Hello and welcome to the Décor Outline photo gallery of kitchen ideas for small spaces. Below you will find a summary of the benefits, main options, and some design ideas we handpicked for you along with beautiful photos. Enjoy!
What are the benefits of having a small kitchen?
- Brings family together – smaller space promotes deeper or a more casual interaction with your family
- Efficient cooking – everything you need can be just an arm’s length away, reducing foot traffic which helps in faster and easier food preparation
- No wasted space – every nook and cranny can be used for storing kitchen items; even cabinet doors can be used to maximize precious space
What are the main options for kitchens with small spaces?
- Layout: U-shaped, L-shaped, galley, one-wall
- Countertop Idea: wall-mounted breakfast bar, peninsula doubling as breakfast bar, narrow kitchen island, two-tiered island
- Cabinet Design: ceiling-mounted, glass panels, transom cabinets, floating
- Extra Storage: shelves (open, floating), tiered utility cart, window sill, hanging pot rack, range hood mantel, slim glass spice cabinet
What follows are beautiful photos of kitchens with small spaces, along with design ideas we thought may be of interest to you. Enjoy and happy home decorating!
1. Boards on the Wall
Points of Interest ● white subway tile backsplash ● double-purpose beadboard paneled small breakfast bar ● wood cutting boards hanging on white wall ● three two-bottle wine racks above upper cabinet ● chevron lampshade pendant lights
2. Busy Backsplash
Points of Interest ● patterned tile backsplash ● cream open shelves with gray corbels ● textured glass faced upper cabinets with glass shelves ● polished nickel lantern on wood column ● distressed beadboard panels on peninsula base
3. Window Sill Bench
Points of Interest ● wall-mounted breakfast bar ● handleless flat panel upper cabinets ● wide casement window sill doubling as bench ● amber glass bottles on transom window sill ● black and white luxury vinyl flooring
4. Under the Stairs
Points of Interest ● U-shaped kitchen under staircase with light sage cabinetry ● vertically installed adjustable spotlight bar on subway tile backsplash ● contrasting white granite countertops with black farmhouse sink
5. Utility Cart
Points of Interest ● U-shaped butcher block countertop with drop-in sink ● charcoal gray base cabinets with built-in small open shelves ● glass faced upper cabinets ● convenient black kitchen utility cart with food items
6. Tile Mural
Points of Interest ● galley kitchen with stone blue cabinets ● illuminated upper cabinets with custom glass panels ● decorative plates on range hood mantel ● planter marble tile mural backsplash ● see-through wall
7. Butcher Blocks
Points of Interest ● butcher block countertops and shelves ● black base cabinets with long steel handles ● stainless steel stove backsplash ● stacked books on center shelf ● framed textual art ● blue exterior walls framing the small kitchen
8. Barn Door
Points of Interest ● L-shaped white quartzite countertop with sidesplash ● stamped stainless steel stove backsplash● white sliding barn door to pantry ● brushed chrome spotlight bar ● vintage powder-coated metal bar stools
9. Table for Two
Points of Interest ● small dining table for two ● wine glass rack under cabinet ● vintage zinc wall clock ● miniature metal bicycles above upper cabinets ● small patterned cylindrical pendant lights ● antique bronze cork cage
10. Sloped Skylight
Points of Interest ● Carrara marble countertops with white base cabinets ● red orange fiberglass shell counter chairs ● natural fabric Roman shades ● spring pull-down faucet ● sloped skylight
11. White Cabinetry
Points of Interest ● glass faced upper cabinets with white interior wall ● white marble peninsula countertop with clipped corner ● open shelves above countertop ● turquoise lantern pendant lights ● green wooden step stool
12. Farmhouse Table
Points of Interest ● wood laminate countertops with ceiling-mounted light sage green cabinets ● two-tiered farmhouse island table ● woven basket above door as shelf ● still life art and clock above stove ● stone laminate flooring
13. Orange Walls
Points of Interest ● matching granite countertop and stove backsplash ● dark brown cabinets matching the dining table ● black bar stools under granite overhang ● textual art, photographs, and masquerade mask on carrot orange wall
14. Woven Seats
Points of Interest ● porcelain mosaic tile backsplash ● glass faced cream cabinets ● solid wood topped island table ● bar stools with woven seats ● DIY glass pendant lights ● pure white La Cornue CornuFé stove ● diamond terracotta floor
15. Black & White
Points of Interest ● black soapstone countertop with white subway tile backsplash and apron-front sink ● white and gray arabesque porcelain tile stove backsplash ● glass wall sconce over sink ● black matte hexagonal metal wine rack
16. Two-Tiered Peninsula
Points of Interest ● two-tiered peninsula with white quartzite countertops ● espresso modern shaker cabinets with under-cabinet lighting ● open shelves above two floating cabinets ● amber luster seeded glass pendant lights
17. Two-Tiered Island
Points of Interest ● small two-tiered granite topped island with corbels ● rustic wood cabinets ● 3D mosaic tile backsplash ● dark espresso tufted leather bar stools ● dark hardwood floors complementing the kitchen cabinets
18. Exposed Brick
Points of Interest ● beige granite peninsula with undermount sink ● exposed brick backsplash and walls ● stainless steel spice rack above stove ● frosted glass paneled door with storm door ● two dark ocean blue leather counter chairs
19. Slim Pantry
Points of Interest ● white marble countertop with farmhouse sink ● light gray upper cabinets with glass transom cabinets ● glass faced slim spice cabinet ● three vintage clocks for different time zones ● chrome pulley pendant light
20. Coffered Ceiling
Points of Interest ● gray soapstone countertop with marble tile backsplash ● back painted glass transom cabinets ● 6 ceiling-mounted white spotlights ● framed abstract painting on white wall ● coffered ceiling with reclaimed wood beams
21. Frosted Glass
Points of Interest ● two-door frosted glass upper cabinet ● white quartz countertop with stainless drawers ● white wood cutout on white wall ● marble cherub bookshelf on brick wall ● mixed floor tiles in random pattern
22. Vintage Kitchen
Points of Interest ● 3-tiered distressed cream counter shelf with red and white canisters ● wall-mounted aged wood frame matching the shelf brackets ● vintage signage on shelf above windows ● red and white checkered rug
23. Classic Subway Tiles
Points of Interest ● glossy white subway tile backsplash ● double bowl farmhouse sink ● two wooden shelves above stove ● floor-to-ceiling flat-panel dark cabinets ● black wrought iron library light over breakfast nook with mini bar
24. Stove Alcove
Points of Interest ● white subway tiled walls in stove alcove with silver pot filler ● white drawers with recessed panels and beveled cup pulls ● two silver pedestal cake plates with glass dome lids ● two polished nickel wall sconces
25. Open Galley
Points of Interest ● open galley kitchen with white cabinetry in semi-gloss finish ● three-tiered wooden counter shelf ● beverage cooler under Carrara marble countertop ● brick wall with white baseboard
26. U-Shaped Kitchen
Points of Interest ● U-shaped kitchen with gray quartz countertop ● wall-mounted flower painting on canvas ● low-back wooden bar stool ● wine glass wood rack on countertop ● hand-knotted geometric area rug
27. Arched Stone Alcove
Points of Interest ● arched stone stove alcove with mosaic medallion backsplash ● illuminated wood cabinets with rope trim accents ● two-tiered small island with dark espresso base and corbels ● hand-painted amber pendant lights