Small kitchen ideas (2024)

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L-shaped kitchens – If your small kitchen area is the corner of a larger room, an L-shape (also known as a 10×10 layout) or a U-shape design will give you a complete work triangle between the refrigerator, stove and sink. Here appliances and cabinets flow along two joining walls.

WHERE SHOULD YOU PUT A FRIDGE IN A SMALL KITCHEN? If you're able to tuck a refrigerator into a corner or against a wall, that could be an efficient use of space. An undercounter fridge is another option for small kitchens if you have no need for a freezer or can put one in a garage or basem*nt.

Keep colours light, bright and consistent

Bright white or cream is an obvious choice, but don't feel limited. Light greens, yellows, blues and even greys can work well too. Whatever colour you choose, try to make the cabinet doors and walls one consistent colour.

Install tile flooring

Parquet tiles, for example, laid in a wide herringbone, chevron, or basketweave pattern, will immediately give the impression of a longer and wider space thanks to the way the lines draw the eye outwards. Choose a design and colour that complements your kitchen's existing decor.

Any room can appear wider by using horizontal lines to your advantage. Try a long horizontal backsplash tile or subway tile to draw the eye across the room. You can achieve the same effect with horizontal tiled or herringbone flooring while enhancing the kitchen design.

Ensure you have ample kitchen storage space

A general guide would be allowing 2 cupboards for each adult and one for each child.

And if you're wondering, “How do I decide where to put things in my kitchen?,” here's a good rule of thumb for using cabinet space effectively: Upper cabinets: food, spices, glassware, dishes. Lower cabinets: larger serving pieces, small kitchen appliances, pots, pans, mixing bowls, baking sheets, cutting boards.

One of the remarkable advantages of the U-shaped kitchen is its ability to make the most of the available space. With its three walls forming a “U” configuration, this design wraps around the cook, creating an immersive and efficient workspace.

A chef's kitchen will always feature a large island, and some chef's kitchens may even have two islands. These islands will have large sinks for washing ingredients and dishes, possibly a cooktop, multiple storage cabinets and drawers, and electrical outlets for appliances used in food preparation.

An L-shaped kitchen solves the problem of maximizing corner space, and it's a smart design for small and medium sized kitchens. The versatile L-shaped kitchen consists of countertops on two adjoining walls that are perpendicular, forming an L.