Bonjour and welcome to the Art of the Home gallery of small kitchen ideas! We handpicked them just for you…hope you enjoy the visit!
A small kitchen is warm, cozy, and has lots of room for creativity. It comes in various styles and layouts and is a lovely challenge for clever storage solutions. If you have a small kitchen to begin with, or choose to have a minimalist and compact kitchen by design, it is good to have a smooth and flowing layout for ease and efficiency. You do not have to compromise function and style in a small kitchen at all! You can utilize unseen corners and overhead space for storage or experiment with colors and lighting for an illusion of more space. You can also make use of multi-functional pieces of furniture that can double as added countertop and as a dining table. A small kitchen is easy to organize and maintain, a breeze to accent and decorate, and a cinch to customize.
When you have a small kitchen, one of your concerns may be on how to make it look bigger. One way to create a more spacious look is by the use of lights and colors. Going with a light and neutral palette like white and pairing it up with lots of natural light from windows will dramatically open up your kitchen. You can also use glass on your entry doors and on your cabinet doors for a cohesive look that expands the visual reach. Some patterns with clean lines (like stripes) can also help widen up or lengthen up a room. Stainless steel and other reflective surfaces (a mirror accent or backsplash maybe?) can also help in this quest for a bigger looking kitchen. As for form and design, the one-wall, galley type, and L-shaped kitchen layouts are the most commonly used for smaller kitchens because of their streamlined design and easy to follow floor plan. A U-shaped kitchen is also great in maximizing space, appliances and all kitchen necessities are all within reach on three sides. For storage, up-to-the-ceiling cabinets or shelvings are lifesavers and effectively make use of unused overhead space. How about thinking vertically and installing pot racks, over the window open shelves, and glass transom cabinets as helpful solutions for more storage? Perhaps embrace some minimalism rules and do some decluttering in your kitchen? You can also use multi-functional pieces like rolling islands and kitchen carts that you can move out of the way. An organized and uncluttered kitchen is a workable kitchen that makes for more free time to enjoy the company of your family and friends.
So let’s check out these beautiful small kitchen designs. We hope you will be inspired by our selection and get some good ideas with our “The Little Plus.” Enjoy the visit and beautiful day to you!
1. Dutch Door Charm…
The Little Plus: the versatile Dutch door that adds some farmhouse charm. The top opens so you can easily let some sunlight and air in to breeze into the kitchen as you cook and bake. You can also leave the bottom panel closed to keep pets from coming in or your little sous-chef from going out when they are “helping” you in the kitchen. The tiled backsplash also serves to accent this simple kitchen with classic black and white ogee patterns. Reclaimed barn wood on the range hood and stools round up this homey farmhouse-inspired kitchen. Would you like a slice of that apple pie now?
2. Nook and Cranny…
The Little Plus: the built-in breakfast nook is a charming spot for warm coffee (or tea) as you watch the neighborhood slowly wake up. The bay windows wrapping around it gives an unobstructed view and lots of sunshine. Autumn hued cushions make it feel oh so homey. Two-tone cabinets bring subtle pinches of chic to the traditional kitchen with its greyish lavender tones. Notice too how the white cabinets and crown molding blends with the white ceiling, creating a seamless look that makes the kitchen seem taller. Adding to the charm factor is the shelf above the window adorned with potted greens and pin lights! Lovely, just lovely.
3. Cache of Treasures…
The Little Plus: the spice pantry with its glass front door is a creative way of livening up the bare area beside the doorway. A dedicated spice stash frees up much needed cabinet space, is within arms reach, and is instant decor as it adds color and character to the petite space. Crown molding on the up to ceiling kitchen cabinets with glass front transom cabinets is extended to the entire kitchen framing the ceiling painted in shade between the walls and cabinets. And how about the pulley pendant light above the farmhouse sink? Its antique silver finish brings in a country touch to this kitchen and calls back the beautiful grey veining of the marble countertop, stainless steel appliances and the cabinet hardware finish as well.
4. Hip 2Be Square
The Little Plus: the wood table with cabriole legs is like an open invitation to come and linger in this eat-in area. Solid in stature and warm in presence, the medium brown wood counter contrasts beautifully with the white cabinets lending them a luminous sheen. And notice the glass stove backsplash that doesn’t break the visual of the warm brick wall. An aluminum range hood with exposed vent duct gives a modern-industrial touch that works well with the sleek slab cabinets and appliance garage. A hanging herb garden is a fresh and welcome sight while a chalkboard wall with bench is a spot for creativity and the week’s menu!
5. Spotless and Stainless…
The Little Plus: the glass door that brings in added light and provides a quick way out. Notice how the upper kitchen cabinets mirror the door with its use of glass and white paint color. Also see how the black and white backsplash offers a smooth transition to the stainless steel countertops. Practical and heavy-duty, stainless steel is also used as an easy-to-clean stove backsplash and island countertop. These reflective surfaces help make this small kitchen feel larger by catching and bouncing off light. Smart, right? And how about the overhead pot rack, good for storing pots and pans while utilizing unused overhead space. This kitchen just keeps on giving great ideas!
6. Brick and Marble…
The Little Plus: the full wall brick backsplash that looks beautifully old-fashioned like the reclaimed wood flooring. Giving a nice contrast to the rustic and warm earth tones are the neat white cabinetry, sleek quartz countertops, and modern stainless steel appliances. A rolling kitchen island fits in nicely with its matching quartz countertop and stainless steel base. Notice how versatile it is – easy to move around the kitchen space, a handy worktop for food preparation, and convenient base storage for bulky stew pots and large woks. And how about that large stainless steel farmhouse sink – deep, wide, and just right!
7. Amber Smoke…
The Little Plus: the sliding door with amber marbled glass that provides privacy and acts as a decorative feature. Notice how its brown frame picks up the terracotta tones from the reclaimed-look porcelain tiles used on the floor and backsplash, and how it blends with the rich brown tiles used just outside the door. And to make the kitchen look bigger while keeping with the earth tone color scheme of the kitchen, the upper walls and ceiling were painted in ecru. Also in ecru, the vinyl chair cushions and melamine table top inlays help brighten up this kitchen while keeping it low maintenance.