Do not feel limited by your floor plan, you can even incorporate kitchen island designs by creating a transition between rooms as this homeowner did. Rather than leaving a wall between kitchen and living room to further enclose the space, they removed it and created a fun pass through bar area. Small kitchen ideas don't have to be boring, have fun with the space.

When remodeling our small kitchen, I had a hard time finding inspiration that featured the sleek contemporary design that I like. We wanted to achieve simple kitchen design that was both functional and beautiful, but did not feel cramped or overdone. I love how our new stainless steel appliances look against the rich gray walls and rustic wood floors. We were afraid that carrying the grey walls throughout the kitchen would overpower the small space. So we chose a neutral beige wall color for the majority of the room that blends seamlessly with our existing white cabinetry. Now that we have completed our remodel, my advice is to look for small kitchen ideas that coordinate well with the rest of your interior decor. Most designers say to choose light color palettes in order to make the space seem more open, but the rest of our home featured deep grey paint. We were able to carry that same grey tone into our kitchen, but only in small amounts. I think our creativity helped us to design a small kitchen that matched the rest of our home while also maximizing the limited floorplan.

After browsing through tons of home decor pictures on this site, I am learning that planning a new kitchen design is much more involved than I previously realized. When I took on this makeover project, I thought that we would simply replace our countertops and refinish the cabinets and call it a day. Although we certainly could do this, in order to achieve one of those magazine-worthy designs like this house, there are so many other details that must be addressed. As we begin to plan our small kitchen remodel, I want to be sure to incorporate all of the tiny decorative details that this space uses to generate an awesome completed look. Everything blends together so nicely, from the polished concrete floor and contemporary cabinets, to the funky glass tile backsplash and everything in between. From what I can tell, the key to these gorgous small kitchen ideas, is that they all have one element that completely unifies the space. For this design it is that lovely aqua backsplash, because it bridges the gap between all of the textures in the kitchen and adds a fantastic pop of color against an otherwise monochromatic look.

I love when homeowners ask my advice on what to do with their small kitchen layouts. These before photos are a great learning tool to show the dos and donts of decorating a small space. First, you have heard all of us designers talk about how you should always keep the color scheme light and bright to avoid making a cramped space seem even more dark and isolated. Simply refinishing these cabinets in a lighter shade such as white, grey, or beige would change the look of the space drastically. Whether you prefer the style of a modern kitchen or a more traditional space, sticking to lighter colors for your primary design elements is always the best way to go. I do love how this floorplan includes a large pass through between the cooking area and island seating area. This really opens up the space and makes the room seem much larger than it is. The use of glass cabinet doors is also one of my favorite small kitchen ideas because, again, it makes the space seem much more light as airy.

When we first bought our house, I was worried that the tiny kitchen would be unusable. I wasnt sure how we could transform what little space we had into something that was both beautiful and functional. I started looking for small kitchen ideas that featured the traditional decor scheme that I love, as well as the elements of my dream chefs kitchen. Through all of my research, I found that most designers gave the same advice select a light colored neutral palette in order to make the space seem more open, and get creative with cabinetry and storage. For my small kitchen design, I decided to use the same paint color on both my walls and cabinets then bring in pops of color through simple greenery in the window. We also tore down the wall that divides the kitchen and living room. Although this did not add square footage, I think it made the space seem so much larger. Our tiny kitchen now feels more open and airy as a result of keeping the decor scheme very simple and neutral.

This beautiful white kitchen is such a great example of small kitchen ideas done well. Tucked away into a corner of a gorgeous open-concept rustic lofted living room, it provides all of the essentials without taking away from the limited square footage. I love how white kitchen designs allow you to bring both beauty and functionality to a space without making a limited floor plan feel even smaller as dark cabinetry does. Details like glass cabinet doors and a picture window make the space feel larger than it is. I love how the designer brought in contemporary kitchen design ideas like under cabinet lighting, a breakfast bar for entertaining, and solid surface countertops, alongside classic paneled cabinetry and beautiful trim detailing. A neutral color palette with pops of color from greenery and bronze decor tie in the rest of the living area and bring color and personality to the kitchen, without crowding the space. Small kitchen ideas like these are perfect to incorporate into any floor plan in order to maximize the space you have.