Small kitchenette ideas for basement
10 Creative Basement Kitchenette Ideas
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Updated on 09/23/22
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Whether you're remodeling a basement rental apartment or guest suite, or a game room for the whole family, having a basement kitchenette can provide a place to cook, store wine and snacks, and help create a sense of home. Space constraints and a lack of natural light can make designing a basement kitchenette challenging. But just because a kitchenette is relegated to the basement doesn't mean it should be an afterthought. Here are some clever ideas for creating a chic, functional basement kitchenette that doesn't skimp on style.
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A Feature Wall and Hidden Storage
Mike Chajecki / Pizzale Design Inc.
For this stylish renovated home basement in Mississauga, Ontario, designers at Pizzale Design Inc. created a kitchenette built into an exposed brick feature wall that includes hidden storage. "A second kitchen was created to accommodate the mother’s love for cooking with more fridge storage," the designers say. A spacious island with a place to drink or dine defines the kitchenette from a nearby sitting area outfitted with a comfy sectional in bold coral upholstery.
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Dark Wood Peninsula
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This modern basement apartment conversion has shiny white walls, polished pale gray concrete floors, and layered lighting. A dark wood kitchenette and peninsula tucked into the back end of the room defines and grounds the space. Contemporary glass-front upper cabinetry keeps it feeling airy. The peninsula houses a sink facing the room, and a gilded mirror leaning on the countertop adds a hint of vintage charm.
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British Style
deVOL Kitchens
Not all basement kitchenettes are created equal. In the UK, townhouses often feature a basement kitchen that opens up onto a terrace or back garden. The Classic English Kitchen range by UK kitchen masters deVOL looks just as great underground as above ground, in classic black and white. Exposed beams, black piping, painted white brick, and a red Anglepoise task light give a polished industrial feel, while an open shelf decorated with a plant and an oil painting adds a homey touch.
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Fun and Functional
Meghan Beierle-O’Brien / Rebecca Foster Design
"This Manhattan Beach, CA basement kitchen was designed to be fun but functional," says interior designer Rebecca Foster. "The kids can get snacks but also wash dishes in the dishwasher, and it is a combo oven so meals can be cooked, not just microwaved. It is the perfect spot for after beach snacks or dinner and a movie." Stainless steel appliances, gray wood-toned cabinetry, and crisp white painted walls and ceilings give the space a crisp, modern look and multi-colored glass storage jars displayed on open shelving create a focal point.
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Traditional Shaker
deVOL Kitchens
This gorgeous little basement kitchenette from the UK's deVOL Kitchens is part of their Real Shaker Kitchen range. Here, Shaker-style cabinets painted in a serene pale blue-green, a farmhouse-style sink, and floating shelves in a darker shade of teal are tucked into an alcove in the room. Wide plank hardwood flooring elevates the space.
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Clever Lighting
deVOL Kitchens
One of the biggest challenges when outfitting a basement kitchenette is ensuring adequate lighting. If your basement space doesn't have windows or natural light of any kind, installing recessed lighting into the ceiling is a clever solution. While the obvious solution might be to opt for can lights, in this contemporary London basement kitchenette designed by Sebastian Cox for deVOL, glass block-style built-in LED panels diffuse warm light from overhead that gives the illusion of natural light and is strong enough to illuminate the functional space.
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Brick Wall
New Perspective Design
This basement kitchenette, complete with a wine fridge from New Perspective Design, is incorporated into a faux brick feature wall, allowing it to blend into the background and keep the focus on a comfortable seating and TV watching area perfect for family movie nights and big games with friends.
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Contemporary Style
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This basement apartment features a kitchenette that occupies one wall. A minimal modern palette of white, gray, and stainless steel and a ceiling panels that include recessed lighting helps define the kitchenette while allowing it to blend into the contemporary space finished with laminate flooring and decorated with a white upholstered convertible sofa, white Eames Eiffel-style chairs, and a glass kitchen table and coffee and side tables to create a sense of lightness to the underground space. Two dark-framed mirrors hung like windows help reflect light from a small window across the room.
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Glass-Front Cabinetry
New Perspective Design
In this basement pool room, a basement kitchenette provides temperature-controlled storage for adult beverages, a mini-fridge, and plenty of built-in storage for snacks. Glass-front, interior-lit upper cabinetry mimics a pair of windows on either side of the kitchenette, and recessed can lighting brightens up the basement space even more.
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Cellar Bar
deVOL Kitchens
While it's not technically a kitchenette, this cellar bar and wine storage corner made up of elements from the Real Shaker Kitchen by deVOL Kitchens is a great alternative for those who love to drink and don't need to cook, preferring to use their basement square footage for an impressive collection of bottles and a dedicated prep area for cocktails.
38+ Best Basement Kitchen And Kitchenette Ideas On A Budget
If you are a frequent host in small soirees with friends and weekend get-together with family and relatives, you will need more than one kitchen. Fortunately, if you have an unused basement, you can transform it anytime into a basement kitchen or a wet bar/kitchenette.
You can pack it up with all the features of a standard kitchen and portion it with additional spaces like a mini bar or a coffee station.
If you are thinking of building one for your basement, this post features a list of all the best basement kitchen and kitchenette ideas that you might consider for your basement project.
In this article:
- Small basement kitchen ideas
- 1. Neutral flair
- Basement kitchen bar ideas
- 2. Pub style
- Finished basement kitchen ideas
- 3. Accent color splash
- 4. Communal space
- Basement kitchenette bar ideas
- 5. Warm, polished glow
- 6. Clean, cottage style
- Unfinished basement kitchen ideas
- 7. Industrial style basement kitchen
- 8. Farm style look
- Basement kitchen flooring ideas
- 9. Modern black and white ceramic tile
- 10. Hardwood flooring
- Basement kitchen remodel ideas
- 11. Pots on the side
- 12. Mother of pearl tile
- Basement kitchen ideas with window
- 13. Draped basement kitchen window
- 14. Open shelves by the window
- Finished basement kitchen ideas with an island
- 15. All in one kitchen island
- 16. Polished hardwood and granite
- Modern basement kitchen ideas
- 17. Complete modern basement kitchen
- 18. Upscale furnishing
- Basement kitchen finishing ideas
- 19. Leveled kitchen corner
- 20. Well-distributed glow
- Rustic basement kitchen ideas
- 21. Tan and beige play
- 22. Gray and white arrangement
- Basement kitchen ideas for low ceiling
- 23. White and steel gray arrangement
- 24. Break the monotony
- Basement kitchen ideas with window above sink
- 25. Greenhouse style kitchen window
- 26. Kitchen window for a tiny basement kitchen
- L-shaped basement kitchen ideas
- 27. Tiny L-shaped basement kitchen
- 28. Enclosed L-shape
- Victorian basement kitchen ideas
- 29. Minty Victorian basement kitchen
- 30. Angled U-shape Victorian basement kitchen
- Cheap basement kitchen ideas
- 31. Raw basement walls
- 32. Dining table and counter arrangement
- Basement kitchenette with dishwasher
- 33. Corner kitchenette
- 34. Hidden in the counter
- Basement kitchenette without bar ideas
- 35. Sophisticated kitchenette without bar
- 36. Classic style kitchenette without bar
- Basement kitchenette with refrigerator
- 37. Large refrigerator
- 38. Old school kitchenette
- FAQs
- How much does it cost to install a kitchen in a basement?
- How to plan out a small kitchen in basement
- How to plumb a basement kitchen
- How to build a kitchenette in the basement
- Why put a kitchen in the basement?
- Can a basement kitchenette work without a sink?
- Conclusion
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Neutral flairEven a compact basement can have all the kitchen essentials if you use the right color combination that will shed out an illusion of space. For instance, this small basement contains everything from a full-size gas range, refrigerator, minimalist countertop, sink, small kitchen gadgets, and storage.
In the middle of it is a dining table set. Everything looks cohesive and loaded all thanks to the white, black, and charcoal gray color of this small basement kitchen.
Related: 7 Refrigerator Brands To Avoid
Basement kitchen bar ideas2.
Pub styleIf you have a medium-size or large basement, one of the kitchen bar ideas that you can install in your basement is a pub-style one. For this, you should emphasize the bar elements more.
This includes a long countertop, stools, pendant lights, and hanging glass cabinets with wood trims. You can seamlessly incorporate the mini ovens and the small fridge in the floor cabinets.
See more basement bar ideas
Finished basement kitchen ideas3.
Accent color splashThere are a lot of things that you can do with a finished basement kitchen so mix and match and make the most out of it.
For instance, you can go with the traditional wood storage, but you can upscale it by adding granite or marble countertops on it or mosaic glass accent to your hanging cabinets.
You can also go for ambient lighting instead of the traditional canned lights. As for the walls, it can be a combination of ceramic tiles and blocks. Add a splash of bright colors on the painted portions of the wall and use laminated wood for more glow on the floor.
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Communal spaceA finished basement kitchen can serve as an attractive, cozy, and legitimate space for entertaining visitors. For this, go for the pristine and classy look of an all-white basement kitchen.
Put in the usual kitchen accent pieces and make an organized look. Install a natural stone wall on one side and enhance with accent lights. Position the sofa and lounging chairs and set up a small dining table on the side.
Basement kitchenette bar ideas5.
Warm, polished glowFor an all-in-one corner featuring a kitchenette bar in the basement, go for a sealed wood and block accent wall. It is an enticing, cozy nook to entertain guests with its polished look.
The shelving and cabinetry give this idea an upscale effect and the built-in oven and mini-fridge along with the glassware are enough kitchen pieces that complement this look.
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Clean, cottage styleFor a pool of unlimited drinks and a display of delicate glassware, you can try this clean cottage style kitchenette bar. It features white symmetries plus the classic touch of glass hanging cabinets where the soup bowls and teacups are on display.
The built-in mini-fridge in the middle with the warm mocha color is its most upscale feature. This classic look will never go out of style.
Unfinished basement kitchen ideas7.
Industrial style basement kitchenThe best fit for unfinished basements would be an industrial look. In this design, the exposed beams are painted with asphalt gray color and are complemented by a lighter gray wall.
The aesthetics of this design lie in its well-chosen lighting, angled steel and wood counter, upscale stools, and a dining set. The oven and fridge can be tuck in between the floor cabinets, beneath the wine display.
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Farm style lookFor craftsman or barn style homes, a farm style kitchen is easy to set up in your basement.
Capitalize on your exposed beams and use basic fluorescent lights for a warm glow.
Setup a traditional floor to ceiling cabinet for the glass and kitchen ware, a countertop with a sink, and the stove on one side along with more storage.
See more unfinished basement ideas and designs
Basement kitchen flooring ideas9.
Modern black and white ceramic tileFor major style points for the basement kitchen, go for ceramic tiles with a modern accent. This idea made use of black and white ceramic tiles to add layers and angles to a compact basement kitchen. The tested and proven illuminating effect of white walls is also a fine touch.
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Hardwood flooringNothing beats the polish and upscale look of hardwood flooring on basement kitchens. While it has limitations due to moisture, contemporary interior design is now using polyurethane hardwood finishing along with strong sealants to keep it durable despite the moisture in the basement.
With its natural, warm glow, hardwood flooring for the basement kitchen makes it classic looking every day.
Related: 16+ Different Types Of Flooring With Pictures (Kitchen, Bathroom, Living Room,…)
Basement kitchen remodel ideas11.
Pots on the sideThere are more to basement kitchens than elaborate shelving and cabinetry. You can try something else to save space like setting up hanging rods or wall clips on one side where the pots could be hanged after they are dried from the washer. This way, you are not overcrowding the pot shelves.
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Mother of pearl tileThis idea is another proof that you only need a corner kitchen for a standout basement kitchen. Make it neat and polished with an all-white ensemble. A backsplash of a mother of pearl tile is a good touch to add to the kitchen’s natural light.
Putting in unique decorations and being minimalistic in terms of the oven and fridge are also good accents to this classic remodeling plan.
Related: 40+ Best Kitchen Backsplash Ideas and Designs For White Cabinets (Photos)
Basement kitchen ideas with window13.
Draped basement kitchen windowBasement windows are needed for natural light to seep in especially during the day. But it does not mean that you should not be creative about it. This basement window is draped with café style window covering.
It has an extended bottom trim which serves as a display counter for vases and small decors. It is also strategically placed facing the sink.
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Open shelves by the windowThis is a unique touch to basement windows because it is not usual to use the window trims as frames for open shelves.
Transparent glass doors with steel or wood trims are perfect for this.
You won’t need to open and close the window every now and then and you are also secured because the open shelves can serve as grills to prevent break-ins.
Finished basement kitchen ideas with an island15.
All in one kitchen islandKitchen islands should be multifunctional at best. For a finished basement, you might want to consider an all-in-one kitchen island that can be surrounded by dining chairs, a sink on one end and a countertop where everything can be placed after cooking or when pouring drinks.
This one is a rustic, finished basement featuring an all-in-one kitchen island.
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Polished hardwood and graniteThe vibe of polished hardwood combined with the glossy, upscale touch of granite styled in a contemporary tone is a sight to behold for an island kitchen.
This idea incorporates a two-way kitchen island. On one side, it is a useful countertop and on the other side, it can be used as a dining counter where the stools can be lined in.
Related: 25+ Beautiful Kitchen Countertop Ideas
Modern basement kitchen ideas17.
Complete modern basement kitchenIf you have a large basement to work on, you can go all in and make it a complete basement kitchen with a modern vibe. This design features a full island countertop with a sink in the middle, a two-door fridge, and a four-seater dining table.
It also has floor cabinets with a built-in oven and hanging cabinets illuminated by accent lights. The cherry on top would be its glass doors, modern pendant lights and the effect of the can lights.
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Upscale furnishingFor a contemporary industrial look, you can go for the mild colors of white and mint green and steel furnishings. This idea gives fine touch to large basement rooms since space is maximized well.
Aside from the multifunctional island countertop, with sink, cabinets, and side storage for recipe books, it also features two large ovens complete with exhaust, cabinets, coffee maker, and a side desk for a corner basement office.
Basement kitchen finishing ideas19.
Leveled kitchen cornerA basement kitchen must not necessarily take over the entire basement. A good remodeling plan for your kitchen basement is to set it up in one compact corner where everything can be accessible. You can level the cabinets for added depth and to make it look more standout.
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Well-distributed glowThe cherry on top for any finishing job is installing the right type of lighting. For instance, this large basement is a transitional room for an extended lounging area/living room and kitchen.
The division is emphasized by a long walkway in the middle. The lounge is illuminated by recessed lights and lamps only. More glow is given to the kitchen area thanks to the pendant lights and accent lights beneath the cabinets.
Rustic basement kitchen ideas21.
Tan and beige playThis color combination is everything rustic. The tan takes on the cabinets and shelves which encloses the basement kitchen is a fresh take on rustic designs given its reliance on sealed and polished wood.
The contrast of beige paint along with illumination of accent lights and track lights as well as the light-colored laminated wood flooring add to the cohesive and clean look of this rustic basement kitchen.
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Gray and white arrangementAnother rustic color combination is the use of gray and white colors for your basement kitchen.
The light gray color of the storage and the rusty color of the sink contrasted on a splash of white walls and white lines of the flooring recreate a traditional kitchen of a southern colonial home. This idea is perfect for small basement kitchens who want to go for a rustic look.
Related:
- 20 Rustic DIY Kitchen Island Ideas and Designs
- 32+ Best Rustic Kitchen Cabinet Ideas and Designs
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White and steel gray arrangementTo give an illusion of height and depth, go for classic neutrals like white and steel gray. Used recessed can lights for lighting for more focused illumination, taking advantage of the low-ceiling basement kitchen. This is what you can do.
Related: 35+ Modern and Cheap DIY Kitchen Ceiling Ideas and Designs
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Break the monotonyEnclosing a basement kitchenette with wood accents on a low-ceiling basement makes a standout nook. Using ambient pendant lights is a fine choice to give an illusion of height. Keeping everything in vertical symmetry is also helpful in creating a clean, accented look like this one.
Related: These Basement Ceiling Ideas Are Perfect for Your Home
Basement kitchen ideas with window above sink25.
Greenhouse style kitchen windowAside from providing daytime illumination, having a window above the sink is one of the most traditional kitchen styles out there. This one features an extended glass window, slightly protruded out for more space. Use that space for indoor plants that will help in purifying the air in your basement like this one.
Other than that maybe consider some inexpensive HEPA air filter that uses activated carbon formulated with magnesium dioxide, perfect to keep your kitchen smelling air clean and fresh.
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Kitchen window for a tiny basement kitchenIf you have a compact, U-shaped basement kitchen, let the focal point be a corner window which illuminates the entire corner kitchen sufficiently. Position the window above the sink and set everything up the way you want them to.
L-shaped basement kitchen ideas27.
Tiny L-shaped basement kitchenThis one was designed strategically to have a continuous, L-shaped marble counter featuring a sink in the middle. The storage follows the L-shaped line, with no spaces and gaps. The mini fridge and oven are incorporated in the storage.
The hanging cabinets also follow an L-shape, adorned with glass accents. The half-wall block is also a fine touch.
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Enclosed L-shapeThis idea features an L-shape counter enclosed in a tall, standard fridge, continuing to a line of hanging cabinets. You can also put a curved cabinet above the sink to make up for the window that should be there. The hanging cabinets should follow the L-shape of the counter just like this one.
Victorian basement kitchen ideas29.
Minty Victorian basement kitchenFor an outlandish, manor style basement kitchen, you can try a mint green flair to your Victorian basement kitchen. This one features the glass covers of the hanging cabinets, wood shelves above the sink, a mint green island with black countertop, and a rod above the island countertop for hanging the pots.
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Angled U-shape Victorian basement kitchenVictorian style interiors are unique for their ornate designs. This U-shaped kitchen features customized, carved cabinets and shelves. It also has a delicate looking stretch of windows by the sink.
It is completed with modern style ovens and fridge, but everything looks so dainty fit for a Victorian style even if it is slightly angled.
Cheap basement kitchen ideas31.
Raw basement wallsThe principle in cheap basement kitchens is to work on what you have. If you have raw basement walls and original basement flooring and ceiling to work with, you can upscale it by installing three to five door cabinets and minimal shelves.
You can even use your old box-type refrigerator and just go for a basic steel sink.
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Dining table and counter arrangementYou do not need elaborate accent pieces just to say that you have a basement kitchen. Sometimes, all you need to complete your basement kitchen project is a dining table set, and a multifunctional counter with side storages for the pots and utensils and an interior shelf where you can tuck in the gas range and mini-fridge.
Basement kitchenette with dishwasher33.
Corner kitchenetteThis idea offers an ergonomic design for a corner kitchenette. Instead of going for the standard size gas range, it only features a small convection oven incorporated in the hanging cabinets above the sink and made room for a dishwasher and a mini fridge along the floor cabinets.
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Hidden in the counterFor a more upscale look, you can install the dishwasher in the storage inside the counter. With this, you are conserving time and space since the fridge, oven and dishwasher are within one line.
Basement kitchenette without bar ideas35.
Sophisticated kitchenette without barTo achieve a sophisticated look for a kitchenette in the basement without the wines, liquor displays and glassware, you can go for a polished industrial look.
All you need to have is a tall refrigerator, sink, a convection oven in the hanging cabinets, ambient pendant lights and canned lights and a counter that can also be used for dining.
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Classic style kitchenette without barBuilding on white, beige, and tan combinations, this classic style kitchenette is packed with storage for cooking pots and kitchen utensils. The liquor cabinet usually with glass cover is replaced by traditional cabinetry infusing an oven and refrigerator.
Basement kitchenette with refrigerator37.
Large refrigeratorThis corner kitchenette made the refrigerator its focal point by choosing a large, two-door fridge to occupy one whole wall corner. On the other side would be a minimalist arrangement of a small counter with convection stove, shelves, and floor cabinets with a dishwasher in between.
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Old school kitchenetteThis simple corner kitchenette in an unfinished basement features an all-in-one kitchen cart containing one floor drawer, a shelf for the oven, a middle cabinet for the sink’s vent and an open shelf for a mini fridge. It is made more cohesive by its granite countertop and additional wood shelf above the kitchenette.
FAQsAside from the basement kitchen/kitchenette ideas that we have featured here, it is also important for you to have a heads-up on how to plan and what to prepare in building one. As such, here are FAQs about basement kitchens that you should know about.
How much does it cost to install a kitchen in a basement?Of course, this would still depend on the basement size and the amenities that you will set up in your basement wet bar/kitchenette or kitchen. But on an average, a small size basement kitchen costs at a range of $1200-5000.
For a loaded basement kitchen, expect to spend $10000-25000. These cost estimates exclude labor costs so that is another thing to consider.
How to plan out a small kitchen in basementThere are many ways to set up a small kitchen in your basement. Since space is a primary concern, you must employ ergonomic techniques for your small basement kitchen to still be loaded with cool kitchen features and at the best of your comfort. Here are some tips to keep in mind when planning out a basement kitchen.
- Plan for an eat-in kitchen: Set up a cohesive kitchen space where the counter can be used as a dining table.
- Maximize corner spaces: They can be useful places for the sink, the mini ovens or for storage.
- Think like a minimalist: Your shelves and cabinets can be small looking but within it can be countless of storage areas for various kitchenware and appliances.
- Consider a small dining area: The dining area need not be very grand. Sometimes, a rattan dining table and chairs set could be enough. Maybe you can also put in steel tables and chairs or a pullout table and just grab a nearby stool.
- Invest in small appliances: For small basement kitchens, opt for smaller appliances like convection ovens, toaster, countertop stove or small gas range, and a mini fridge to top it all off.
- Multifunctional countertops: Make the most out of your countertops instead of its conservative use. Think outside the box like maybe you can put a sink in the middle of your countertop, right?
- Lighting: It is the lighting type that you install in the basement kitchen that will set the ambience of the place. Make sure that you diversify your lighting in the kitchen to create a warm and cozy place that everybody will enjoy.
- Color splash: The neutrals are always a fine choice for a color palette, but it is better to mix and match for some kitchen color splash. You can turn your basement kitchen into a diner style, retro walls, or rustic kitchen. It just depends on what colors you plan to use.
- Flooring: The best flooring for the kitchen is wood and tiles. Given the dampness of the basement, you might want to consider engineered wood or add a dehumidifier to balance the moisture.
- Refrain from incorporating significant alterations: Make use of the space that you have. Be it a finished basement or not, all you have to do is scrap the damaged parts of the basement and change it and toy on what idea works best for your basement kitchen.
Chances are, you would need plumbers to assess and do what needs to be done in your basement kitchen but for reference, here are the steps in plumbing your basement kitchen.
- Locate the main drain and the measure if it is on the right angle and slope.
- Make the floor plan. Mark the space where the sink will be placed.
- After which tent the floor using a sledgehammer and then break one portion that will serve as the main drain.
- Install the main drain and connect it with a T-fitting. Build the drain system after.
- Patch the floor and test the sink if it works without water leaking in the pipes.
For visuals on how this can be done, here is a clip from Backyard DIY.
How to build a kitchenette in the basementIf you are planning on setting a kitchenette on your own in your basement, there are four steps that you should master to build one. Here are the things that you should master.
- Making the plans and preparations: Sketch your design plan for your kitchenette. Before starting anything, make an estimate of the costs of the materials that you will use, the accent pieces and furniture to be installed and the tools that will be needed in setting up the basement kitchen.
- Measure the space: Assess the space that you have because you will need this in picking up the right appliances and pieces in your basement kitchen. In this phase, you will also need to measure the spaces as to where to install the countertops, sinks, cabinets and shelves.
- Structural essentials: Work on the ceiling, walls, and floorings. Start sculpting the cabinets and shelves as well as the racks that will be installed in the basement kitchen.
- Installment: After working on all the structural essentials, install the shelves and cabinets. After the storage, install the countertop. The last part will be positioning the appliances in place.
For a complete visual of building a basement kitchenette, here is a video tutorial from Minimalist Vegan Lifestyle. For making and installing the cabinets and shelves, here is a clip from Life of Bliss.
Why put a kitchen in the basement?There are a lot of benefits that come with a basement kitchen. For one, it is a useful place to entertain friends especially on small and intimate occasions. Everything is accessible from cooking, to preparing drinks and of course, in gathering around the dining table. It is also easier to clean up after.
Other than this, putting a basement kitchen can also elevate the real estate value of the home. This is also a good choice if you would extend your basement into a full apartment for rent in the future.
Can a basement kitchenette work without a sink?It will work but it is not that practical. Even if you have installed a dishwasher, you will still need water in cleaning the food that you will cook and in washing your hands. More than this, a sink is required if you intend to transform your basement into a rental space soon.
ConclusionHaving a basement kitchen or kitchenette is another practical way to make the basement a useful space for the homeowner. It is practical in hosting intimate events, for a serene cooking space when you feel like distressing and a cozy area where you could have coffee and day drink during your free time.
Notwithstanding the cost and the things that should be considered when building one, a basement kitchen or kitchenette is a good investment.
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. How to equip a small kitchen? You can understand this issue using the example of the most common mistakes. 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 tabletop 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. With a competent and rational approach to the design of this room, you can get a comfortable and functional kitchen as a result. 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. Decent kitchen design option in the basement The site interiors of rooms would like to introduce its guests to the magnificent design of the kitchen by designers Andre and Anna Freeman, the image of which is modern and not only due to the presence high-tech equipment, but due to the courage and originality of artistic solutions and creative approach. It is worth noting that such a combined kitchen-dining room is located in the basement, which initially required additional work to deepen it in order to achieve the required ceiling height, allowing you to install all the necessary kitchen elements. The final result impresses with the depth of its content and perfection of the formed lines. There is nothing superfluous here, which is quite rare for objects of this kind. The color scheme of the room, saturated, preferably with gray and dark colors, as well as the brilliance of metallic elements, dictates a special mood in which elements of rigor and seriousness are read, which is typical for a design with a clear stylistic modern direction. An extractor hood that perfectly combines both practical and aesthetic functions An extractor hood, presented among the elements of kitchen equipment in this room, would be the pride of any housewife. By the way, the owner of this miracle device is also unable to hide her enthusiastic emotions. In addition to the excellent execution of its direct functional purpose, such a product plays the role of a kind of technical decoration. It is worth noting that in this case, all household appliances for the kitchen are the basis of such a unique design solution. The perfection of shapes and lines of all kitchen elements A kind of kitchen island, which together form some of the elements of the kitchen, is compact and can be easily moved around its entire perimeter. Such a practical approach, of course, has a positive impact on the result of the cooking process of various dishes, including their taste, because in such conditions you just want to cook and put your soul into these actions. A variant of a competent combination of objects and color design of the kitchen in the basement The visual perception of such a room is characterized by the presence of extremely positive factors. The stylish kitchen set is made so flawlessly that you can’t find flaws in it, even if you really want to. The reason for such a stunning result is a competent approach to details, taking into account the characteristics of this basement and using all its design possibilities. Lack of piling up, as well as an overabundance of various elements, both appliances and furniture, is another secret of a successful design solution. The issue of lighting is also solved in an optimal technical manner. In the absence of bulky light sources, the abundance of light in this case is provided by more modern and miniature counterparts, which is the best option for a basement. The designer chairs chosen for this kitchen composition combine styles from both modern and earlier stylistic trends, acting as a bridge between the past and the present. In the conditions of the created interior, this version of furniture looks very dignified and harmonious. A large dining table, done in a somewhat underground manner, continues the process of mixing styles and times, which also looks quite natural and interesting. This piece of furniture once again demonstrates how high-quality results can be achieved with minimal effort. Take a closer look at its details, and you will see an ordinary wooden table top, treated with varnish and a support welded from ordinary metal parts. The original lamps reflect the natural light coming from the street in a rather interesting way, creating a real doomsday. They look great in the context of the color scheme offered by the brickwork located in the dining table area. A large glass door floods the room with sunlight, making dining at the table pleasant and relaxed, as well as adding additional color to an existing look. Gray flooring successfully contrasts with the texture of the brick wall, saturating the image with additional shades and softening some of the severity of existing lines and shapes. 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