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Mud Room off Kitchen
Mud Room off Kitchen
Bancroft Blue Design Co.Bancroft Blue Design Co.
This full remodel project featured a complete redo of the existing kitchen. This mud room was previously the very tiny and dysfunctional laundry room. Converting it over to a mud room focusing on their pets. Designed and Planned by J. Graham of Bancroft Blue Design, the entire layout of the space was thoughtfully executed with unique blending of details, a one of a kind Coffer ceiling accent piece with integrated lighting, and a ton of features within the cabinets.
The Green Room - Bootility
The Green Room - Bootility
Paul Alexander KitchensPaul Alexander Kitchens
CHIC HISTORIC SMALL KITCHEN
CHIC HISTORIC SMALL KITCHEN
Molly J Littlejohn DesignMolly J Littlejohn Design
Craftsman Style Kitchen
Craftsman Style Kitchen
Nest Kitchen, Bath & Home DesignNest Kitchen, Bath & Home Design
Kensington Kitchen by The Kitchen Depot
Kensington Kitchen by The Kitchen Depot
STORISTORI
Stylish yet practical, this kitchen is full of personality and character. Full-height cabinetry fulfilled the clients desire for more storage. A deep island provides storage on either side while also creating a social hub for cooking and chatting. Designed by @talisajamesinteriors
Un cocon bohème, 26m2 à Paris
Un cocon bohème, 26m2 à Paris
Ameo ConceptAmeo Concept
out en longueur et profitant de peu de lumière naturelle, cet appartement de 26m2 nécessitait un rafraichissement lui permettant de dévoiler ses atouts. Bénéficiant de 3,10m de hauteur sous plafond, la mise en place d’un papier panoramique permettant de lier les espaces s’est rapidement imposée, permettant de surcroit de donner de la profondeur et du relief au décor. Un espace séjour confortable, une cuisine ouverte tout en douceur et très fonctionnelle, un espace nuit en mezzanine, le combo idéal pour créer un cocon reprenant les codes « bohêmes » avec ses multiples suspensions en rotin & panneaux de cannage naturel ici et là. Un projet clé en main destiné à la location hôtelière au caractère affirmé.
Practical Modern Grey Kitchen
Practical Modern Grey Kitchen
The Pentland Kitchen CompanyThe Pentland Kitchen Company
To create this space, we’ve blended top-quality aesthetics with functionality to reveal a contemporary kitchen that offers optimum usability. The Porter Gloss Dove grey cabinets form the core of this kitchen, ensuring a sleek and timeless appeal. With 20mm white quartz worktops, we have created a surface that is pleasing to the eye and easy to clean and maintain – making meal prep a breeze. Simple yet impactful, the slim edge, easy-to-grip handles enhance the overall look. To add warmth, we have incorporated a solid oak breakfast bar and shelves, seamlessly integrating nature’s beauty into our client’s daily routines. Equipped with NEFF and AEG appliances, this modern kitchen is designed to make every culinary activity effortless. Cooking, baking and mealtime prep have never been this efficient. Lastly, the resilient Malmo Click LVT flooring ties the entire space together, offering durability and aesthetic appeal. Need more inspiration? Browse our projects page to explore more contemporary kitchen designs.
Ferndale Cottage
Ferndale Cottage
Kitty Lee ArchitectureKitty Lee Architecture
Philly Rowhouse Kitchen
Philly Rowhouse Kitchen
Airy KitchensAiry Kitchens
Big Energy Kitchen
Big Energy Kitchen
RIC design buildRIC design build
This itty bitty kitchen in a historic Richmond row house had been closed in by unnecessary walls, creating a tight, dysfunctional galley style kitchen with very little storage space. Working alongside our artist and cabinetry making clients, we created a custom design with handmade, custom cabinetry pieces while opening up the kitchen to the dining area, making the space feel exponentially larger. The result is a clean, modern, functional and big energy kitchen.
Vivienda Madrid Río 1
Vivienda Madrid Río 1
Triple Estudio - Arquitectura y ReformasTriple Estudio - Arquitectura y Reformas
Cocina gris antracita con electrodomésticos integrados. Azulejos tipo metro con junta en gris. Encimera en gris.
Natural Style
Natural Style
Vela Interior DesignVela Interior Design
Washington Heights apartment
Washington Heights apartment
Little Boxes Studio ArchitectLittle Boxes Studio Architect
Can you find the concealed washer/dryer?
What is Cooking - Kitchen Renovation
What is Cooking - Kitchen Renovation
Comma Design StudioComma Design Studio
The client came to comma design in need of an upgrade to their existing kitchen to allow for more storage and cleaner look. They wanted to swap their laminate bench to a sleek stone bench tops that can provide a luxurious loo to their space. Comma design worked closely with the trades on site to achieve the results.
Chez Madeleine
Chez Madeleine
ComposéeComposée
ЖК «Огни»
ЖК «Огни»
Ксения Розанцева | Творческая группа «Оcобинка»Ксения Розанцева | Творческая группа «Оcобинка»
Cucina ORI
Cucina ORI
ADA Arredi | Design | ArteADA Arredi | Design | Arte
L'anta è caratterizzata da un telaio in alluminio e da un pannello di 3 mm di vetro, verniciato e temperato. Al tatto l'anta risulta setosa e la finitura matt conferisce eleganza all'ambiente, oltre ad essere pratica e igienica.
Квартира "Арт Лофт"
Квартира "Арт Лофт"
ANNTE designANNTE design
Однокомнатная квартира в стиле лофт. Площадь 37 м.кв. Заказчик мужчина, бизнесмен, меломан, коллекционер, путешествия и старинные фотоаппараты - его хобби. Срок проектирования: 1 месяц. Срок реализации проекта: 3 месяца. Главная задача – это сделать стильный, светлый интерьер с минимальным бюджетом, но так, чтобы не было заметно что экономили. Мы такой запрос у клиентов встречаем регулярно, и знаем, как это сделать.
Simple and clean one bedroom apartment
Simple and clean one bedroom apartment
Maxim MaximovMaxim Maximov
На небольшом пространстве удалось уместить полноценную кухню с барной стойкой. Фартук отделан терраццо
Boho Bungalow Kitchen
Boho Bungalow Kitchen
Arcata Cabinet & Design CompanyArcata Cabinet & Design Company

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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