50 best ideas for small kitchens

A movable kitchen island adds counter space without the need for a permanent fixture. You can move it to the side or into another room when you have guests over. Not to mention, this white island comes with drawers and cabinets for storage.

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Take inspiration from Donny Mak Design&Build and install a large shelf in front of your kitchen window. Not only can the open shelves be used to store dishes and glassware, they're also a great place to grow houseplants.

Galley kitchens are long and narrow, with cabinets lining both sides of the room. Galley kitchens tend to get a bad rap (some say they look cramped), but this makes cooking easy, since all the cabinets are within reach. Here, interior designer Julia Chasman gives this small space an elegant look with green cabinetry and gold fixtures.

It's a clever solution if you're renovating on a budget: This blogger started with simple base cabinets and built a rolling kitchen island with a butcher block countertop, which she then painted a vibrant green to use as an accent piece.

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The end of this galley kitchen was the perfect place to install shelving beneath the window. Here, REFORM chose baby blue cabinetry to display blue crockery that doubles as décor.

Embrace bold patterns, colors, rugs, and decorative accents. Purposeful stacking can make a space feel inviting without feeling oppressive, if done right.

This small kitchen, the work of John McClain Design, doubles as a dining room and living room and feels very spacious and sophisticated. Two small bistro tables near the sofa provide additional dining space.

Learn how to utilize every nook and cranny to make the most of your space. If your kitchen is small, you might be able to repurpose those tiny gaps and awkward corners into kitchen space.

The placement of the back door divides this kitchen into two parts, providing more floor space – perfect for bringing in a small dining set.

Skip the decorative backsplash and hang this metal rack instead. Install the metal hooks to hang pots, pans, pitchers, cutting boards, and other cooking essentials.

From the butcher block countertops and muted green cabinets to the cafe curtains and glass pendant lights, this small kitchen designed by Sarah Stacey is full of vintage charm and character.

Pair classic horizontal subway tiles with a creamy, all-white palette for a classic look, or opt for geometric floor tiles for a little drama.