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39 Examples of Small Kitchen Designs

From Fully Functional Mini Kitchens to Motorized Islands

— February 25, 2015 — Art & Design
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.
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Swivelling Culinary Spaces
Swivelling Culinary Spaces
The Kitchen E2 Concept Proposes Improved Adaptability in This Room
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Modular Stove Systems
Modular Stove Systems
The SPEETBOX Wood Stove is Designed in Cubes for Customized Arrangement
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Customizable Kitchen Islands
Customizable Kitchen Islands
The 'PK-01' Kitchen Island Design Encourages Preparation and Chatting
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Pull-Down Shelving Units
Pull-Down Shelving Units
The iMove is a Smooth Retractable Shelf That Fits Into Existing Cabinets
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Clever Undercounter Refrigerators
Clever Undercounter Refrigerators
U Line Designs Convenient Storage for Food-Loving Homes
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Compact Storage Cutting Boards
Compact Storage Cutting Boards
The BisonBlock 'Perfectly Practical' Storage Board is Efficient
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Folding Kitchen Counters
Folding Kitchen Counters
This Handy Device Adds Additional Space to Narrow Kitchens
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Skeletal Kitchen Islands
Skeletal Kitchen Islands
This Wooden Kitchen Island is Extremely Minimalist in Its Design
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Motorized Kitchen Islands
Motorized Kitchen Islands
Tim Thaler Maximizes Scullery Space by Hiding Storage Under the Floor
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Catenary Sculptural Countertops
Catenary Sculptural Countertops
The Ola20 Kitchen Complements the Grace of a Gifted Cook
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Miniature Kitchen Islands
Miniature Kitchen Islands
This Modern Kitchen Island is Designed with a Fully Functioning Oven
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Multifunctional Kitchen Islands
Multifunctional Kitchen Islands
The 'Tempo' Kitchen Prep Station Works as an Island or a Built-in
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Portable Kitchen Concepts
Portable Kitchen Concepts
This Space-Saving Product Forgoes Traditional Kitchen Spaces
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Adaptable Kitchen Islands
Adaptable Kitchen Islands
The Venue Kitchen Is Self-Adjusting in Height to Offer Ergonomic Cooking
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Hellish Cooking Machines
Hellish Cooking Machines
The Vulcan Stove by Arthur Senant Cooks and Organizes
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Stylish Kitchen Storage
Stylish Kitchen Storage
Friday Food by Fridayproject Educates People on Eating Right
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Micro Cooking Appliances
Micro Cooking Appliances
The 'Axis' 3D Cooking System is a Compact Solution for Small Kitchens
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Modular Small Space Kitchens
Modular Small Space Kitchens
The 'Kitch'T' Linear Kitchen Makes the Most of Small Living Quarters
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Condensed Culinary Spaces
Condensed Culinary Spaces
The GE Micro-Kitchen Concept is Made with Tiny Homes in Mind
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Multifunctional Kitchen Workbenches
Multifunctional Kitchen Workbenches
This Handy Workbench Contains a Number of Kitchen Accessories
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Retractable Sink Designs
Retractable Sink Designs
The Offmat Kitchen Sink Blends into The Counter and Opens Using Gestures
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Versatile Kitchen Designs
Versatile Kitchen Designs
Gali by Ana Rana is a Compact Kitchen Unit and Apartment Space-Saver
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Efficient Columnar Kitchenettes
Efficient Columnar Kitchenettes
The ECOOKING Kitchen is Exceptionally Compact and Eco-Friendly
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Faux Furniture Appliances
Faux Furniture Appliances
The La Cornue W Collection is Chic, Sophisticated and Practical
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Portable Cubed Kitchens
Portable Cubed Kitchens
The Kochinsel by Remo Zimmerli Allows People to Cook Anywhere in the Home
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Efficient Columnar Kitchenettes (UPDATE)
Efficient Columnar Kitchenettes (UPDATE)
Clei's Kitchen Unit Contains All Plus the Kitchen Sink
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Swiss-Army Kitchens
Swiss-Army Kitchens
The Shaping Silestone Kitchen Produces Extra Countertops That Swivel Out
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Secreted Sculleries
Secreted Sculleries
The Warendorf Hidden Kitchen is Sleek, Modern and Industrial
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Sleek Kitchen-Confining Units
Sleek Kitchen-Confining Units
Stealth Kitchen Modules Hold an Entire Kitchen Within a Cabinet
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Futuristic Concept Kitchens
Futuristic Concept Kitchens
The Ikea Concept Kitchen 2025 Envisions the Future of Cooking
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Hideaway Apartment Kitchens
Hideaway Apartment Kitchens
This Design by Minorpoet Uses Minimalism to Maximize Available Space
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Sleek Simple Sculleries
Sleek Simple Sculleries
Stosa Cucine's MILLY Kitchen is Curvaceously Modular
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Affordable Compact Kitchens
Affordable Compact Kitchens
IKEA's Sunnersta Mini-Kitchen is a Kitchen Set for Cramped Spaces
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Stoves for Singles
Stoves for Singles
Hi-Fire Stoves by Fernando Silva are Ergonomic and Practical
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Modular Kitchen Series
Modular Kitchen Series
The Foodlab Set Contains Customizable Kitchen Furniture on Wheels
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Modular Kitchen Designs
Modular Kitchen Designs
'The Cut' Kitchen by Alessandro Isola Sees the Space as Ever-Changing
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Fully Functional Mini Kitchens
Fully Functional Mini Kitchens
The B21B is a Small Space Kitchen Unit That Gets the Job Done
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Minimalist Contemporary Kitchens
Minimalist Contemporary Kitchens
The MAGIKA Kitchen by Pedini is Luxuriously Beautiful
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Compact Miniature Appliances
Compact Miniature Appliances
This Dorm Room Kitchen Has All You Need
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