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Modern Home Remodeling
Modern Home Remodeling
Top Shelf ConstructionTop Shelf Construction
Inspiration for a small modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, no island, grey floors and black worktops.
Transitional Cottage Kitchen in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Transitional Cottage Kitchen in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Forward Design Build RemodelForward Design Build Remodel
A few words our clients used to describe their dream kitchen: nothing shiny, comfort, cooking, rustic, utilitarian. Aside from the sheen on that bronze hardware, looks about right to us!
Downtown Moroccan Apartment
Downtown Moroccan Apartment
PlaidFox StudioPlaidFox Studio
This is an example of a small eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, beige floors, white worktops, white cabinets, quartz worktops and integrated appliances.
Gérando
Gérando
Studio CastilleStudio Castille
cuisine Ikea noire, poignées chinées en brocante, plan de travail sur-mesure en quartz Silestone, étagères en chêne huilé
Design ideas for a small contemporary single-wall kitchen in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, no island, white worktops, a submerged sink and stainless steel appliances.
90 8th Ave
90 8th Ave
Richard Massa ArchitectRichard Massa Architect
Small classic u-shaped kitchen/diner in New York with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, no island, black floors and grey worktops.
Wansley Tiny House, built by Movable Roots Tiny Home Builders
Wansley Tiny House, built by Movable Roots Tiny Home Builders
Tiny Modern HomesTiny Modern Homes
Wansley Tiny House, built by Movable Roots Tiny Home Builders in Melbourne, FL
Design ideas for a small modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Dallas with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl flooring, no island, beige floors and white worktops.
Oregon City - Craftsman - Historic Restoration and Full Remodel
Oregon City - Craftsman - Historic Restoration and Full Remodel
Ziebart ConstructionZiebart Construction
Inspiration for a small classic galley kitchen/diner in Portland with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors and grey worktops.
Eclectic Studio Apartment - Nantucket Golden, Solid, Red Oak Hardwood
Eclectic Studio Apartment - Nantucket Golden, Solid, Red Oak Hardwood
Impressions Flooring CollectionImpressions Flooring Collection
Design ideas for a small bohemian open plan kitchen in Raleigh with medium hardwood flooring, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Balsam | West Island
Balsam | West Island
Kitchen & Bath DetailsKitchen & Bath Details
Matt Francis Photos
Photo of a small nautical u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Boston with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, no island and white worktops.
NYC-Park Ave Classic
NYC-Park Ave Classic
Casa Design LLCCasa Design LLC
Light Airy remodel of a NYC-Park Avenue apt. Small space but very workable kitchen which is comfortable and classic.
Small classic kitchen in New York.
Sunset Terrace
Sunset Terrace
John CoteJohn Cote
Small retro galley kitchen in San Luis Obispo with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops and medium hardwood flooring.
Millcreek Kitchen & Bath Remodel
Millcreek Kitchen & Bath Remodel
Jessica Sluder Interior DesignJessica Sluder Interior Design
Lucy Call
Inspiration for a small scandinavian l-shaped kitchen/diner in Salt Lake City with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, grey splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and grey worktops.
White Oak Contemporary Kitchen
White Oak Contemporary Kitchen
Pryme ProductionPryme Production
A beautifully designed kitchen by Hermann Gonzalez, RA, and Haley Perry. Pictured below are white oak cabinetry and white counters that contrast with matte black touches by Surface Workshop located in Miami. Photo & retouching by Melissa & Manny at Pryme Production.
Elsternwick Apartment
Elsternwick Apartment
Jasmine McClelland DesignJasmine McClelland Design
Inspiration for a small contemporary u-shaped kitchen/diner in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, brown floors, white worktops, flat-panel cabinets, medium hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
Квартира на ул. Чайковского
Квартира на ул. Чайковского
Maxim MaximovMaxim Maximov
Design ideas for a small traditional grey and brown single-wall kitchen/diner in Saint Petersburg with grey cabinets, composite countertops, no island, a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, cement flooring, brown floors and white worktops.
Roll Out Pantry
Roll Out Pantry
Benvenuti and SteinBenvenuti and Stein
Space saving pantry design is 5 inches deep with horizontal lift upper door and touch latch lower cabinet doors.
Design ideas for a small contemporary enclosed kitchen in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
Blue Shaker style kitchen in a pre-war apartment in Brooklyn Heights
Blue Shaker style kitchen in a pre-war apartment in Brooklyn Heights
Spectra Design BuildSpectra Design Build
Photo of a small classic l-shaped enclosed kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring, no island, grey floors and white worktops.
The Mallard Project
The Mallard Project
UserUser
Andrea Pietrangeli http://andrea.media/
This is an example of a small nautical galley kitchen pantry in Providence with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island, beige floors and white worktops.
Gorgeous Modern Tiny Kitchen
Gorgeous Modern Tiny Kitchen
Schrock's WoodworkingSchrock's Woodworking
This is an example of a small rural kitchen/diner in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island, brown floors and white worktops.
Seaverge Carriage House
Seaverge Carriage House
A4 ArchitectureA4 Architecture
Finished Kitchen. Photography by Brendan Spina (A4 Architecture). For more information about A4 Architecture + Planning and Seaverge Carriage House visit www.A4arch.com

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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