Small Kitchen Design Ideas That Make the Most It

Although small houses and flats have a lot of character, they sometimes lack adequate cooking facilities. Fortunately, there is a plethora of creative solutions to the storage and organization challenges of tiny kitchens. One way to make the most of your limited square footage is to make the most of the available counter and wall space in your compact kitchen. This will allow you to make the room functional and comfortable for both cooking and socializing. Ahead, we’ve compiled 51 tiny kitchen design concepts to help you optimize your space, whether it a minuscule galley kitchen or just a single wall in an open-plan apartment. Read on for some helpful hints on how to get the most out of a modest kitchen, whether you're starting from scratch or simply giving your current setup a facelift.

1. Add a prep area

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You may not have room to extend or add a complete island, but consider about bringing in a slender mobile kitchen cart or bar cart to keep your mise en place or act as additional counter space. While cooking, even a slim console may serve as a convenient surface for storing and displaying items.

Second, take down any overhead storage

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New York-based interior designer Jenny Wolf says, "Open shelves are extremely functional and make it so much easier to access dishes and glasses." Wolf also advises considering the architectural design of your kitchen, as it may not make sense to have upper cabinets in some cases, "especially if the ceilings are 10 feet high."

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Catrina Stewart, the kitchen's designer, utilized red hardware to draw attention to the pantry in this London kitchen and combined a tinted mirror with teal paint to create a "eye" that seems to blink when the door is opened.

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"I like to make a statement with hardware. Karen Williams, creative director of St. Charles New York and a trained architect, describes jewelry as "the finishing touch" to every outfit.

You might also choose to use stealthy hardware.

You don't want a handle poking you in the side as you lean on the counter. You should also aim for a surface that is clean enough to reveal its true material makeup. We've collaborated extensively with Dada, and as a result, we're seeing integrated pulls and touch-to-open cabinets replace conventional knobs and handles. Designer Stephanie Goto remarked on how much more productive her job was using the new system.

Fifth, make a point of meticulously organizing your cupboards.

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Being well-organized is crucial in every space, whether it's a kitchen or some other kind of cramped place. If you're tight on square footage, every inch counts, even the area behind closed doors. Organize your kitchen as efficiently as possible by stocking up on risers, lid organizers for your different pots and pans, spice-sorting systems, and anything else you can think of.

6. Streamline dish duties

If your tiny kitchen doesn’t have place for a dishwasher, making ensuring that the kitchen sink is both an efficient and clean environment is vital. An anti-rust, space-saving dish rack like the one made by Simple Human should be added to your kitchen.

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Seven, get some fancy wine glasses

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Blue tablecloth with glass pitchers.

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In a small kitchen, less is more. Let the dishes do the talking. When compared to bulky serving pieces, colored drinkware offers visual appeal without the extra weight. Display arty stemware on an open shelf, or let a pitcher pull double duty as a tabletop vase.

8 - Install a center island in the kitchen

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In spite of the limited space, a slender kitchen island may be incorporated into any kitchen for additional counter space and informal gatherings. Think of a movable island that can be rolled out of the way when it's time to eat. Just because your kitchen is small doesn't mean you have to give up on the idea of having an island. Interior designer Ellen Cheever adds, "You can; you just need to put it on wheels so that when you're working and you need an island, it's there, and when the guests come, you can push it over to the side or bring it into the dining room or living room and let it be the bar. You might also choose for an island that has shorter legs so that it can function as a breakfast bar when a few stools are pulled up to it.