A successful small kitchen needs an efficient layout, smart cabinetry, and plentiful storage.
See how it’s done by touring these savvy compact kitchens packed with impressive features.
The high-contrast color combination adds drama and helps the room feel fresh and modern.
Precise Pullouts
Narrow pullouts across from the island keep oils and vinegars within reach of the cook.
The pullouts' different shape breaks up the cabinetry and echoes the home’s original style.
Taking Craftsman-style cabinets all the way to the ceiling increases storage without making the kitchen feel closed in.
The sleek stainless-steel range hood has a distinctly modern quality that matches perfectly with the island stools.
Beautiful Banquette
A new custom-built banquette adds convenient seating within the kitchen.
With classic wood paneling and molding, the bump-out looks as though it is straight from the ’20s.
The color combination of white and gray leaves the space feeling elegant and timeless.
Nook for Necessities
A storage-packed nook houses an oven, microwave, and customized cubbies.
A small countertop with a coffee bar is the perfect place begin each day.
Creative Custom Cabinetry
A broom closet and fold-down ironing board are hidden assets that make this kitchen unique.
By incorporating storage space into existing cabinetry, a small kitchen can feel larger and ultra efficient.
With chairs on both sides of the peninsula, the bar is a full-fledged dining space.
Clever Cabinet Doors
Frosted-glass cabinets conceal contents while helping the kitchen feel bigger.
Without any knobs or pulls, cabinetry looks sleek, modern, and uncluttered.
Cabinet Combination
Mixing cabinetry makes this kitchen feel modern and unique.
When combining different types of cabinetry in the same room, keep lower cabinets darker and upper cabinets light.
This pullout cabinet is a custom add-on, but it makes an awkward cabinet usable.
This kitchen shows how forgotten spaces can be used to instantly increase storage in any kitchen.
To the Ceiling
Above the sink, one shelf serves as a display space for china.
Small glass-front cabinets provide storage without taking up much visual room.
Corner Cabinet
Installing corner cabinets provides additional storage without impeding on walkway space.
Instant Organization
Insert risers and organizers in drawers and cabinets to pack lots of ingredients in a small kitchen.
Here, simple wooden inserts allow for multiple spice jars to remain organized and always on hand.
The old cabinets and countertops were removed and recycled, given to the neighbors for their own remodel.
The kitchen stayed within its original footprint, but a skylight was installed to bring in more natural light.
Open Shelving
A basic solid side cabinet would have closed off thekitchento the adjacentdining room.
A section of airy shelves provides an open transition between the spaces and serves asstoragefor pretty serving dishes.
The room feels unconfined by its 11x11-foot footprint.
Although small in square footage, several smart design strategies open up the area for a statement-making space.
The grooved design adds texture to a flat, white surface.
Wide whitecrown moldingbetween the cabinets and ceiling tops the room with a final detail.
The simple design stays in step with the room’s airiness.
Accessories and extras, such as a copper light fixture and potted plants, introduce color.
