75+ Small Kitchen Ideas With Big Style

Your small kitchen doesn't have to sacrifice on style. We have rounded up 75+ small kitchens that show how the small spaces can really pack a punch.

The homeowners wanted a tiny home that didn't feel so tiny, so designers used high pitched ceilings and plenty of windows to make the space feel bigger. A functional kitchen with full sized appliances and a breakfast bar gives the homeowners a space to eat, while the adjoining living room adds entertaining space. For an even larger feeling, the rear wall is constructed of glass panels that can be rolled back to incorporate the outdoor patio into the home's entertaining space.

The tiny home's functional downstairs floor plan includes an open concept kitchen and living room. The kitchen, although small, makes the most of its space with large, lower cabinets, full sized appliances and a kitchen island with a breakfast bar that seats four. Adjacent to the kitchen is a living area with a stylish sofa and chairs. A rug adds definition to the design.

The clean, sleek look of this kitchen is achieved with navy blue and white cabinetry and a white subway tile backsplash. To add a modern element, thick concrete counters were poured on site to avoid any seams. Bright, turquoise blue stools and accessories are a fun pop of color. Brass dome pendant lights installed over the counter shine brightly against the white shiplap ceiling.

This U-shaped kitchen offers a huge amount of storage below and some white upper cabinets that blend into the wall space. To keep the space clean and sleek, the ventilation hood was tucked behind a false cabinet panel. A thick, site poured concrete counter with waterfall edge was poured on site. Brass pendants and sconces complement the navy blue lower cabinets for that modern feel.

The open plan kitchen epitomizes friendly, laid-back beach style with a bright backsplash, carbon-fronted cabinets, reclaimed wood ceilings and open shelving.

This kitchen isn't huge, but it has tons of personality and functionality. Designers turned the stairwell wall into a bright gallery and tucked a cafe table into one corner for casual meals. The base of the handsome petite island is Eucalyptus wood.

This kitchen feels cheerful and vibrant with details like the zippy pink rug and the gray geometric pattern on the floor. Even the ceiling gets in on the action with an octagon painted bright pink!

This modern loft condo kitchen features exposed brick walls, custom white cabinets with stainless hardware, glass globe pendant lights, white marble countertop, and antique mirrored tile backsplash with white floating shelves.

This modern loft condo kitchen features dark hardwood floors, white cabinets with stainless hardware, exposed brick walls, glass globe pendant lights, and antique mirrored tile backsplash with white floating shelves.

In a fun and practical touch of whimsy, a slim stack of cubes holds wine bottles next to the refrigerator. Cabinets: IKEA; Light fixtures: Etsy; Barstools: Wayfair.

To pack in as much storage space as possible, designers filled one wall of the kitchen with floor-to-ceiling affordable IKEA cabinetry. Chandelier: Etsy

Extending the peninsula countertop in the small kitchen's makeover allowed for seating. And floating shelves gave more storage options without cluttering up the overall look.

In a small kitchen like this one, every inch of countertop and storage space is essential. To make more of both, the peninsula was extended and the soffits removed. White cabinets, backsplash and counters brighten up the look.

This kitchen from a historic San Clemente home by designer Ole Hanson features white cabinets, white subway tile, and a blue-and-white encaustic tile floor.

This cottage kitchen features white cabinets with butcher block countertops and subway tile backsplash, blue-and-white encaustic tile floor, and a high-end gas range.

Combining midcentury modern and rustic design elements, this studio apartment features gray walls, navy-blue accents and white kitchen cabinets and appliances.

A white palette, combined with touches like open shelves and a stacking washer/dryer concealed in a cabinet, helps this small kitchen seem much larger.

A column clad in mirrors does the neat visual trick of making this small condo kitchen look much bigger.

The main design goal for this kitchen? Make it feel wide and open. Designers succeeded by removing boundary walls and lightening the palette. The adjacent area was set up as a sitting room.

A muted color palette provides a simple backdrop that allows a boldly patterned wallpaper -- an affordable alternative to similar looking cement tile -- to pop in this compact kitchen. Oversized light pendants add additional visual interest to the chic space.

Found driftwood, natural-grass pendant lights, sleek cabinetry and gold serving tools create a balance a beachy look with contemporary style in this airy kitchen.

An island bisects this petite kitchen, dedicating one side to prep work and cooking and the other side to casual meals and pretty storage.

Unified cabinetry integrates appliances into this petite kitchen, making the small room feel bigger than it is. The countertop extends well beyond the island's base to make an eating bar and the colorful painting infuses the space with warmth.

This open loft kitchen features fully concealed appliances, flip up high storage units for easy access and a countertop that wraps into the main living space and becomes a virtual "hearth" with a built in entertainment system. The sleek, hard edges lend a modern look to the space that needs little decor to bring its own character.

This open loft kitchen features fully concealed appliances, flip up high storage units for easy access and a countertop that wraps into the main living space and becomes a virtual "hearth" with a built in entertainment system. The sleek, hard edges lend a modern look to the space that needs little decor to bring its own character.

Designer Lindsay Chambers sought to update a classic kitchen with an industrial-country approach. The chevron patterned backsplash adds drama and depth to the small space, while white and gray cabinets give the room a rural vibe. And who wouldn't love the wrought iron and repurposed wood barstools?

For this kitchen, designer Lindsay Chambers updated the look with an industrial-country vibe. She coordinated a stainless steel Viking range and hood with a chevron patterned backsplash and gray and white country cabinets for an unexpectedly wonderful style combination. Countrified with a twist.

The kitchens opens up to the outside via a shuttered folding door, convenient for al fresco meals and entertaining. Above the door, a tv is embedded in the wall.

In this cheery petite kitchen, a long butcher block countertop ups the efficiency and adds visual warmth to the space. Sculptural pendants and a stainless steel range hood layer in additional texture.

On HGTV's Fixer Upper, the small kitchen features a vintage refrigerator, vent hood, floating shelves and wooden flooring. The black floating shelves, vent hood and counter top are a stark contrast to the neutral walls and tile back splash, making them a functional design element in the space.

A custom made ladder was installed to access the loft area from the kitchen. The ladder is compact and matches the railing of the loft, making it a functional piece of the space's design, as seen on HGTV's Fixer Upper.

Cooking is centered on one side of this simple, pretty kitchen with the stove and storage for cooking supplies. The other side is dedicated to cleaning with the sink, dishwasher and storage for larger pieces like platters and other serving ware.

To make maneuvering around this kitchen easy as pie, designers set up different zones: There's a food storage zone with the refrigerator, a pull-out pantry, beverage refrigerator and spices. Around the corners is a cleaning zone with the sink and dishwasher.

This kitchen is full of fun with its cheeky faux deer head, copper accents and pops of lemon yellow. The smart layout packs in a lot in a little amount of space, with plenty of storage and countertops.

To open up the kitchen to the rest of the living area meant losing a wall of cabinets. But the designers added lots of hidden storage to make up for it: A microwave is tucked inside the peninsula; a glass storage cabinet is built in on one wall; and there is a huge pull-out pantry next to the refrigerator.

This modern guest house kitchen features white cabinets and countertops paired with natural hardwood floors. Counter height stools are positioned at the waterfall kitchen island, providing a convenient space for casual dining. A gray tile backsplash adds a finishing touch.

Desert tones were a natural fit for this open plan kitchen and dining area, part of a vacation home near Joshua Tree National Park. Black accents provide a just-right crisp touch.

White cabinetry and a backsplash freshens up this small kitchen. Countertops are budget-friendly butcher block, a choice that's also a warm note in the room.

This compact kitchen benefits from an open plan design that incorporates an eat-in bar. Rich wood barstools balance the glossy cabinets and white countertops for a fresh look. A sleek pendant light and recessed lighting keep the space feeling open and bright.

This kitchen's subtle gray-and-white color palette gets a pop of gold from metal pendant lights hanging over the island/breakfast bar.

This vintage-style, white kitchen features unique design touches, like the custom range hood made from recycled shiplap, green cabinetry with black iron pulls, and custom windows with storage above the sink letting in all the natural light.

In a compact kitchen, a narrow, wheeled cart can be a space-savvy alternative to a traditional built-in island. "This custom-made walnut and stainless steel kitchen island was designed to save space and provide flexibility in the kitchen," say designers Roy and Jen Leone. "The countertop is character-grade walnut butcher block ordered online, while the stainless steel base was fabricated by a local shop in Brooklyn. The island design allows stools to tuck under and out of the way when not in use or during a party. Also, the entire island can be rolled and then locked into place with locking casters."

The guest house of this waterfront property in Innisfil, ON, Canada matches the interior design of the main home. The two kitchens both feature an oversized white quartzite island and subway tile backsplash.

Designers painted a built-in hutch black; it smartens up the shelf and helps it have its own identity separate from the kitchen.

This blue and white modern cottage kitchen has white painted cabinets, blue work island, and mosaic tile cooktop backsplash.

With jazzy modern flair, red and black accents wake up the style of this small kitchen. Set off crisply by the brown cabinets, the pendant lights are almost sculptural.

The design of this transitional kitchen is a successful mix of sophisticated, urban and inviting. Brown cabinets and black countertops are strikingly set off by the crisp white subway tile backsplash.

This stunning Dallas penthouse features a crisp, white eat-in kitchen with 22 ft. exposed concrete ceilings, oak hardwood flooring, and high-end appliances. The island is topped with white marble and seats four guests comfortably.

This tiny black and white kitchen designed by Kim Lewis Designs is nine feet wide. The countertops are by Silestone, lights by CB2 and tile by Daltile.

In the kitchen, designers kept the small space feeling bright and open by starting with white walls. They installed slender paneling white paneling to add texture to the space, while "L" shaped cabinets with butcher block countertops add storage and counter space. A slender kitchen island with barstools provides additional functionality in the space with extra counter space and seating. Finally, black and white art create a focal point in the room, while a blue rug gives color and warmth.

This small kitchen maximizes storage by building cabinets that stretch all the way up to the ceiling. Simple white tiles make a crisp, fresh backsplash.

White Italian cabinets pair with high-end stainless steel appliances in this small, simple condo kitchen.

A hanging rack is a clever —and attractive— way to store pots and pans when you're short on cabinet space. This kitchen brings additional visual interest via its blue tile backsplash, a nice contrast with the all-white cabinets and countertops.

In this townhouse renovation, a more efficient kitchen with updated appliances and wider work surfaces was a must. A Spanish-style tile backsplash does the double trick of punching up the white cabinets and making the ceiling feel even higher.

Space is at a premium in this converted barn, so a small eat-in kitchen was added directly under the sleeping loft. Double wall ovens and a stovetop built into the island countertop further maximize the room available in the transitional-style kitchen.

Bright green barstools draw the eye to the butcher-block-topped island in this kitchen. The room has an easygoing transitional style, while the white palette keeps things feeling crisp and light.

In this sleek, modern kitchen design, a large peninsula helps to extend the functional counter space, while also adding a breakfast bar to give the homeowners a casual dining option.

Sleek white cabinets combine with smooth gray countertops and a chic tile backsplash in this micro house's kitchen. The light hues and clean lines visually expand the space.

A vaulted ceiling, clean white walls and a front door with large glass panels help make this small kitchen and living area feel bright and open. White Shaker cabinetry conceals a small refrigerator, full-sized dishwasher, microwave and toaster oven. A farmhouse sink and barn-style pendant lights speak to a modern farmhouse aesthetic — as does the open shelving with beadboard backing. Saddle-style barstools provide additional seating.

This sleek white kitchen features a pop of navy with statement velvet bar stools. The lucite bases keep the furniture as airy and open as the cabinetry.

High ceilings and sleek, white cabinets shine in this high-rise, luxury kitchen. Enjoy a cup of coffee from the marble waterfall edge kitchen island, or take in the skyline scenery seated at one of the avant-garde, brass-toned barstools.

The antique wood mirror in the kitchen is one of the places designers aimed to incorporate some of the building's church history. The mirror's ornate carvings are lightened by the slim pendants and bright white cabinetry.

The kitchen contrasts hickory wood floors and exposed wood beams with airy details like white walls, countertops and a backsplash. Dome-shaped pendants and angular barstools with round seats are a fun mix of shapes in the open concept space.

Hosts Chip and Joanna Gaines completely transformed the Jonklaas's kitchen by removing the wall to the dining room and creating a more open flow to the space. They decided to keep the original cabinets, but to paint them bright white and to add new hardware. Wood floors, granite countertops, a natural stone backsplash and stainless appliances were installed. The outdated wallpaper was removed and the walls were painted light blue. Two modern pendant light fixtures illuminate a new kitchen island, as seen on HGTV's Fixer Upper.

The kitchen takes a colorful, industrial turn, showcasing Naomi’s fondness for metallics. The island is topped with an oxidized, steel countertop. The material is a unique twist on the usual granite or marble found in most kitchens. The steel top will patina over time. Its rough-hewn texture is also a pleasing contrast to the stainless steel refrigerator and brass elements in the kitchen. Cabinets in a gray-blue tone contrast with the brass pendant overhead. Naomi discovered the pair of vintage white bar stools and painted the legs gold for a finishing metallic touch.

A center island is number one on many kitchen renovators’ wishlists, but a large, built-in island doesn’t always fit the budget or the space. No matter, freestanding islands perform the same functions, adding counter prep space and storage, but usually require less floor space and cash — as designer Liz Miller found in her own home. "The freestanding island was a must in a small kitchen with two little kids. When we need more space, to say, have an impromptu dance party, or when we have friends over, we just push the island against the side wall to open up the room," she says.

White marble tile beautifully blends the white details with the gray lower cabinets in this modern kitchen. Floating shelves fit the modern style and provide space for decorative, open display. The hardwood floor grounds the cool-toned, bright room.

This kitchen has performs double duty as a cooking space and dining area. Sleek vintage swivel counter stools provide seating along the counter. Small red details create an accent throughout the room agains the charcoal gray walls and cool toned design.

At under 1,000 square feet, a tiny, open concept beach bungalow features this white, bright, small, but functional, kitchen.

A blue-gray island and matching range hood add a fun dash of color to this white transitional kitchen. Stainless steel appliances round out the streamlined look.

Clean lines and touches of rich wood creates depth in this small kitchen. A wood waterfall counter was added to the island to create a dining space.

The designer of this modern home's interior incorporated the owners' extensive art collection and created installations throughout the space. Here, a cheeky 'Eat Me' sign floats above the kitchen's peek-through window.

Designer Sarah Richardson gives this small, open, white kitchen a cheery feeling with pops of sunny yellow while the gray stone floors ground the space.

Despite its size, this small apartment boasts a sophisticated galley kitchen packed with top-of-the-line amenities. Glass-front doors keep the cabinetry from weighing down the space, while a teal runner points to the eclectic living room just beyond the fridge.

Separating the kitchen and living room spaces, a small bar adds casual seating and provides a place to house the stove. Covering this bar is antique barn wood that has been repurposed to create a rustic, farmhouse look in this updated kitchen. As seen on America's Most Desperate Kitchens.

You can never have too much storage space — especially in the kitchen. While it's true that white makes a small kitchen appear larger, cleverly working in storage like this shallow undercabinet shelf will make the most of the space you have.

This small kitchen is packed with personality, from the striped subway tile backsplash and metal industrial stools, to the green cabinets.

Designer Tyler Karu added a bright paint stripe on the brick wall so that the exposed brick doesn't feel too overwhelming. The rustic mirror is from Portland Architectural Salvage, and he chose a marble subway tile from Home Depot for the backsplash.

An all-white color palette makes this small kitchen feel bright, fresh and breezy. Open shelving pairs with a white tile backsplash for a stylish yet timeless design.

The vaulted ceilings show the true pitch of the house over the living area, and make the entire home feel more spacious and inviting, while the warm tones in the wood accent wall compliment similar notes in the dining chairs and chandelier. The ceilings were originally much lower and were raised at the time that a wall separating the dining room from the kitchen was removed.

The small kitchen doesn't scrimp on quality, with gourmet-grade appliances like a stainless steel mini fridge, dishwasher and range. A hanging rod keeps cooking tools up off the counter.

The layers of neutral colors in this kitchen give the space a polished, sophisticated look. The double pendant lights over the sink is an unusual, but stylish light fixture for a kitchen.

This kitchen has everything the owners need: floor-to-ceiling cabinets, stainless appliances and a large eat-in island. Chrome pendant lights complement the airy aesthetic and brighten the room at the same time.

This kitchen gets a dose of fun style thanks to blue cabinets. The color is a refreshing neutral, providing a backdrop for patterned shades, a geometric backsplash and plush rug.

The espresso color of this kitchen's cabinetry spills over into the living space through its use in sophisticated bar seating and geometric bookshelf. Details like marble counter top, chic modern faucet and intriguing glass pendant lights create a high-end luxury within the small space.

Contemporary barstools, reflective gray back splash and metallic glass pendant lights add shimmering style to this kitchen area. Shelving built into the bar and above the sink provides necessary storage for the smaller space.

This modern, white kitchen features wooden and tile accents, lots of recessed lighting, and plenty of storage.

This contemporary kitchen was featured in the HGTV Smart Home 2013 and is located in Jacksonville, FL. The kitchen has white cabinets and a mostly neutral color scheme adorned with blue kitchen furnishings. Pendant lights hang from the ceiling and highlight the small island in the center of the kitchen.

This modern kitchen features painted seafoam green cabinetry paired with a black and gray mosaic tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances. Modern pendant lighting hangs over the kitchen island, while three metal stools line the kitchen island, creating the ideal spot for casual dining.

Fixer Upper Hosts Chip and Joanna Gaines turned the once disastrous room into a bright, clean kitchen with new cabinets, wood floors, Carrera marble countertops and light gray paint with white trim. The old drop ceiling was removed, adding height to the room, and a wooden support beam was added. A subway tile backsplash, floating wood shelves and stainless steel appliances were also installed. Client Clint Harper added the finishing touches to the kitchen by making a beautiful island and vent hood out of reclaimed wood, as seen on HGTV's Fixer Upper.

This charming cottage kitchen features visually interesting wood in the cabinets as well as exposed wooden beams in the ceiling and a wooden eat-in peninsula.

Fixer Upper hosts Chip and Joanna Gaines painted one wall a neutral gray and brought in shiplap for a feature paneled wall, matching detail in other parts of the home. A white subway tile backsplash and quartzite countertops add a modern element to the rustic space. Industrial-style shelving made from plumbing pipes and wood planks offer open storage, and a custom kitchen island made from vintage wood contributes style and utility in the kitchen.

The vintage feel of this kitchen was preserved thanks in large part to the '50s style refrigerator, while Mediterranean tile lines the walls. Mercury-glass mirrors were added to the cabinet doors in order to brighten the tiny space.