Having a small kitchen doesn’t mean compromising on style and it certainly doesn’t mean compromising on function. When it comes to smaller spaces, think smart and make sensible and attractive design choices. Scroll to see some small, stylish and functional kitchen inspiration …
CLEVER MATERIALS
The sleek, minimalist style in this kitchen with soft cream hues makes it feel refined and larger than it actually is. The placement of the overhead lighting is a strategic design choice also. The three spotlights cleverly highlight the centre of the space, drawing the eye to the centre and making the space in front seem bigger. www.kubeinteriors.com
KEEP IT TOGETHER
Incorporating seating at the island is always a good idea in a smaller space – if it is feasible of course. This seating automatically grants you space for more bodies in the room and will make it easier to bring people together. Play around with the style of chair too – take a look at vintage style stools to add some personality to the space or go for a modern minimalist style for complete function. www.mcnallyliving.ie
STAY COMPACT
Embrace the smaller size and incorporate smaller additions to the kitchen. A narrow farmhouse sink, induction hob, shortened open shelving and a small under-the-sink curtain (to hide cleaning products and other essentials) help make this a cosy yet functional room. www.allerdorset.com
FORWARD PLANNING
This bespoke kitchen was designed for modern life and the layout will be practical for many years to come. In a galley kitchen space, the focus should be on function but with style to boot. The minimal design of the handleless plywood cabinet doors makes the space feel more streamlined. www.uncommonprojects.co.uk
GREEN SPACE
The designers and homeowners have cleverly opened up the kitchen onto the garden in this home, meaning a whole side of the room feels open, airy and spacious. If your kitchen lies at the back of the house this is a good idea. www.devolkitchens.co.uk
COUNTRY STYLE
Did someone say cottagecore? A farmhouse sink will give a smaller kitchen a cosy, cottage-like feeling. The additional design choices in this kitchen like the timber counter, moveable butcher block island and the open shelving make this country-style kitchen feel cosy and fully realised. A gorgeous way to accessorise your smaller kitchen. www.oconnorsofdrumleck.ie
COLOUR SPLASH
A pop of red makes a small space come alive. Similarly, an out-there pattern on the floor or on the walls will give the space a confident edge and will allow you to let your personality shine through the kitchen design. www.nakedkitchens.com
STREAMLINED
In this broken plan studio apartment, the kitchen has been sectioned off into the side of the space via a waist-high wall which creates a narrow galley-style kitchen. If planned correctly, a narrow kitchen can be highly functional and look good too. The appliances lie at the back wall of this kitchen, leaving the narrow counter space for food preparation. www.themodernhouse.com
COMPACT APPLIANCES
Siemens have a 45cm dishwasher that can be easily be integrated into your existing kitchen. The IQ300 fully-integrated dishwasher 45 cm varioHinge, has optimal integration in your kitchen, an autoOpen dry and other additional features. Notably, you can connect to your dishwasher through the Home Connect app to control your smart dishwasher, no matter where you are. Now that is useful. www.siemens-home.bsh-group.com
