Hello and welcome to the Décor Outline photo gallery of small kitchen ideas. 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 small kitchens?
- More organized, with a carefully chosen set of kitchen appliances and accessories
- More area for other furniture and for other activities
- Smaller footprint to maximize storage and counter space
- Improves efficiency (i.e. everything is within reach)
- Comes in many styles and layouts
What are the main options for small kitchens?
- Layout: galley, one-wall, L-shape, horseshoe, island, peninsula
- Cabinetry: up-to-ceiling, glass front, paneled, grooved, distressed, stained, mixed material, high-gloss
- Add-ons: narrow counter, kitchen island that accommodates seating, smaller and more compact storage space, modular cabinetry, installation of more windows, skylight, built-in fridge and banquette, open shelf, pot rack, vertical wall grid, narrower counter, pull-out shelf and rack
What follows are beautiful photos of small kitchens along with design ideas we thought may be of interest to you. Enjoy and happy home decorating!
1. Brick Mix

Points of Interest ● painted white and red brick combo ● DIY weathered wood slat accent wall portion ● vintage faucet ● wood fire oven ● vintage pendant lights
2. Stainless Steel

Points of Interest ● custom black cabinets with steel hardware ● stainless steel undermount sink ● rolling stainless steel kitchen island ● picture window with black iron bar accent
3. Blue Beadboard

Points of Interest ● open shelves with brackets ● wooden cabinets that match with the hardwood floor ● beadboard wall and ceiling in skyblue and white ● sink
4. Pot Rack Accent
Points of Interest ● stained glass window ● DIY hanging pot rack ● sink drain grooves and rivets ● pair of porcelain farmhouse and undermount sinks
5. Kitchen Wall Grid
Points of Interest ● multiple bulb hanging lamp ● vertical wall grid ● narrow 4-seater built in table ● brick backsplash ● floor-to-ceiling windows
6. Flower Decals

Points of Interest ● flower decals on blue wall ● marble backsplash ● floral crystal chandeliers ● custom shaker cabinetry ● green base, wood topped kitchen island
7. Steel Counter
Points of Interest ● stainless steel counter and dining table top ● ceramic tile backsplash with black piping and diamond accents ● full lite kitchen door ● bamboo rollup blinds
8. Antique Lights
Points of Interest ● antique brass pot rack ● glass-faced upper cabinets ● vintage brass pendant light ● hardwood kitchen island ● range hood
9. Modern Vintage
Points of Interest ● vintage refrigerator ● white laminate backsplash ● stainless steel counter ● toe kick ● wooden parquet floor ● exposed duct
10. Leaf Trim

Points of Interest ● wooden teacup display open shelves ● narrow wood base island ● leaf trim decorative tiles around windows ● bank of casement windows with lever push out hardware
11. Vintage Iron Cabinet
Points of Interest ● stained butcher block kitchen island ● vintage painted iron shelf ● custom wooden cabinets ● casement windows with wooden sashes ● directional pendant light
12. Multi-colored Windows
Points of Interest ● mutli-colored textured glass windows with metal sashes ● modular shelves ● mirror backsplash ● origami pendant light ● wicker armchair
13. Apothecary
Points of Interest ● skylight ● custom cottage cabinetry with apothecary drawers ● rain glass cabinet doors ● island with recessed panel for extra seating ● grooved accents on island
14.White Subway

Points of Interest ● stainless steel range hood ● white subway tile backsplash ● transom windows ● iron barstools ● island with hidden storage via sliding frosted glass doors
15. Exposed Chimney
Points of Interest ● butcher block island counter ● pizza oven with tile surround ● exposed chimney ● travertine stone tile floor ● mirror stainless steel cooktop backsplash
16. Storage Rack

Points of Interest ● lighting fixture doubling as pot rack and storage space ● portable island with drawers and lower storage ● wood burning fireplace with raised hearth and wood mantel
17. Animal Rug
Points of Interest ● open floor plan with eat-in area ● triangle kitchen island ● animal print area rug ● drapes on each side of sliding door ● resin and steel bar stools ● crown molding
18. Teal Appeal

Points of Interest ● teal and ecru kitchen hues ● slate gray quartz countertops with chalky white veins ● exposed timber beams ● dried hanging flowers ● bookshelf under kitchen counter
19. Red Ceramic Tile
Points of Interest ● sage green cabinets with wooden pull handle ● wood countertops ● plate rack ● glossy porcelain backsplash ● red ceramic floor tile
20. Galley Kitchen
Points of Interest ● porcelain double sink ● sink drain ridges ● transom windows ● custom cabinets ● porcelain tile flooring with black diamond accents ● retractable window blind
21. Curtain Window
Points of Interest ● curtain door ● attached covered stone patio ● beige square ceramic tile backsplash ● wooden buffet table matching the counters
22. High Gloss
Points of Interest ● round steel range range hood ● high gloss laminate backsplash with matching counter ● handleless island storage cabinets ● round lacquer table with removable stainless steel lazy susan
23. Tempered Glass
Points of Interest ● skylight ● tempered glass and steel range hood ● custom modular kitchen cabinets ● back waterfall countertop ● awning window
24. Touches of Copper
Points of Interest ● butcher block kitchen island ● pot rack lighting fixture with ledges for extra storage ● elevated fireplace with screen ● copper fireplace mat ● space for firewood
25. Chevron Floor
Points of Interest ●cooktop subway tile backsplash with diagonal pattern ● chevron design on tile floor calling back countertops ● double farmhouse sink ● schoolhouse light fixture
26. Paint It White
Points of Interest ● vanilla white exposed wooden beams ● soft pendant lights ● painted brick ● wall backsplash ● single hung windows
27. Clocks
Points of Interest ● wine cooler ● plumbed-in coffee maker ● kitchen island lights ● 3 clocks indicating different time zones ● half-lite door