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72 Best Small Kitchen Design Ideas
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Create an Appliance Garage
Lauren MillerDon't have much counter space? Consider adding an appliance garage within your cabinetry as designer Natalie Chong did in her former Toronto townhouse. The cubby held her Nespresso machine. Underneath, a push-to-open wood panel hid a Vitamix.
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Make It Double as a Mudroom
Jeff HerrFor a Georgia kitchen connected to a back door, designer Laura Jenkins turned some cabinets connected to a back door near the built-in refrigerator into a mudroom closet. The seamless construction also hides a coffee station and pantry, making the room feel larger.
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Maintain a Neutral Palette
Seth SmootWith a neutral-leaning color palette, your kitchen can feel more open and serene. Just take note of this tranquil kitchen by Lauren Nelson Design, which incorporates handmade tile, marble countertops, and cabinetry in Benjamin Moore's Caldwell Green that subtly reference the outdoors.
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Build In Kitchen Necessities
Adam Kane MacchiaIn this kitchen designed by Sarah Robertson, a slide-in cutting board and drying rack flank the range—making cooking a total breeze. Not to mention, you don't have to worry about fitting them into other drawers or cabinets.
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Add a Nook for Bench Seating
Chris MottaliniConsider maximizing your dining arrangement with a nook for built-in bench seating as designer Nannette Brown did for this moody galley kitchen in a New York apartment.
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Opt for a Countersplash
EMILY FOLLOWILLCountersplashes—when the same slab style is used for the countertop and backsplash—offer a smooth look that provides easy cleanup for cooking splatters. Pro designers are embracing the style, including designer Melanie Millner who chose Cielo quartzite for this European-inspired estate in Georgia.
Enhance the spacious, cohesive feel with a little display shelf in the same material.
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Add a Short Rod
Kirsten FrancisOr if hanging a rod from the ceiling isn't ideal for you, opt for a short one secured to a small open shelf. In this kitchen by designer Augusta Hoffman, a small rod displays a few go-to tools and cookware for easy access while cooking.
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Hide Your Charging Station
Tim LenzIf you tend to charge your phone or iPad in your kitchen, move that clutter into a drawer with docking outlets like this sleek setup by designer Sarah Robertson. That way, you'll have more counter space to cook and flip through recipe books.
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Use Faux Brick
Haris KenjarAmplify the character in your small kitchen with the look of exposed brick for less. In this San Francisco kitchen, designer Lynn Kloythanomsup chose a classic red brick, but since it was just for looks, went faux.
“It’s like a thin brick tile,” she explains.
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Work With Smaller Appliances
Ashlee KindredSave counter space with a built-in electric cooktop. A slim version—like this one with two burners in a working pantry by Rob Klein and Amy Kreutz of Conceptual Kitchens & Millwork—will give you more room to unload groceries and prepare meals.
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Add Sleek Open Shelving
Meghan Beierle-O'BrienCreate more storage and decor space with industrial-style open shelving in small columns, as designer Caren Rideau did in this kitchen. It'll clear up counter space and help you easily see your inventory.
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Use a Pull-Out System for Bottles
The Home DepotAnyone who loves wine but doesn't have the space or budget for a mini wine fridge needs this pull-out system from Thomasville Cabinetry, which is available at The Home Depot.
The best part? You can use it for other needs, like water and cans, should you not always have a full wine selection on hand.
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Hang From the Ceiling
Trevor TondroIf you're low on cupboard space, add storage with rods secured to the ceiling, as designers Carey Maloney and Hermes Mallea did here. Copper-pipe shelving or a brass rod look super chic and are ideal for hanging mugs or ledges to stack dishes.
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Use Your Green Thumb
ETC.eteraPlants make everything feel happier—even small kitchens. Plus, if you get great light, why not make use of it? ETC.etera cleverly put a large plant on top of the fridge to brighten up the space.
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Add Task Lighting
Werner StraubeYou'll need all the task lighting you can get in a small kitchen. Here, designer Corey Damen Jenkins installed sconces over the countertop and sink area.
Not only will they literally brighten the workspace, but they also add some shiny style.
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Get Some Statement Lighting
Fantastic FrankIs anyone actually going to notice how big or small your kitchen is when you've got an amazing piece of statement lighting? Definitely not. We're also loving the mixed metals and olive green paint in this one.
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Add a Skirt
Thayer Photographs IncNo closed cabinets under the kitchen sink but plenty of unsightly things you need to tuck away? Don't worry. You can hide items like wastebaskets and cleaning supplies by concealing them with a fabric skirt as Scott Meacham Wood did here.
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Make a Breakfast Bar
Trevor TondroYou might not have room for a breakfast nook, but you can probably make some space for a counter bar, especially if you place it strategically.
This one in a glam kitchen designed by Amir Khamnejpur scores double points for a counter-height dining table that moonlights as a kitchen island.
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Warm It Up With a Rug
DOUGLAS FRIEDMANWhen there's not much you can do to a cramped space without making it feel even smaller, add a rug. It'll warm up the room and add color and pattern without overwhelming your kitchen. Interior designer Michelle Nussbaumer also packs plenty of texture-rich materials into the small space.
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Channel a Ship
Matt AlbianiThe smaller, the cozier. Embrace it with cream colors and gold fixtures. In this small cubic kitchen, the retro ship-inspired hardware and design details complement the size of the space.
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70 Best Small Kitchen Design Ideas
Stacy Zarin Goldberg, Ema PeterTurn your kitchen into your happy place, no matter its size — it's the heart of the home, after all. From cooking healthy family dinners, sitting around the island with friends to organizing — then reorganizing — your limited cabinet space, you inevitability spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Just because your kitchen is small, doesn't mean it has to feel small. To help you make the most of your limited space, we've rounded up the best small kitchen ideas — whether your design style is modern, traditional or country.
Even if you're redesigning on a budget, you deserve a kitchen that feels functional and stylish. Make use of every crevice, clear clutter from counters and decorate blank walls. As you explore this photo gallery of small kitchen decorating ideas, you'll find fast and affordable solutions like hanging mirrors to create the illusion of more space, layering bold hues to brighten an interior and adding shelves to take advantage of vertical space.
We've included kitchen storage tips that'll keep your counters clean and orderly — like where to store liquor or the best way to organize a kitchen pantry. If you're considering a full renovation, we've sprinkled in DIY projects like finding a fresh paint color for the kitchen, setting up a separate bar or swapping in chic backsplash tiles. Whether you live in an apartment, condo or your house is lacking kitchen space, you're sure to find an interior to love.
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Add Sleek Open Shelving
Stacy Zarin GoldbergSuspend open shelving from the ceiling or hang a rack high on the wall to add height and create the illusion of more space. At the same time, the added storage will minimize clutter on the counter.
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Go Bold on Top, Neutral on Bottom
Barbara Egan/ReportageHere's a playful way to make your smaller space feel more vertical: go for bright upper cabinets.
What's more? This modern kitchen has double-stacked cabinets for a ton of storage space. Keep it neutral on the bottom to create contrast.
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Create a Portable Stove
Cherished BlissInstead of installing a full stove, blogger Ashley Rene went for something much more versatile: a double burner on a rolling cart and a vent hood with a charcoal filter. When the homeowner isn't cooking, they can easily put the burner away and have infinite more space.
Get the tutorial at Cherished Bliss »
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Put the Microwave Down Below
Ema PeterSave on counter space by designating a home for your microwave, whether that be built in below your kitchen counter or hidden away in a pantry.
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Add Corner Shelves
Lauren PresseyIf you don't have the space for wall-to-wall open shelving, go for small corner shelves. Designer Kate Lester created instant storage by hanging three reclaimed barn wood shelves.
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Use a Bar Cabinet
Design: Reena Sotropa In House Design Group; Photo: Phil CrozierDon't waste cabinet space on booze. Here, interior designer Reena Sotropa uses a geometric bar cabinet to create separation in a small space.
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Go Big With Art
Lindsay SalazarJust because you're working with a small space, doesn't mean you can't display your art collection. Use a mix of small and large prints to create a gallery wall that adds dimension to your kitchen.
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Maximize Kitchen Corners
Monica WangLearn to work with the space you have by capitalizing on every corner and nook. If your actual kitchen is small, there may be a small crevice or awkward nook that can be reworked into additional kitchen space.
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Build a Butler's Pantry
Inspired by CharmHere, blogger Michael Wurm Jr. turns what was once a full bathroom into a butler’s pantry and a small powder room — but this concept also works if you have a closet or small alcove you're not maximizing.
See the full remodel at Inspired by Charm »
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Choose Floor-to-Ceiling Whites
Mike GartenWe all know that light, bright spaces feel more spacious than dark, dreary areas. Stick with white cabinets, walls and trim for your small kitchen, then layer in wood accents and black cabinet hardware to keep things trendy.
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Embrace an Open Layout
Taylor Architectural PhotographyThe work of John McClain Design, this small kitchen is also a dining room and living room — and, yet it feels super spacious and sophisticated. Two small bistro tables near the sofa provide additional dining space.
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Disguise Your Dishwasher
Aliyev Alexei SergeevichFor those of us with limited cabinet space, a dishwasher can take up half the kitchen. If you want to achieve a clean and streamlined aesthetic, install your dishwasher to fit seamlessly beneath your kitchen counters.
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Add a Runner
THe Handmade HomeElongate a narrow space with a long patterned runner, while also adding style and softness to your interior.
See more at The Handmade Home »
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Create Consistency
Stacy Zarin GoldbergFor a striking statement, bring the same paint color, wallpaper or wood paneling from the wall to the ceiling. Stick with lighter hues and smaller prints, so you don't overwhelm the space.
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Go for Light Appliances
Design by Velinda Hellen; Photo by Sara TrampWhile stainless steel appliances are most popular, this sleek Smeg fridge proves that white appliances can look just as chic. Lighten up your space by pairing it with crisp white tiles, blonde wood floors and baby blue cabinets.
See more at Style by Emily Henderson »
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Install a Pegboard Wall
Annie Schlechter for Country LivingPaint a pegboard in a cheery hue to create a functional focal point.
Once attached, load it up with some of your kitchen must-haves — measuring cups, wooden spoons, cast iron skillets and more.
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Add a Built-In Seat
Design by Studio Merlin; Photo by Richard ChiversIn an effort to merge the kitchen with the living room, Studio Merlin Founder Josh Piddock added a built-in kitchen seat into these rich blue cabinets from Reform.
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Create the Illusion of More Space
Design by Jess Bunge; Photo by Sara TrampMirrors reflect light and trick the eye into perceiving a space is larger than it actually is — plus, they look great while doing it.
See more at Style by Emily Henderson »
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Hang Rattan Pendants
Courtesy of HGTVThe natural tones in rattan pendants add warmth, but the open and airy construction welcome breeziness into any small space.
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Go for Multi-Colored Cabinets
Christopher DibbleLet the primaries — red, yellow and blue — breathe life into your space.
Paint cabinet doors at random, but leave a few au naturel for maximum contrast.
Design of a very small kitchen (80+ real photos)
It's no secret that the most frequently visited place by the hostess is the kitchen. However, not all women are owners of a large kitchen. And so you want this room to be functional, comfortable, and most importantly, cozy.
Designers' advice will come to help in solving this problem, which you can use and turn the proposed ideas into reality.
Contents
Which floor plan to choose
Square kitchen
Corner sets are suitable for square kitchens. In them, you can conveniently distinguish between a working and dining area. With this solution, the refrigerator, sink and stove can be arranged in such a way that they form a working triangle. Everything you need will be within walking distance.
An oval dining table can be placed opposite the set. This table can accommodate a large number of people.
If the design of the kitchen is quite small, for example, 2 * 2 m, then a folding table will do.
Wide window can be used as a dining area.
Rectangular kitchen
Rectangular kitchens are best placed along the walls. Instead of a dining table, it is better to give preference to a bar counter.
To visually expand the room, you can hang a large mirror on the walls or install a mirror kitchen apron.
For this option, it is preferable to choose curtains with a large pattern.
Extra light needs to be considered as the work area needs to be well lit. If the window is small or located on one wall, lighting is indispensable.
Small kitchen doors can be sliding to save space.
Irregular kitchen
These rooms usually have niches, spaces or ledges. The built-in closet fits perfectly into the recesses of the walls. It can accommodate kitchen utensils, household appliances.
A refrigerator or an unusual built-in bar can also take a place in a niche. It is better to make a kitchen set for such a kitchen to order or choose an option in which the doors of the upper cabinets will rise vertically.
Rules for choosing furniture for a small kitchen
- You should be guided, first of all, by the issue of comfort and only then by your own taste preferences. For example, you should not buy a bulky sideboard made of solid wood that you like, which carries a minimum functional load, and at the same time clutters up an already small room.
- To begin with, it is necessary to consider all existing types of planning. A kitchen plan drawn on paper will help a lot with this. One of the options is sure to suit the arrangement of a small kitchen.
- Hanging cabinets, shelves and other pieces of furniture look much better in small spaces. And you should also choose the highest possible racks, literally resting on the ceiling - they will help save space in the room.
- It is recommended to rationally use all free corners by installing headset parts, household appliances and other important elements in them.
When choosing furniture for a small kitchen, one should take into account such parameters as volume and ergonomics. The headset should be as compact as possible externally, but at the same time roomy. You should not choose furniture that resembles a design of huge boxes. It should be quite light and pretty, and occupy all corners, niches and other useless spaces.
The visual perception of the kitchen set also plays a huge role. This means that the color of the furniture that will be installed in a small room is extremely important. Light glossy surfaces will help to visually increase the space.
However, it is not recommended to buy a set that matches the color of the walls exactly. It is also very important to correctly place bright accents that will enliven the room and give it a twist.
Some design tricks can help make your kitchen look bigger. Mirrored surfaces will add depth to the room, exactly the same function is performed by glass doors and shelves, chrome-plated metal handles, and so on. At the same time, it is important to maintain harmony so that the kitchen looks stylish and attractive.
Equally important is the arrangement of furniture in the kitchen. For small spaces, it is recommended to choose a linear or L-shaped layout, abandoning the island, U-shaped and two-line layout. And also for a very small kitchen, built-in furniture is ideal, helping to save space as much as possible.
Choice of household appliances
Every housewife wants to use household appliances that greatly facilitate the process of cooking, these include a food processor, blender, microwave oven, steamer, bread machine, multicooker. And there is also a coffee maker, electric kettle, ice cream maker, toaster. How to place all this in a room that has a very modest size?
Designers advise to use the highest cabinets with deep niches, in which you can easily hide some of these items, taking them out when needed.
You can place an electric kettle and a coffee maker on the work surface, as the most commonly used devices.
Narrow cabinets with rolling doors, located between the lower and upper tiers of the headset, are also perfect for storing household appliances.
Narrow dishwashers and ovens save space in the bottom row. The cabinets themselves must be equipped with appropriate mechanisms that provide quick and free access to the necessary devices.
There is a wide choice of such mechanisms - zapachny, folding, with a rotating carousel, folding and so on. Properly organizing the space of a small kitchen is not as difficult as it seems at first glance.
Color and decor
Here are a few basic recommendations:
- Light, warm shades are suitable for a small room.
- It is important to ensure that sufficient natural and artificial light enters the work area.
- The color of the walls should also be light shades.
- It is better not to use more than two colors in a small kitchen, otherwise staying there may become psychologically uncomfortable.
- "Painted" walls in a small room are also not appropriate.
- The color of the furniture should be in harmony with the walls.
- An excellent solution would be glass or transparent furniture that seems weightless and enlarges the space.
- Light-colored transforming table will complement the interior of a small kitchen.
- Roman blinds or blinds are a good decor element for a small kitchen.
How to save space in a small kitchen
There are many ways to save space in a small kitchen: . The owners of small and cramped kitchens often make planning mistakes that prevent them from using the room as functionally as possible, while not littering it with unnecessary interior items. There is not enough space in the kitchen to store the necessary utensils. To avoid this, you should learn how to effectively use the free vertical space. Small shelves and cabinets can be installed above the stove, refrigerator, or even directly under the ceiling. The work surface is too small. This is done in order to save space, but in fact, such a solution only contributes to more clutter in the kitchen. You can continue the work surface using a folding table top or a bar counter. Elimination of the hood to save space. Unfortunately, a lingering unpleasant smell will completely spoil the impression of even the most elegant kitchen. There is no way to do without a hood in a small room. Designers are advised to choose compact models. If necessary, the hood can be hidden behind the facade of the headset. As you can see, a small kitchen is not a reason to be upset. If you are the owner of a small kitchen, you will be interested to see our photo gallery with 320+ photos of small kitchen examples from professional designers. We will analyze all 7 rules and 4 mistakes on real photo examples of small kitchen design. Hereinafter we will assume that a small kitchen also means not an unlimited budget . All advice will be to maximize the result/price ratio. Upper cabinets in small kitchens should always be built up to the ceiling. Even if you don't get it, you will always find some rarely used items that you can stuff into the upper lockers and forget. Without a gap, the design of a small kitchen looks monolithic and the furniture is not perceived as boxes hung on the wall. There will be no question of masking the ventilation pipe from the hood. Rubbish, dust and grease will not accumulate. It is better to buy a stepladder for a penny and climb up a couple of times a season than to waste both appearance and storage space. You can always either lower the ceiling in the cabinet area, or increase the height of the upper cabinets, or both. Photo examples: By the way, handles on the upper cabinets are not needed: both with hinged opening and with lifting mechanisms, the facades are simply made 1 centimeter longer and open at the bottom. Upper cabinets should look solid. If you do, the handles must be the same and either all horizontal or all vertical. The photo below is an example of a good design for a small kitchen, where just following the tips from this first point would make this design already chic. If your area does not exceed 7 sq. m., see my material about the design of kitchens in Khrushchev. Also read a separate article specifically about the features of choosing a kitchen set for a small kitchen - furniture for a small kitchen is critical. Here we are considering options for 7-12 square meters. m. Naturally, there are exceptions to any rules, and I have an article with beautiful pictures of kitchens where the canons don't care. Everyone is used to the fact that built-in appliances are expensive. And this is true, but not for hoods. A built-in hood costs even less than a regular one: from $35 for a regular built-in hood and from $50 for a telescopic one. It makes sense to take it among the cheapest ones. they are no different from the expensive ones. The advantage of such a hood is the space around the pipe in the cabinet, which does not disappear as in the case of ordinary ones. We have all the tea/coffee/condiments stored there. Compare. Plain: Wasted a lot of space. And built-in: Maximum one primary and one accent. Moreover, the facades should be of a calm color. There is a mandatory set of items for cooking, and in a small area the concentration of these items is very high. And they also have their own colors. The best color combination in terms of price/performance ratio is still white with wood. In general, you need to be careful with bright colors in the design of a small kitchen - the risk of overdoing it is too high. A Scandinavian style kitchen is beautiful with dirty accent colors that are easy to match with natural finishes. Bright colors are acceptable, but you are at risk. If the only function that an object in the interior of a small kitchen has is a beautiful appearance, then this is an extra item. Stylish design is achieved by competent planning, selection of materials, furniture and equipment. A good indicator of an extra item is its constant movement to different places without being used. Remember the photos of real small kitchens that you liked. Was it the accessories? In any case, the small dimensions of the kitchen require a complete rejection of accessories. When looking at photos on the Internet, always imagine them in actual use: with all appliances, utensils, towels, etc. Then it will immediately become clear why it is impossible to overload with accessories and flowers. The same goes for fridge magnets, travel plate collections, etc. There is nothing wrong with this and for a family it can mean more than appearance, but from a design point of view, this is not the place in a small kitchen. The smaller the area, the more difficult it is to clean. Because there is not enough space on the countertop and when cleaning you have to rearrange objects from place to place. You've probably heard the wrong triangle rule about the fridge, sink, and stove. Actually the center of a small kitchen is a free horizontal plane. Because of all 3 points, we first put food and dishes on the table, and only then we perform manipulations. Therefore, the first task is to remove everything from the countertop. What is possible is stuffed into closed places, and for the rest we need roof rails . A must-have item in a small kitchen, but one that limits the design of the backsplash because it will always be perceptibly obscured. We hang special shelves on the rails and store things on them. Here is a perfect example of organization (but not design): We make an apron uniform without drawings and patterns (bright is possible). This is not a hard and fast rule, but classic styles are more expensive to implement and love large areas. In addition, there are many household appliances, and almost all of them have a modern design. To maintain the style of the interior and the technique, you will have to greatly narrow the range of choice and raise the budget. Plus, there is too much non-functional decor in the classics, which just eats up square meters. The only classic design styles that I would consider for a small kitchen are Provence and light neoclassic. Unfortunately, this item can only be solved with money, but it is very important. The area of your apartment also costs money, and in a small kitchen, every sq.m. on account. Therefore, it is logical to overpay for the manufacture of furniture exactly to your size and for the equipment built into it. A particular pain is the built-in microwave, which unreasonably costs 3+ times as much as a stand-alone one and starts at $200. There are no objective reasons for such a price, and it looks like a cartel of all manufacturers. But it really looks much better than freestanding and saves the most scarce horizontal areas in a small kitchen, so with tears in your eyes it is still worth forking out. Or take the risk of making the furniture exactly the size of the usual one. Many people lay a niche for a built-in microwave and put a regular microwave in it, but with the ability to switch to a built-in at any time. Not following any rule from the 1st part is a mistake, but we will not repeat it. The following rules are relevant specifically for small kitchens, in others they may not be errors. Same planning error. Before repair, imagine beautiful drawers with glass inserts and lighting, from where beautiful neatly arranged dishes will be viewed. Only after the repair, a small kitchen will bring you a little reality. In medium and larger kitchens, glass inserts are still acceptable, but in small ones there will be too much overload with details. Without upper cabinets, practicality also suffers in addition to appearance. Kitchens without hanging cabinets look cool only on a very large area, otherwise it looks like there is not enough money for the upper ones yet. Well, it does not pull on the design idea. Open shelves are also not an option here, believe me, Designwiki.ru will not advise garbage. Functionally, upper cabinets are a must: an extractor hood and a drain from it, a dish dryer (it is inconvenient to take it from below). And in general, taking from above is more convenient than constantly bending. If the kitchen has a corner and a short side, hang the cabinets on the long side. The floor must be the same. Either laminate everywhere, or tiles everywhere, no joints and thresholds. I analyzed in detail in the material which floor to choose for the kitchen. Don't be smart. Upper cabinets should preferably be uniform and monolithic. Compare and keep it simple: furniture is the main thing in the design of a small kitchen. If you have a kitchen with a balcony, you can add it. This can be done simply by removing the window block. In place of the former window sill, we install a countertop and get a table or bar counter. The balcony will need to be insulated. If you need more working area, but the size of the room does not allow and there is no balcony, then you can make a countertop window sill. At the bottom of the boxes will not be added, because. there will be a battery, but more space on the table. If you decide to move the sink to the window, take into account the nuance with the trash can. Usually it stands under the sink, but if the sink is near the window, then the battery will also be there, which means that the garbage will quickly deteriorate and smell. Find another place for the bucket. Be smart with your layout. There is no need to complicate the design in a small kitchen, but the most insane layout options should be considered. Sometimes very interesting options for arranging furniture can turn out. The idea: custom kitchen sellers offer free plan creation - use it, no need to order. A two-burner cooktop is enough for almost everyone. If the shape of the room is closer to a square, then our option is corner kitchens. Otherwise, there will be too much free unused floor, and in a small area we cannot allow this. In general, corner furniture is the standard. There are very good reasons to refuse it. The layout of the corner kitchen should always start with the refrigerator. it is the only one that occupies all 3 levels (lower cabinets, apron area, upper cabinets). The junction of the countertop and the non-built-in refrigerator cannot be fixed and moisture will get into the end of the countertop. It must be laminated as open. With the corner version, we will have 1 corner for the L-shaped or 2 for the U-shaped. Using the corner lower cabinets is extremely inconvenient. You can put up with and store rarely used things there. And you can use special fittings for corner cabinets, but it costs simply unrealistic money. Washing can be done on the corner. From the point of view of design, it does not look very stylish, but the practicality is maximum - an uncomfortable corner will be occupied by communications and filters, access to which is rarely needed.
Mistakes that are often made when arranging a small kitchen
How to equip a small kitchen? You can understand this issue using the example of the most common mistakes. 
With a competent and rational approach to the design of this room, you can get a comfortable and functional kitchen as a result. Small kitchens (real photos)
7 ideas, 4 mistakes and 93 photos (real)
Floor joint 7 Design Ideas for a Small Kitchen
1. Small kitchen up to the ceiling
But here we are talking about small kitchens where there is no time for experiments. 2. Built-in hood
3. No more than two colors
4. No accessories
5. Unload the table top as much as possible
6. Modern interior of a small kitchen
7. Custom-made furniture and built-in appliances
But keep in mind that for built-in ventilation through the front facade, and for ordinary ones through the back panel, it can overheat. 4 Mistakes in the interior of a small kitchen
1. Transparent boxes
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No upper cabinets
3. Floor joint
4. Lots of design in a small area
The most harmful thought that can come during a repair is that it turns out too simple and needs to be complicated. No need. There are extra sq.m. - there is a design, but in kitchens up to 10 meters it is necessary to do as simply as possible .
How to furnish a small kitchen
Small corner kitchens
