10X12 kitchen designs
8 Stunning 10x12 Kitchen Layout Ideas
It’s time to remodel your kitchen, and you want it to feel just right for you. Where do you start? Ideally, your kitchen should look good, be easy to work in, and welcome your family and friends. Deciding on the layout of a kitchen is the perfect place to start your remodel. You only have so much space, and you want to make the most of it!
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Here we explain the basics, complete with inspiring photos so you can make the most of your 10x12 space. In this article, we explore what makes a kitchen functional for cooking, sharing food, and enjoying good company. Here you will find eight different layout ideas so you can determine which layout best fits your needs.
Kitchen Layout Basics
Here are some objectives for kitchen layouts. The first and most important objective is creating a functional work triangle. It should not be intercepted by foot traffic. The work triangle includes the refrigerator, sink, and stove, with the sink ideally in the middle.
Another key objective is creating space for people to sit, share conversation and food. This space should not conflict with foot traffic and should suit the needs of your friends and family. The third objective is making sure there is ample counter space for preparing food. The last objective is to consider storage that works for you!
There are five basic kitchen layouts. Here we will explain all of them using eight stunning examples and discuss what advantages each has. We also explain out-of-the-box layouts that step outside of the basic layout guidelines so you can understand all your options and chose the one that suits your needs.
1. The
L-Shape LayoutThe L-shape kitchen has the work triangle in the center of the 'L,' and there is plenty of space for cabinets around the work triangle. There might be some counter space for preparing food in your kitchen.
If there is not, consider a movable island like the one in this picture which provides more counter space and shelving! Offer a guest some wine at your kitchen island. There is plenty of space for you to maneuver in the work triangle so your guest can relax and chat.
Click here to find a moveable kitchen island on Amazon.
2. The Kitchen
IslandBefore jumping into the next kitchen layout, let's cover the ins and outs of a kitchen island. A kitchen island can completely change a kitchen layout. It can provide an entire extension to the workspace. While yes, it can be an easy place to prep meals or a nice place for a friend to sit with a glass of wine and chat, it can also be used for so much more.
Many people chose to put their sink and dishwasher on their kitchen island. Some chose to put their stove on their island. Whatever the case, it is vital to make sure your kitchen island is placed properly.
You do not want it to intercept your work triangle. You need all your doors and appliances to open smoothly without the island getting in the way.
3. The
One-wall LayoutA one-wall or in-line kitchen layout is another essential kitchen layout. This is the most consolidated kitchen layout with the work triangle in one line against a wall. Cabinets surround the work triangle, and there is counter space on either side of it. This layout may not have all the counter space or cabinet space you were hoping for. An island, like the one in the picture, may solve these problems. With a few bar chairs, an island could also provide ample seating.
Clicker here to find a set of wooden bar chairs perfect for a kitchen island.
4. Disjoined L-Shape Layout
This disjointed L-shape kitchen is not a typical kitchen layout, but it proves that breaking the rules may be beneficial in some cases.
This kitchen has a door that would otherwise be blocked if the layout was unbroken. The door provides a footpath that interrupts the work triangle, but the sacrifice might be worth it. This kitchen still looks fabulous! What we love about this kitchen is the table right in the center. There is plenty of space away from the work triangle for people to gather.
Click here to see the perfect table for your new kitchen.
5.The Peninsula Layout
The peninsula kitchen is another essential kitchen layout. A peninsula kitchen is an L-shaped kitchen with an attached island. The work triangle generally falls within the 'L.' The cabinets sit above the work triangle. The peninsula provides prep space and might have stools tucked under the counter on the outer side of the peninsula. You might place a table for eating meals with friends and family just outside the kitchen like the one seen in the picture.
6. The
Galley LayoutAnother basic kitchen layout is the galley. A galley kitchen has the work triangle on either side of the kitchen. This kitchen, shown in the picture, can be described as an L-shaped galley. Traditional galley kitchens have tables at either end of the kitchen, but this galley utilizes an island for its stove and seating.
7. The
Horseshoe LayoutA horseshoe kitchen is one in which the work triangle falls between three walls of the kitchen. This layout provides plenty of cabinets and counter space but not a lot of seating options. There might be seating at an island, but you would generally set the table away in a dining room, for example.
8. Spacious L-Shape Kitchen Layout
To make for more room in your 10x12 kitchen, consider skipping the table and simply sitting at a movable island. A movable island also makes it much easier to move about the kitchen.
Try these chairs at your kitchen island!
In Closing
Your kitchen layout will depend on your wants and needs. Consider functionality when designing your kitchen, such as how your family and friends gather and what feels right! There are five essential kitchen layouts, but don't let them box you in! Get creative!
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When it comes to kitchens, bigger isn't always better. The most experienced chefs know that you don't need a ton of space or non-essential equipment to produce a stunning meal. A small kitchen where everything required to prep and cook is within arms' reach can make everyday cooking more efficient and stress free. Easier to clean and maintain, a smaller kitchen encourages you to focus on the essential and eliminate clutter, and can feel especially cozy and inviting with thoughtful design and decor.
Check out these stylish, compact, space-saving kitchens in a range of styles that have everything you need to cook for yourself or a crowd.
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Slide Away Bar Seating
Design by Space Factory / Photo by Hervé Goluza
This 237-square-foot Parisian mini loft from French interior design firm Space Factory has a open kitchen that is built on a slight platform that delineates it from the rest of the apartment, decorated with bright white cabinetry, subway tiles, and OSB accents that add warmth and texture.
A slim custom built-in bar helps to visually divide the space, provide extra counter space for meal prep, and has a slide-out component that doubles its width for dining, with white bar stools that disappear into the background when not in use. -
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Add in Floating Shelves
A Beautiful Mess
One way to keep a small kitchen space feeling light and airy is to use open shelving instead of upper cabinetry, which can make a small space feel cramped and claustrophobic. The key to making this work is keeping those open shelves neatly styled. Blogger Elsie Larson from A Beautiful Mess kept this small U-shaped kitchen feeling light, bright, and airy with an all-white palette that includes floating open corner shelving to store dishware, spices, and pantry staples. A cool-toned silver stove and stainless steel oven vent create a focal point, and the symmetry of the space and neatly arranged contents of the shelves make the small space feel lived in and organized at the same time.
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Go for a Charming Aesthetic
Design by deVOL Kitchens
This St. John's Square, London kitchen designed by Sebastian Cox for deVOL Kitchens has charming bones and a period fireplace that's outfitted with custom cabinetry neatly built in against a single wall, cool blue paint, and warm countertops and metal accents. Quirky art, a smattering of plants, and a sparkling crystal chandelier prove that a small kitchen can handle as much style as any other.
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Keep Your Kitchen More Streamlined
Fantastic Frank
This petite L-shaped kitchen from Fantastic Frank is built seamlessly into a corner of a larger dining space equipped with a large table and chairs, allowing it to fade into the background at mealtime. The all-white kitchen has glossy lacquered cabinetry in a sleek flat-front design that blends into the all-white backsplash. A large picture window floods the tiny kitchen with natural light, making it feel open and airy.
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Make Your View Center-Stage
Design by Georgia Zikas Design / Photo by Jane Beiles
In this galley-style city apartment kitchen from Georgia Zikas Design, a corner banquette is squeezed in at the far end beneath a window with a skyline view. A round tulip-style table without any sharp edges allows for easy maneuvering in the compact space. Glass-front cabinetry helps keep the narrow galley kitchen from feeling too closed in, and a gleaming tile backsplash on opposite walls helps to bounce light around.
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Try a Peninsula
Design by Rashida Banks for Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Keyanna Bowen
If you dream of having a kitchen island but don't have the square footage for one, try installing a peninsula instead. This compact kitchen designed by Rashida Banks for Emily Henderson Design has a sleek quartz waterfall edge peninsula that has seating for three, anchored by a pair of black and gold vintage-style pendant lights that define the space and add some retro charm.
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Add Groovy Graphics
Design by Emilie Fournet Interiors / Photo by Rachael Smith
This small London kitchen from Emilie Fournet Interiors has a groovy geometric patterned tile backsplash that extends to the hood vent, defining the open kitchen area and adding movement and interest to the space that makes it feel dynamic and expansive rather than small and cramped. The U-shaped design makes everything you need to prep, cook, and serve meals within arm's reach.
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Go Rustic
Lobster and Swan
This small rustic kitchen from Lobster and Swan is anchored by a large center oven and outfitted with stained wood countertops, olive green cabinetry, and open shelving stacked with dishware, glassware, and cookware in natural materials. In lieu of a kitchen island, a round bistro table and chairs provides a place for dining and an extra surface for meal prep.
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Work With Angles
Fantastic Frank
This small kitchen from Fantastic Frank is tailored to seamlessly fit into the room's angled walls to maximize storage and functionality. The airy minimalist Scandi kitchen has pale gray cabinetry, light blond hardwood flooring, mixed metals, a whisper of pink on the walls, and hanging bulb lights hung on a rosy pink knotted cord that adds a note of studied nonchalance.
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Keep It Simple
Design by Desiree Burns Interiors
This bachelorette pad kitchen from Desiree Burns Interiors is open to the living room and is dressed for company with simple white cabinetry, a classic Smeg refrigerator, gold-toned hardware, mixed metals, and a pair of accent pendant lights over the built-in island countertop that doubles as a small space dining area.
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Fold Down Dining Table
Design by Space Factory / Photo by Hervé Goluza
In this small Parisian kitchen designed by Space Factory, a custom-built fold-down burnt-wood table creates a place for dining that can be neatly stowed away when not in use to open up the space.
The black wood cabinetry and textural concrete wall finish give the uncluttered space a minimalist, masculine feel. -
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Peek Inside the Looking Glass
Design by deVOL Kitchens
This small London kitchen designed by Sebastian Cox for deVOL Kitchens has mixed wood finish cabinetry that provides texture and a minimalist style and layout that keeps the space feeling modern. In addition to a large window to the outside, the designers added an atelier-style interior window over the sink that looks out into the main entryway, a clever way to maximize natural light and create additional sightlines in a small space that helps to preserve a sense of openness.
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Leave It One-Sided
Fantastic Frank
This long and narrow eat-in kitchen from Fantastic Frank has a wall of cabinetry, countertops, and appliances on one side, leaving space for a small bistro table and chairs on the opposite side.
A minimalist clear glass pendant light hangs over the dining space that disappears during the day and provides dedicated light after dark. -
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Go for Pure Scandi
Fantastic Frank
This small but airy and light-flooded Stockholm kitchen from Fantastic Frank is authentic Scandi style at its best, with its simple white and silver finishes, a streamlined wall of cabinetry and appliances, painted white bentwood chairs, and a small table covered in a lacy tablecloth to add a note of vintage charm.
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Make It Serene
Design by deVOL Kitchens
This small kitchen from deVOL Kitchens has a spare traditional feel with plenty of built-in storage to keep it from feeling cluttered, and a limited palette of soft white, gray, and pale wood.
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Try a Contemporary Cottage Feel
Design by Ursula Carmona of Home Made By Carmona
Blogger Ursula Carmona of Home Made By Carmona installed a small L-shaped kitchen in the corner of this open cottage kitchen and dining room remodel.
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Work Around the Back Door
Design by Jessica Nelson Design / Photo by Carina Skrobecki Photography
This small kitchen from Jessica Nelson Design is arranged in a double L-shaped configuration that maximizes functionality while accommodating the presence of the back door. Packed with storage, the kitchen's palette of soft whites, grays, pale wood, and mixed metals keeps it feeling streamlined and serene.
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Add Black
Design by DasMod and Handsome Salt / Photo by Jenny Siegwart
In this small open kitchen designed by Eric Gilmer and Sven Simon of DasMod in conjunction with interior designer Sara Simon of Handsome Salt, matte black wall paint provides contrast to white cabinetry and creates continuity with the seating area on the other side of the room. A small dining table floats in the middle of the space between tall windows, and a large colorful painting creates a focal point that distracts the eye, making the kitchen fade into the background of the open space.
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Keep It Neutral
Design by Violets & Vinegar Design / Photo by Jenny Siegwart
This compact U-shaped kitchen from Violets & Vinegar Design keeps it simple with a sober palette of white, gray, and black. A subtle pattern on the backsplash tile adds interest, while countertops are kept clear to keep the small space looking sharp and clutter-free.
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Add in Shades of Green
Design by deVOL Kitchens
This charming country style kitchen from deVOL Kitchens has an L-shaped design that hugs the small space with its slanted roof and cottage charm. Finishes in multiple shades of green on the walls, backsplash tile, lower cabinetry, and open shelving is mixed with warm antique brass plumbing fixtures, rich stained wood glass-front upper cabinetry, and terracotta floor tiles with an aged patina.
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Work With a Galley Style
Design by Cathie Hong Interiors / Photo by Amber Thrane
This light and bright galley California kitchen from Cathie Hong Interiors has tons of natural light that makes the sober white, black, and gray palette feel fresh, while mixed metal accents add shine.
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Add Reclaimed Wood
Lobster and Swan
Rustic reclaimed wood and textured walls make this DIY English kitchen from Lobster and Swan feel homey and inviting.
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Be Bold With Dark Colors
Design by deVOL Kitchens
Dark green paint on lower cabinetry and walls makes this Notting Hill London kitchen from deVOL Kitchens feel cozy and warm, while a dramatic cool marble backsplash and countertops and antique brass accents add polish and style. Open shelving with a thin brass ledge provides easy access storage for tea supplies and glassware and pots of flowers.
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Maximize a U-Shaped Kitchen
Design by Cathie Hong Interiors / Photo by Christy Q. Photography
This U-shaped kitchen from Cathie Hong Interiors maximizes every last nook and cranny with wrap-around cabinetry from floor to ceiling, a kitchen island with built-in storage, and a white and gray palette with mixed metal accents that makes it feel light and airy.
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Try Sage Green
Design by Bees Knees Interior Design Studio / Photo by Tamara Flanagan Photography
In this small kitchen from Bees Knees Interior Design Studio, soothing sage green paint on the lower cabinets is carried onto the mudroom cabinetry visible through the arched doorway, creating a sense of continuity.
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Utilize a Multi-Functional Island
Design by Space Factory / Photo by Hervé Goluza
This top floor Paris apartment designed by Space Factory has tall ceilings and is flooded with light from skylights on the roof, making the small kitchen seem larger. Deep teal lower cabinetry has a grounding effect, while a tall marble backsplash and pale open shelving preserves a light and airy feel. A small kitchen island houses the stovetop and includes a breakfast bar for two.
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Work With Shared Entry
Design by Space Factory / Photo by Hervé Goluza
This small kitchen designed by Parisian interior design firm Space Factory shares space with the entry.
The designers used an atelier-style metal and glass window partition to visually divide the space, and used a striking tile mosaic floor that unites it. The entry side of the cabinetry that divides the space is painted in chalkboard paint to delight the kids, while leather pulls add a sophisticated touch to black kitchen cabinetry contrasted with pale wood countertops. -
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Throw in a Retro Fridge
Design by Velinda Hellen for Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
In this small kitchen designed by Velinda Hellen for Emily Henderson Design, a retro style refrigerator is lined up beside the built-in L-shaped cabinetry, sink, and oven, helping to define the space.
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Keep it Classic
Design by deVOL Kitchens
This lovely L-shaped London kitchen from deVOL Kitchens has dark lower cabinetry topped with marble slab countertops, leaving space on the walls for framed art and a vintage wall sconce that creates an open, uncluttered feel.
Brass, gold, and copper accents warm up the space.
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Embody a Modern Rustic Look
Design by Erin Williamson Design
This remodeled 1950s Texas lake house kitchen from Erin Williamson Design has a modern rustic vibe, with warm tiles, rustic beams, clean, white cabinetry accented with wood pulls, glass pendant lights, a retro style refrigerator, and wood and woven bar stools around the peninsula.
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Mix White and Blue
Design by Cathie Hong Interiors / Photo by Margaret Austin Photo
Pale blue cabinetry with black accents and white countertops and tiles make this small kitchen from Cathie Hong Interiors feel fresh and functional.
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Keep It Eclectic
Design by K Shan Design
This small kitchen from K Shan Design has a big personality and an eclectic, upbeat vibe thanks to colorful wallpaper, black-and-white check tile flooring, geometric backsplash tile, and blingy gold bar stools around the peninsula.
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Embody a Retro Look
Rockport Building Partners / Photo by Sarah Szwajkos
This country kitchen from Rockport Building Partners has plenty of built-in cabinetry painted in a retro pastel mint green, vintage pendant lighting, and a modern kitchen island with a pair of French bistro stools.
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Go for California Modern
Design by Cathie Hong Interiors / Photo by Christy Q. Photography
This California modern Eichler house in San Jose was updated by Cathie Hong Interiors, who turned the dark, outdated room into a space fit for 21st-century living. The designer added an island to optimize circulation, replaced outdated cabinets, and added new appliances, tile work, light fixtures, and open shelving.
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Try an Accent Tile
Design by Erin Williamson Design
This small kitchen from Erin Williamson Design is located in a multi unit 1950s A-frame lake house on the shores of Lake Austin, TX.
The designer replaced the cramped, dated kitchen, removing upper cabinets, adding a striking black-and-white tile backsplash to modernize it while taking advantage of the vaulted ceilings that make the compact space feel much larger than it is.
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Use Patterned Curtains
Design by Studio Peake
This fresh L-shaped alcove kitchen from Studio Peake can be banished from sight thanks to a green-and-white patterned curtain hung from the ceiling on the outside of the cased opening.
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Bring Focus to Your Skyline View
Design by Alvin Wayne
Interior designer Alvin Wayne made the most of this compact NYC kitchen by using cabinetry and countertops in a mix of matte black and bright white lacquer finishes. A mix of silver and copper accents bring the neutral color scheme to life, and the spare design allows the city skyline view to shine.
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Try a Victorian Restored Look
Design by Tyler Karu / Photo by Erin Little
This historic Victorian in Cambridge, MA kitchen was remodeled by interior designer Tyler Karu, who worked with the owners to restore the original character and detail to the home that had been erased during previous renovations.
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Make the Most of a Tiny Loft
Fantastic Frank
This tiny Stockholm studio from Fantastic Frank has a compact kitchenette to match, seamlessly tucked in beneath the loft bed stairs that double for extra storage.
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Keep Things Back to Back
Design by Space Factory / Photo by Hervé Goluza
In this small open plan kitchen in Paris designed by Space Factory, a custom-designed dining table is placed in front of the wall that houses the kitchen in lieu of an island. It is accompanied by a custom-designed leather bench that is placed back to back with the adjacent living area sofa, neatly dividing the space and creating separate zones within a 581-square-foot apartment.
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Match Your Hardware and Decor
Fantastic Frank
This compact Berlin kitchen from Fantastic Frank has minimalist vibes, with its matte black lower cabinetry, sink, and plumbing fixtures, and a black industrial wall sconce with a long arm that looms over the countertop.
A blonde butcher block countertop adds warmth and light, and a framed black-and-white print on the pristine white walls adds some minimalist decor.
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Keep Things Open
Design by Bees Knees Interior Design Studio / Photo by Kyle J Caldwell Photography
This compact L-shaped kitchen from Bees Knees Interior Design Studio hugs the corner of a larger pass-through space, leaving plenty of room around the kitchen island to preserve flow. A pale palette of shades of white and built-in cabinetry that hugs the ceiling maximizes every inch of space and allows the kitchen to fade into the background when not in use while remaining at the center of the home.
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Keep Your Brick Floors
True Home
A small dated kitchen from True Home was renovated with durable sealed brick floors, black cabinetry, salvaged marble countertops, and plenty of recessed can lighting to compensate for the lack of natural light.
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Utilize Built-In Storage
Design by Mid City Interiors
This small bungalow kitchen from Mid City Interiors has an L-shaped peninsula with built-in storage that provides seating for four while helping to define the kitchen area. Built-in cabinetry on the L-shaped corner portion of the kitchen runs all the way up to the ceiling to maximize storage.
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Maximize Vertical Space
Design by Mindy Gayer Design Co. / Photo by Vanessa Lentine
This compact kitchen from Mindy Gayer Design Co. is located at the bottom of the stairs, laid out in an L-shape with a small island that seats two. Tall cabinetry maximizes vertical space, and a neutral palette with warm touches of wood and natural woven accents adds warmth to the open space.
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Add Seats to Small Counter Space
Design by deVOL Kitchens
In this small galley kitchen in a Georgian style apartment in Bath, England from deVOL Kitchens, a two-seater cafe-style breakfast bar is built in right next to the window to provide a cozy place for a cup of coffee or a meal.
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Convey a Bigger Appearance With a Mirror
Design by Jess Bunge for Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Tramp
This small kitchen designed by Jess Bunge for Emily Henderson Design has open and closed cabinetry, a large countertop, and sink along one wall, with a free-standing oven positioned on its own against the back wall as a matter of necessity. To distract the eye and make the space feel bigger, a convex witch's eye mirror with an ornate gold frame is hung on the wall.
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Add Some Contrast
Design by Emilie Fournet Interiors / Photo by Kasia Fiszer
This London kitchen from Emilie Fournet Interiors combines emerald green backsplash tiles with pale white and gray lower cabinetry, countertops, and flooring. A double layer of dark wood wraparound wood shelving ties in the reclaimed wood ceiling and provides contrast.
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Add All the Storage
Design by deVOL Kitchens
This small self-contained kitchen from deVOL Kitchens has a U-shaped layout that maximizes space along the three main walls.
One wall is devoted to storage, including closed lower cabinetry, and a built-in wall of glass front cabinetry. The opposite wall has a window over the sink that floods the room with natural light, while the back wall is devoted to an oversize hood vent that creates a focal point along with the vintage-style pale yellow oven. -
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Stick to Light and Bright
Design by Mary Patton Design / Photo by Molly Culver
This small condo kitchen from Mary Patton Design creates the illusion of a larger space by sticking to a light and bright all-white palette dressed up with luminous gold-toned accents, and adding minimal items to the countertop.
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Blend It All Together
Design by Alvin Wayne
This small NYC kitchen from interior designer Alvin Wayne has pale neutral finishes that allow it to blend in with the open adjacent living room, while a large neon sign at the end of the hallway creates a focal point to distract the eye.
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Make the Most of Your Small Space
Design by Space Factory / Photo by Hervé Goluza
The small minimalist kitchen in this top-floor duplex designed by French interior design firm Space Factory is built along a wall next to a staircase inspired by a Kapla game. A single shelf above the sink is painted in Yves Klein blue that matches color accents found throughout the open space, and a single panel of plywood on the cabinet front next to the oven echos the raw material of the staircase.
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House 10 by 12 (110 photos): exclusive design projects of private houses
House 10 by 12 - the best standard projects. 110 beautiful houses with perfect planning. Instructions for building a house 10x12
Having your own corner is a dream of many, and if you have a large family and you plan to build your own spacious mansion, this article will undoubtedly be useful to you.
Having a large enough plot of land, the owner often wonders what layout is better to choose for the house.
House designs 10 by 12 meters are very popular among clients. Despite the overall dimensions of such buildings, it can be more difficult to place all the planned rooms than in small houses.
To use all the space effectively, you need to choose the most profitable design option for your home. First you need to decide how you want to see your future home.
Table of contents of the article:
Variants of houses
To do this, you can familiarize yourself with the common options:
- it is convenient to build a one-storey house 10 by 12 in that the division method in this case is horizontal. You can get to any room very quickly and the stairs will not become an obstacle;
- a house of 120 square meters with an attic will delight you with additional territory, and is also economically beneficial. Such a structure is very warm and, due to its spaciousness, will be a good option if the area of \u200b\u200bthe site is small;
- choosing a two-story house 10x12, there are already 2 full floors
- to replace one-story houses or houses with an attic boldly come projects of buildings with an attic.
It is convenient to distribute the budget allocated for construction, for example, first complete repairs in the main part of the house, and later complete the attic.
The main factor in the design is the foundation, because it is he who will bear the load of the whole house. With a low foundation around the perimeter, it will not be possible to later build a second floor and the house may seem cramped.
Big houses, of course, are more expensive, firstly, it is a larger amount of materials, and secondly, if the land is small, such a house will occupy almost the entire area. The plan of the house 10 by 12 can be completely diverse.
Many styles of execution, number of floors, presence of a garage, terrace or attic, all this can be designed individually or using ready-made projects. Of course, which house to build, each owner decides primarily based on the budget.
Consider the advantages of each option for private houses 10x12 in more detail.
Advantages and disadvantages of a one-storey house
First of all, such a house requires less expenses for materials for construction and finishing works.
A one-story building makes it easier to work with walls and foundations, and this is the most expensive part in construction.
In addition, this type is more convenient and faster to construct, operation and repair will take significantly less money and time compared to, for example, a two- or three-story house.
You can also feel the savings during the installation of heating and electricity systems, because engineers will need much less schemes for this type of room.
This type of housing does not provide for the presence of stairs, so the area is more rationally used and safer if the family has small children or pensioners.
The main disadvantage in such dwellings will be associated with the installation of the roof, due to the large area.
Two-storey houses 10x12
The layout of a two-storey house requires the right attitude to the foundation, so its task is doubly complicated.
On the ground floor, professionals recommend placing the kitchen, living room, lavatory, guest rooms. The second floor is usually occupied by bedrooms, offices, children's rooms.
A well-planned house of 10x12 meters will provide enough free space to correctly place the stairs between floors and use the space near it. Professional designers and builders can easily cope with such a task.
Benefits of attic houses
Attic house projects have become increasingly popular. Compared to two-story houses, the cost of such cottages is much lower. The area of the attic room depends on the dimensions of the house, but should not go beyond the main part of the building.
Removal of such a floor is possible if there are proper supports: columns, walls or hangers.
The attic also pleases with a variety of geometric shapes: a triangular or sloping roof, symmetrical or asymmetrical, you can use the entire territory or part of it.
Advantages and disadvantages of such a project:
- extension of the dwelling at the expense of the attic;
- is economically beneficial, since the costs in addition to the roof are spent only on insulation and finishing work;
- the building has a beautiful finished look, visually looks more status, in comparison with a one-story type;
- under-roofing space is much warmer than the facade;
- the sloping ceiling will allow you to give free rein to the interior design, and due to the dormer windows, the rooms will become much brighter;
- at the same time, the minus is that part of the area is lost;
- the process of thermal and waterproofing has a more complex technology.
Which building materials to choose
The choice of building materials is one of the important stages of construction.
Wooden houses are increasingly seen in the suburbs of the city. Such material is good in operation and outwardly looks very stylish, an ideal solution in small silent areas. For example, maple timber remains resistant in any weather, environmentally friendly material will create comfort in every home.
Using bricks or concrete blocks for a dwelling is also a good idea. Two-story houses made of such materials will cost much less than those made of wood, but in terms of strength and frost resistance they are in no way inferior to wood.
There is still a minus - it will be more difficult to heat and keep warm in such a building, especially in winter, it will be necessary to think over the heating system well. The ideal solution for the walls of brick houses will be special heat-insulating materials.
The car owner needs to think about the safety of his iron horse, providing a place for a garage. You can increase the area of \u200b\u200bhousing with the help of an additional extension, if the site does not allow you to increase the territory in breadth, use the area under the structure itself.
At the design stage, provide for a basement or cellar, as well as a full-fledged basement. The range of its use is also great, for example, an underground garage, a gym, a mini cinema, billiards, a library and much more.
No matter what kind of cottage you plan to build: one or two floors, from blocks or bricks, perhaps also additional elements (attic, bay window, garage), construction will not become a burden, choosing the right house project at the initial stage.
The key to comfortable and convenient living is a properly designed layout that takes into account all the needs of the client - the number of family members, their age, hobbies and occupation.
Numerous photos of 10 by 12 houses will help you choose the right layout option, but do not forget that professional designers and architects can calculate and streamline all the necessary processes associated with building a house and its implementation. It will be much easier to realize the most daring ideas.
Photos of houses 10 by 12
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Project of a frame house 10x12 Ataman with a terrace and an attic: photo of the project and prices.
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Flexible payment system
You make 5% of the cost of the cost signing the contract.
The rest is paid in instalments. -
Maternity capital and on credit
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Changing the project
When building with us - changing the standard project or adapting the project of another company - free of charge
Cost of equipment
Contents of the equipmentfrom 1,466,400 rubles
On credit: from 20,000 rubles / month
CalculateDescription
Modern frame house 10x12 with an unusual design and a two-level roof. There is an outdoor terrace outside. On the ground floor there is an entrance hall, a kitchen, a spacious hall and a large bathroom. On the second floor there are four rooms that can accommodate the whole family. Two of the bedrooms have access to a balcony. The frame house is energy efficient and therefore suitable for year-round living.
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We are building only a carefully elaborate project documentation.
For builders, this is an exact instruction on what the object should be: the distance between the lags, the height of the steps of the stairs - each element must comply with the requirements of the project documentation.
For the customer, this is a guarantee that the built house will meet your expectations.
Inspection
We have set high quality standards for you to enjoy life in your new home. To meet these standards, we design projects in detail, train each builder, and most importantly, each key stage of work is checked by a technical supervision specialist, demanding and attentive to detail.
Inspections by technical supervision specialists reduce the number of defects during construction by an average of 70%.
We check the energy efficiency of the house with thermal imagers
Rest assured that you will get a truly energy efficient home with close to zero heat loss. All connection and installation elements are checked for cracks due to which cold penetrates.
This is especially important if you have small children.
Construction experts help
During the discussion of the start of construction, you will be able to receive advice from our designers, architects, geologists and engineers. They will help you choose the best construction option, taking into account the possibilities of the site and your wishes.
In addition, you can order
Installation of cameras on the site. These cameras can later be used as a home surveillance system.
Individual design. Create a unique home tailored to your individual needs
Landscaping and interior design. Complex development of a plot with all additional zones
Service maintenance or extended warranty period
Complete set of frame houses
1 466 400 ₽
2 978 625 ₽
on request
on request
9000 (depending on the spans, I-beams may be used)Subflooring 2nd floor: FSF plywood, 18mm
Rafter system: Dry planed board 45x195mm
Elements of amplification of the frame: LVL, glued beams
Inter -story staircase: temporary construction
Components for assembly of the house kit: corners, plates, metizes, special vehicles
windshield
Contraught vehicle: dry strict bars
Dry planed board 20x95mm
Metal tile with additional elements Grandline
Slab sheathing (wind and moisture protection and facade insulation): Beltermo TOP, 25 mm
Rail for ventilation gap (counter-lattice): Dry planed timber 20x45mm
Finishing of the facade: Imitation of timber 20mm
Decoration of window, door openings, corners, frontal and cornice boards, hemming of roof overhangs: Dry planed board 20x9005mm Fencing elements and fencing balconies: Dry planed board
Terrace/balcony decking: Terrace board 27x143mm (Velveteen), Larch
Gutter system: Docke Premium gutter system (plastic)
Painting of the facade and all exterior elements: Teknos paint
Insulation of the external contour: Rockwool basalt slabs
metallic sheenEntrance door: metal (Russia), protection class 4
Interior doors: laminated with fittings
Subflooring 1st floor: FSF plywood, 18mm (does not fit with slab foundation)
Sound insulation of internal walls, partitions and ceilings: Rockwool
basalt slabsVentilation gap device (walls, ceiling): Dry planed block 20x45/95mm strong 15mm
Window decoration (window sills, architraves), installation of corners, baseboards, fillets
Ventilation (natural / forced / with heat recovery)
Sewerage (installation of engineering plumbing, installation of a septic tank / VOC)
Water supply (arrangement of a well / well, installation of cold water and hot water pipes)
Electricity (electrical work)
Heating (boiler room, installation of radiators, underfloor heating systems)
planed board 45x145mm
Frame of internal load-bearing walls and partitions: Dry planed board 45x95/145mm
Floor beams: Dry planed board 45x195mm (depending on the spans, I-beams can be used)
Subflooring 2nd floor: FSF plywood, 18mm
Rafter system: Dry planed board 45x195mm
Frame strengthening elements: LVL, glued beams
hardware, special fasteners
Roof wind and moisture protection
Counter grating: Dry planed timber 45x45mm
Lathing: Dry planed board 20x95mm
Metal tile with additional elements Grandline
Plastic casing (windbreaker protection and insulation of the facade): BELTERMO TOP, 25 mm
19 500 ₽
FARCH OF EXTERNAL WALLS: Dry stringed board 45X145MM
FACCE of internal load -bearing walls and partitions: SUHAY SHENE BOAK 45X95/145MM
BALK intermediate floors: Dry planed board 45x195mm (depending on the spans, it is possible to use I-beams)
Subflooring 2nd floor: FSF plywood, 18mm
Rafter system: Dry planed board 45x195mm
Elements of amplification of the frame: LVL, glued beams
Inter -story staircase: temporary construction
Components for assembly of the house kit: corners, plates, metizes, special vehicles
windshield
Contraught vehicle: dry strict bars
Dry planed board 20x95mm
Metal tile with additional elements Grandline
Slab sheathing (wind and moisture protection and facade insulation): Beltermo TOP, 25 mm
Slab sheathing (wind and moisture protection and facade insulation): Beltermo TOP, 25 mm
Rail for ventilation gap (control grille): Dry planed timber 20x45mm
Facade finishing: Imitation of timber 20mm
boards, hemming roof eaves: Dry planed board 20x95mm
Fencing elements of terraces and balconies: Dry planed board
Terrace/balcony decking: Terrace board 27x143mm (Velveteen), Larch
Drainage system: Docke Premium drainage system (plastic)
Painting of the facade and all exterior elements: Teknos paint
Insulation of the external contour: Rockwool basalt slabs
Rehau (white), profile 70mm, with double glazing and metal sheen
Entrance door: metal (Russia), protection class 4
on request
Frame of external load-bearing walls: Dry planed board 45x145mm
Frame of internal load-bearing walls and partitions: Dry planed board 45x95/145mm
Interfloor beams: Dry planed board 45x195mm (depending on the spans, wooden beams can be used)
Subflooring 2nd floor: FSF plywood, 18mm
Rafter system: Dry planed board 45x195mm
Frame reinforcements: LVL, glued beams
Staircase Inter -story: Temporary construction
Complexes for assembling the housekeeping: corners, plates, metizes, special.
