Autonomi in 60 mq: Casa, Ufficio, Palestra, Cinema
LiadesignLiadesign
Liadesign
Small urban grey and white single-wall open plan kitchen in Milan with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, black appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island, a drop ceiling and feature lighting.
Home Is Where the Star Is Condo Renovation
Home Is Where the Star Is Condo Renovation
Boardwalk BuildersBoardwalk Builders
Small kitchen remodel with counter seating, sparkling blue backsplash, and white cabinets.
This is an example of a small coastal galley kitchen/diner in Other with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and a breakfast bar.
Patchwork
Patchwork
Atelier OCTA Architecture-Architecture intérieureAtelier OCTA Architecture-Architecture intérieure
Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Lyon with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, black cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances and black worktops.
San Elijo Row Home Kitchen Refresh
San Elijo Row Home Kitchen Refresh
Massey Design GroupMassey Design Group
This kitchen is hot! The fire engine red KitchenAid range makes a big statement in this row house kitchen renovation for two hard working first responders. Sherwin Williams Pure White #7005 on the back cabinets and Farrow & Ball's Down Pipe #26 on the island provide a clean and soothing backdrop.
Seapointe Condo
Seapointe Condo
design styles architecturedesign styles architecture
Design ideas for a small beach style u-shaped open plan kitchen in Tampa with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, blue splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, white worktops and a vaulted ceiling.
PROYECTO "ORIGENS"
PROYECTO "ORIGENS"
ESTUDI A L'ÀTIC. Benvinguts al Slow Design!ESTUDI A L'ÀTIC. Benvinguts al Slow Design!
Reforma integral de la cocina en blanco y negro y elementos de madera natural. Recuperación del techo de revoltón y creación de barra de desayuno con lamparas colgantes
51 Malvern
51 Malvern
Design & AndrewDesign & Andrew
Design ideas for a small traditional single-wall kitchen pantry in Philadelphia.
Modern Downtown Brooklyn Tallest Tower - Kitchen & Bar
Modern Downtown Brooklyn Tallest Tower - Kitchen & Bar
Kuche+CucinaKuche+Cucina
Downtown Brooklyn tallest tower, with amazing NYC views. Modern two-tone kitchen, with porcelain tops and backsplash.
Inspiration for a small modern galley open plan kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring, an 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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