Built in Cabinets for Small Kitchen
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In a perfect world, you would knock out a few walls and build the kitchen of your dreams from the ground up. Chances are, a major kitchen remodel isn't in the cards for you right now. In that case, incorporate a variety of small kitchen design hacks to maximize your space without compromising your home's overall look and feel, whether it's modern, traditional or farmhouse-inspired.
Here, you'll find small kitchen ideas to fit every style, budget and need, everything from cheap DIYs that you can easily handle on your own to more intensive projects that you may want to hire out. All of these ideas are clever ways to make the most of the space you already have with smart storage solutions, organizing tips and painting how-tos that trick the eye. You'll often be challenged to think high and low, taking advantage of empty wall space, ceilings and lower shelves. In the end, you'll have a kitchen that's beautiful and functional a.k.a. the perfect place for cooking, eating and entertaining.
Amy Bartlam
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Go with a striking contrast.
Mixing too many colors can overwhelm a small space. Keep the walls, cabinets and ceilings the same color, and then incorporate contrasting accents, such as a colored hood range, pendant lights and decorative knobs.
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Lucy Call
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Hang cutting boards.
This wooden shelf pulls double duty: You can store canisters, cookbooks and speciality cookware on the shelf, and then hang cutting boards and oven mitts down below.
Jeffrey Phillip of Sugar & Cloth
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Group items by color.
Create a uniform look on any open-shelving system by organizing dishes or appliances by color. Not only does it look appealing, but it'll make it even easier to find what you're looking for the next time you're in the kitchen.
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Take advantage of modular shelving.
Replace upper cabinets with a collage of cubbies and floating shelves to make the most of your wall space. Keep everyday kitchen essentials in the lower cabinets, so you can reserve these spots for your prettier pieces.
Callie Hobbs of Studio McGee
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Double up on pattern and color.
Further proof that small doesn't equal boring. Mix and match different patterns and colors into your space, working your way up from the floors to the ceiling. Here, rich green cabinets are offset by a subway tile backsplash and black-and-white ceramic tile floor.
Art Streiber
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Mount a metal rack.
Skip a decorative backsplash and hang this metal rack instead. Attach metal hooks to hang pots, pans, pitchers, cutting boards and other cooking must-haves.
Gridley + Graves Photographers
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Bring in pops of color.
Find functional ways to infuse color into an all-white space. Stools in a mix of primary colors make a kitchen feel fun and family-friendly.
Mike Garten
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Extend tile from countertop to ceiling.
Help the eye travel from the floor to the ceiling by covering the entire wall with an understated backsplash. Mix in fresh greenery and florals to enliven the area.
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Tara Donne
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Choose complementary shades.
Jason Hartog
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Hide items in your storage.
Store linens, platters and seasonal items in your kitchen island, so you can keep your most-used pieces in upper cabinets for easy reach.
Mike Garten
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Stick shelves on any blank wall.
The narrower the space, the more important it is to take advantage of vertical space. Line a trio of shelves on a blank wall and fill them with your glassware and dishes, starting with your most-used items on the bottom shelf.
Aaron Colussi
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Embrace storage bins and sliding doors.
Install sliding cabinet doors and hide bulky kitchen appliances and pantry items behind them. Stash storage bins in empty shelves to conceal items you don't use very often.
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David A. Land
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Invest in a rolling kitchen cart.
A stainless steel kitchen island on wheels is made with small spaces in mind because you can move it out of the way when you aren't using it.
Amy Bartlam
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Build a hidden prep station.
If you're short on counter space, take a page from interior designer Jenn Feldman's book by building a butcher block board with a hole into the top drawer. Then, place a garbage can in the drawer below.
Brian Woodcock
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Install a mirror.
If you don't have a big kitchen window, nail a mirror to the wall to open up the space.
Amber Ulmer via A Beautiful Mess
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Opt for tiered shelving.
Take advantage of unused wall space by stacking layers of open shelving on top of each other, like A Beautiful Mess blog cofounder Elsie Larson.
Victoria Pearson
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Use vertical space.
Make the most of your space by hanging pots in multiple places. Keep your most-used pots and pans above your oven, and then your speciality cookware above your kitchen island (or the other way around, you're call).
Erika LaPresto
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Fill interior cabinet doors.
Make use of an otherwise forgotten interior cabinet door by turning it into a place to jot down your grocery list and save coupons.
Brian Woodcock
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Be a maximalist with decor.
Or go in the other direction with over-the-top patterns, colors, rugs and decorative accents. Piling it on with purpose will help your space feel cozy, not overwhelmed.
Annie Schlechter
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Lighten up your palette.
Ah, the power of pale hues. Bright white paint on this kitchen's walls brightens the room and imparts a sense of openness.
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Keep it classic.
Pair classic horizontal subway tile with a creamy, all-white palette to trick the eye.
Diamond Cabinets
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Install a pull-out pantry drawer.
No room for a full-size pantry? This slim pull-out pantry setup from Diamond Cabinets keeps your cooking staples — oils, spices nuts and more – within reach.
Buff Strickland
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Spruce up basic cabinets.
High-end kitchen design details can take an extra-small space (hello, mini fridge!) and make it feel larger than life. Here, patterned tile, turquoise paint and gold hardware make this tiny space look luxe.
David A. Land
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Fake a breakfast nook.
If there's no room for an eat-in kitchen table, stick a wood countertop against a blank wall and add high-top chairs.
Watchtower Interiors
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Keep produce in drawers, not countertop bowls.
Cut down on countertop clutter by skipping the produce bowls and dedicating a drawer to items that don't need to be refrigerated. This custom cabinet from Watchtower Interiors is filled with removable bins.
Devin Tomb
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Add removable wallpaper.
Pack personality into a small kitchen, even if you're a renter. This cozy cooking area features a neutral pattern around the island, which adds a designer touch while maintaining and open, fresh and bright feel.
Kim Vargo
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Go minimal.
Pare down clutter and your tiny kitchen is guaranteed to feel bigger. Gray subway tile and open shelves also offer a minimalistic look.
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Laura Moss
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Squeeze in extra storage.
Make a kitchen island do triple duty as a breakfast nook, food prep station and storage space with open shelving on the sides.
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Add a colorful rug.
A rug is sure to warm up a small kitchen, adding color and texture to an otherwise sparse area. If you're really short on space, go for a long runner instead.
Kathryn Wirsing
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Hang pots and pans.
Instead of taking up valuable cabinet space with these clunky items, hang them along on an unused wall. Start by hanging the biggest items first, then incorporate the medium-sized ones and finish with the smallest items.
Built in Cabinets for Small Kitchen
Source: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/decorating-ideas/tips/g2467/small-kitchen-design-ideas/
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