Ideas for small kitchens

If you want to fit out a small space, the first step in your kitchen planning will be to carefully measure the space available. Remember that in small kitchens, every centimetre must be well thought out and used wisely. Also make a note of where the windows and window sills, door(s) and skirting boards are positioned, where the connections to the water and gas supply are located, and where the sockets will be.

Do you have a small kitchen? Then you can add open shelves or wall units with glass fronts later on. For this, use the entire room height. In small kitchens with sloping ceilings, the space below the slope can be used for serving trolleys, shelves, or a small table and chairs.

To find a suitable kitchen solution for a small space, it makes sense to consider what you want from your kitchen. Perhaps you want a large work surface, plenty of storage space, a large kitchen sink, or a dining area. You can then determine what exactly your kitchen should include.

Of course, you’ll also need to account for the electrical appliances. Ask yourself which appliances you can't live without or prefer to have around. A small kitchenette usually comes equipped with the most important appliances. Otherwise, you can buy the individual electrical appliances you need for your kitchen.

If you have limited space in your kitchen, creative storage solutions are all the more important. You can create storage space using cabinets and shelves for niches and corners. Apothecary cabinets are ideal in a niche. They provide plenty of storage space, but take up little room. Kitchen base units designed for corners are even more practical if they are fitted with a carousel. This saves space and you can always easily reach what you need.

Open wall shelves with hooks for cooking spoons or towels are another way of making optimal use of corners and walls. These can be used to store dry ingredients such as rice, sugar and flour, as well as plates, cups and glasses.

When planning a small kitchen, it makes sense to focus on the essentials. It’s important to make good use of the available space. Living spaces where people come together, work, and cook are very popular. The combined kitchen/living room is very much on-trend. And, with thoughtful adaptations of your available space, there are numerous design options for a small kitchen. Perhaps you can remove a wall or a door to create an eat-in kitchen?