As the home becomes smaller, it is only natural that people will have to deal with small kitchens creatively. After all, this is a space that often acts as a communal area for residents and guests alike. Yet there have been a slew of clever designs spanning from storage to interior design that makes the most of these small kitchens.
Whether that means rethinking the placement of traditional appliances such as fridges and dishwashers or creating furniture that brings a sense of airiness to such small kitchens, there are a variety of solutions that people will be excited to adopt. There is even a motorized kitchen island that retracts into the floor when more space is needed versus surface to cook or eat at.
39 Examples of Small Kitchen Designs
From Fully Functional Mini Kitchens to Motorized Islands:
Meghan Young — Feb 25, 2015 — Art & Design
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Hideaway Apartment Kitchens
This Design by Minorpoet Uses Minimalism to Maximize Available Space
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Modular Kitchen Series
The Foodlab Set Contains Customizable Kitchen Furniture on Wheels
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Affordable Compact Kitchens
IKEA's Sunnersta Mini-Kitchen is a Kitchen Set for Cramped Spaces
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Skeletal Kitchen Islands
This Wooden Kitchen Island is Extremely Minimalist in Its Design
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Efficient Columnar Kitchenettes (UPDATE)
Clei's Kitchen Unit Contains All Plus the Kitchen Sink
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Minimalist Contemporary Kitchens
The MAGIKA Kitchen by Pedini is Luxuriously Beautiful
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Fully Functional Mini Kitchens
The B21B is a Small Space Kitchen Unit That Gets the Job Done
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Modular Kitchen Designs
'The Cut' Kitchen by Alessandro Isola Sees the Space as Ever-Changing
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Faux Furniture Appliances
The La Cornue W Collection is Chic, Sophisticated and Practical
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Portable Kitchen Concepts
This Space-Saving Product Forgoes Traditional Kitchen Spaces
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Compact Miniature Appliances
This Dorm Room Kitchen Has All You Need
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Folding Kitchen Counters
This Handy Device Adds Additional Space to Narrow Kitchens
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Stoves for Singles
Hi-Fire Stoves by Fernando Silva are Ergonomic and Practical
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Compact Storage Cutting Boards
The BisonBlock 'Perfectly Practical' Storage Board is Efficient
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Micro Cooking Appliances
The 'Axis' 3D Cooking System is a Compact Solution for Small Kitchens
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Futuristic Concept Kitchens
The Ikea Concept Kitchen 2025 Envisions the Future of Cooking
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Swiss-Army Kitchens
The Shaping Silestone Kitchen Produces Extra Countertops That Swivel Out
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Condensed Culinary Spaces
The GE Micro-Kitchen Concept is Made with Tiny Homes in Mind
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Modular Small Space Kitchens
The 'Kitch'T' Linear Kitchen Makes the Most of Small Living Quarters
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Multifunctional Kitchen Workbenches
This Handy Workbench Contains a Number of Kitchen Accessories
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Sleek Simple Sculleries
Stosa Cucine's MILLY Kitchen is Curvaceously Modular
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Adaptable Kitchen Islands
The Venue Kitchen Is Self-Adjusting in Height to Offer Ergonomic Cooking
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Retractable Sink Designs
The Offmat Kitchen Sink Blends into The Counter and Opens Using Gestures
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Miniature Kitchen Islands
This Modern Kitchen Island is Designed with a Fully Functioning Oven
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Sleek Kitchen-Confining Units
Stealth Kitchen Modules Hold an Entire Kitchen Within a Cabinet
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Stylish Kitchen Storage
Friday Food by Fridayproject Educates People on Eating Right
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Efficient Columnar Kitchenettes
The ECOOKING Kitchen is Exceptionally Compact and Eco-Friendly
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Versatile Kitchen Designs
Gali by Ana Rana is a Compact Kitchen Unit and Apartment Space-Saver
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Modular Stove Systems
The SPEETBOX Wood Stove is Designed in Cubes for Customized Arrangement
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Multifunctional Kitchen Islands
The 'Tempo' Kitchen Prep Station Works as an Island or a Built-in
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Secreted Sculleries
The Warendorf Hidden Kitchen is Sleek, Modern and Industrial
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Customizable Kitchen Islands
The 'PK-01' Kitchen Island Design Encourages Preparation and Chatting
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Portable Cubed Kitchens
The Kochinsel by Remo Zimmerli Allows People to Cook Anywhere in the Home
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Motorized Kitchen Islands
Tim Thaler Maximizes Scullery Space by Hiding Storage Under the Floor
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Clever Undercounter Refrigerators
U Line Designs Convenient Storage for Food-Loving Homes
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Catenary Sculptural Countertops
The Ola20 Kitchen Complements the Grace of a Gifted Cook
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Pull-Down Shelving Units
The iMove is a Smooth Retractable Shelf That Fits Into Existing Cabinets
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Hellish Cooking Machines
The Vulcan Stove by Arthur Senant Cooks and Organizes
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Swivelling Culinary Spaces
The Kitchen E2 Concept Proposes Improved Adaptability in This Room
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Railroad-Style Tiny Homes
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Open-Concept Tiny Homes
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Shutter-Accented Tiny Homes
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High-End Cottage-Like Tiny Homes
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Height-Conscious Tiny Homes
The 'Ruru' Tiny Home Looks Upwards to Increase Feelings of Airiness
Dual-Function Bedroom Tiny Homes
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Multifunctional Outdoor Kitchens
The Ethimo x Gordon Guillaumier 'Phil' Has Three Main Functions
Versatile Interior Compact Homes
The Elevate Tiny Home Transforms the Interiors with a Button
Collapsible Microwave Appliances
The 'FoldWave' Foldable Microwave by Park Saun is Highly Portable
Wood-Filled Familial Tiny Homes
The Modern Tiny Living 'Ojai' Tiny House Has Space for Four
Small Space Standing Desks
The Humanscale Float Mini is Adjustable and Easily Moved in the Home
Compact Portable Dish Racks
This Progressive Dish Rack Springs Up and Collapses Down
Adaptable Kitchen Speaker Units
The Conceptual 'CHORD' Kitchen Speaker is Transformative
Removable Plate Shelving Systems
The Gere Multifunctional Crockery Shelf by Florian Beser is Chic
Compact Cordless Appliances
KitchenAid Go is a Revolutionary Cordless Kitchen Appliance System
Minimalist Clutter-Free Desk Designs
The Parallel Work Table by Eldho T Jai Enhances Productivity
Minimalist Adventurer Tiny Homes
The Noyer Tiny House On Wheels Prioritizes Sustainability
Customizable Backyard Tiny Homes
My Little House 'Reatreat' is 13-Feet in Length
Unfurnished Camping Trailer Designs
Kworks and Lixil Join Forces on the Mio Space Trailer
Minimalist Book Storage Tables
The 'Pocket' Coffee Table by Deniz Aktay is Split Open
Tiled Gridded Kitchen Systems
SWNA's Dancing Grid Series is a Modular Kitchen System
Compact Connected Drink Fridges
The Rocco Super Smart Fridge is Small Yet Spacious
Upgraded Off-Grid Tiny Homes
Minimaliste Designs the Nomad 30 Small Home with Improved Interior
Modern Amenity Micro Dwellings
The Little Tahoma Peak Tiny Home Has House-Inspired Finishings
Miniature Colorful Rice Cookers
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Movable Room Divider TVs
The Conceptual 'Trolley' TV Divides the Room When Not in Use
Ultra-Minimalist Metallic Coffee Tables
The 'Whisk' Coffee Table by Deniz Aktay is Chic and Simple
Vibrant Milanese Apartments
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Pull-Out Deck Tiny Homes
This Tiny House from Tiny Homes Builder is Petite Yet Efficient
Remodelled Denim-Detailed Modern Apartments
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Transforming Imaginative Furniture Designs
The Kiddie Couch Encourages a Sense of Play
Socializing-Centric Tiny Dwellings
The 'Buttercup' Tiny Home Lets You Have Guests Over
Industrial Minimal Kitchen Units
Inga Sempé Designs the Column Kitchen Units for Reform
Elegant Working Desk Concepts
The Mindset: Built-In Computer Desk by Designer Dot is Efficient
AI-Powered Cooking Appliances
The Kitchen Idea KODY 29 Offers 21 Cooking Modes
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The SUV Kit By VanLab is Inspired by the Functions of IKEA
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La Tarta Piccola's Mae Prachasilcha Designs a New Apartment
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The Conceptual 'Chefbox' Multifunctional Cooker is Intuitive
Mobile All-in-One Ramen Restaurants
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Remote Work-Catering Modern Homes
Studio Plow and Brit Epperson Creates a Workspace-Home
Flexible Liberating Kitchen Appliances
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Aluminum-Clad Kitchen Designs
The Vipp V3 Kitchen Puts an Industrial Aesthetic in the Spotlight
Convertible Under-Counter Fridges
The Signature Kitchen Suite Mantle by Patricia Urquiola is Chic
Flat Finish Kitchen Appliances
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Modern Harmonious Minimal Resorts
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Interlocking Living Room Furniture
Mirlay Özlem ER's The Cube is Elegant and Space-Saving
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Monochromatic Cartoon-Inspired Kitchen Sets
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Compact Countertop Dishwashers
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Small Space Hood Ranges
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Performance Kitchen Appliances
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Sleek Contemporary Smart Fridges
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Demolition-Free Home Renovation Decor
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Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
Mini Kitchen Vacuums
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Built-In French Door Fridges
Signature Kitchen Suite Designs the 48-inch Built-in French Door
Modern Mobile Futuristic Homes
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Space-Saving Cookwear
All Clad's Stackable Cookwear Will Save Unorganized Drawers
Versatile Modular Couches
The Transformer Couch 2.0 Adds Flexible Style to the Living Room
Four-Door-Designed Refrigerators
KitchenAid Releases Its Latest and First Four-Door Refrigerator
Thoughtful Wheeling Cabinets
Anna Søgaard's Cabinet on Wheels Emphasizes Mobility in the Everyday
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Home Mobility Accessible Furniture
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Pale Yellow Minimal Townhomes
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Storage-Friendly Foldable Ham Stands
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Briefcase-Compact Office Set-Ups
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Low-Cost Countertop Appliances
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Renovated Contemporary Industrial Apartments
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Air Fryer Ovens
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Reconfiguring Dutch-Based Cabin Designs
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California-Inspired Tiny Homes
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Artful Creative Kitchen Collections
Reform Launches The Atelier Collection in Two Parts
Engineered Wood Compact Homes
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All-in-One Outdoor Island Grills
The Mont Alpi MABi400-BSS Outdoor Kitchen Grill is Feature-Rich
Miniature Sanitized Cabinet Concepts
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