Small Kitchen with an Undermount Sink and Recessed-panel Cabinets Design Ideas

Weather House is a bespoke home for a young, nature-loving family on a quintessentially compact Northcote block. Our clients Claire and Brent cherished the character of their century-old worker's cottage but required more considered space and flexibility in their home. Claire and Brent are camping enthusiasts, and in response their house is a love letter to the outdoors: a rich, durable environment infused with the grounded ambience of being in nature. From the street, the dark cladding of the sensitive rear extension echoes the existing cottage!s roofline, becoming a subtle shadow of the original house in both form and tone. As you move through the home, the double-height extension invites the climate and native landscaping inside at every turn. The light-bathed lounge, dining room and kitchen are anchored around, and seamlessly connected to, a versatile outdoor living area. A double-sided fireplace embedded into the house’s rear wall brings warmth and ambience to the lounge, and inspires a campfire atmosphere in the back yard. Championing tactility and durability, the material palette features polished concrete floors, blackbutt timber joinery and concrete brick walls. Peach and sage tones are employed as accents throughout the lower level, and amplified upstairs where sage forms the tonal base for the moody main bedroom. An adjacent private deck creates an additional tether to the outdoors, and houses planters and trellises that will decorate the home’s exterior with greenery. From the tactile and textured finishes of the interior to the surrounding Australian native garden that you just want to touch, the house encapsulates the feeling of being part of the outdoors; like Claire and Brent are camping at home. It is a tribute to Mother Nature, Weather House’s muse.

Small modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Madrid with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, cement tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and beige benchtop.

Nulla Vale is a small dwelling and shed located on a large former grazing site. The structure anticipates a more permanent home to be built at some stage in the future. Early settler homes and rural shed types are referenced in the design. The Shed and House are identical in their overall dimensions and from a distance, their silhouette is the familiar gable ended form commonly associated with farming sheds. Up close, however, the two structures are clearly defined as shed and house through the material, void, and volume. The shed was custom designed by us directly with a shed fabrication company using their systems to create a shed that is part storage part entryways. Clad entirely in heritage grade corrugated galvanized iron with a roof oriented and pitched to maximize solar exposure through the seasons. The House is constructed from salvaged bricks and corrugated iron in addition to rough sawn timber and new galvanized roofing on pre-engineered timber trusses that are left exposed both inside and out. Materials were selected to meet the clients’ brief that house fit within the cognitive idea of an ‘old shed’. Internally the finishes are the same as outside, no plasterboard and no paint. LED lighting strips concealed on top of the rafters reflect light off the foil-backed insulation. The house provides the means to eat, sleep and wash in a space that is part of the experience of being on the site and not removed from it.

Refined Contemporary Kitchen — A Sanctuary of Light, Luxury & Natural Warmth This beautifully crafted kitchen showcases a seamless blend of natural textures, soft curves, and modern elegance. A sculpted stone island anchors the space with its smooth, organic form, complemented by minimalist timber stools and refined brass accents. Full-height light oak cabinetry wraps the room in warmth while offering concealed, integrated storage that enhances the clean, uncluttered aesthetic. The feature window splashback frames a lush green landscape, introducing natural light and a calming biophilic touch that transforms everyday cooking into an immersive experience. A statement linear pendant with glass globes adds gentle sophistication, while layered LED lighting ensures the perfect ambience throughout the day. Curved architectural detailing at the room’s edge softens the geometry, creating a harmonious transition into the adjoining living space. This interior exemplifies thoughtful design—timeless, welcoming, and meticulously resolved—reflecting the balance of luxury and liveability that defines every Sydney House Design project.

Dreamy Hampton style cabinetry with feature timber laminate shelves
Small scandinavian l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, pink splashback, mosaic tile splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Designed by Jordan Smith of Brilliant SA and built by the BSA team. Copyright Brilliant SA
Photo of a small traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and beige floor.

La reforma de este apartamento, muy próximo a la playa de La Concha, se ha diseñado cuidadosamente para crear un lugar acogedor, armonioso y sereno. Esto se refleja en la elección de materiales y colores naturales como los blancos rotos y tonos tierra. El cambio de distribución ha tenido un papel muy importante, creando espacios abiertos, como es el caso de la cocina-salón-comedor, e intentando optimizar al máximo la luz natural en cada rincón. Además, se han diseñado detalles de carpintería muy especiales como es el caso del cerramiento del salón y las puertas de paso en roble natural, dándole un carácter del que carecía este pequeño apartamento. En cuanto al mobiliario e iluminación, se ha realizado una selección con mucho cariño escogiendo piezas que se adaptan bien al espacio y acompañan a la sensación de amplitud y de calidez.

Committente: Arch. Valentina Calvanese RE/MAX Professional Firenze. Ripresa fotografica: impiego obiettivo 24mm su pieno formato; macchina su treppiedi con allineamento ortogonale dell'inquadratura; impiego luce naturale esistente con l'ausilio di luci flash e luci continue 5500°K. Post-produzione: aggiustamenti base immagine; fusione manuale di livelli con differente esposizione per produrre un'immagine ad alto intervallo dinamico ma realistica; rimozione elementi di disturbo. Obiettivo commerciale: realizzazione fotografie di complemento ad annunci su siti web agenzia immobiliare; pubblicità su social network; pubblicità a stampa (principalmente volantini e pieghevoli).

Originalmente un salón y cocina separados que necesitaban reforma para optimizar la vida de sus habitantes. La propuesta es de una cocina abierta al salón, con un espacio de isla y comedor conectados, que ofrecen una amplitud y mejora de la funcionalidad. El look es contemporáneo y preparado para un ambiente familiar. Los electrodomésticos son todos integrados para obtener una visión limpia de todo el salón abierto. Hemos destacado en color el nicho que enmarca los muebles integrados en la pared para crear profundidad y un toque de estilo personal. Nos encanta jugar con azulejos y texturas en pequeños detalles como es el caso de esta pared que queda enmarcada. Apostamos por un estilo minimalista y neutro donde los materiales y sus contrastes ofrecen la personalidad al proyecto.

Une cuisine sophistiquée où le bleu nuit crée une atmosphère apaisante. Les plans de travail en chêne ajoutent chaleur et raffinement, s'harmonisant avec une crédence assortie. La table à manger, fusionnée au plan de travail, offre un espace convivial. Cette cuisine élégante, combine le luxe intemporel du chêne avec la modernité du bleu nuit, créant ainsi un espace à la fois esthétique et fonctionnel.

Une chambre d’amis discrète et accueillante, ouverte sur la lumière. Située au niveau bas du duplex, cette petite chambre a trouvé sa place dans l’ancienne cuisine. Séparée du séjour et de la cuisine par une porte vitrée en arche réalisée sur mesure, elle préserve l’intimité tout en laissant passer la lumière naturelle. Pensée comme un espace d’appoint élégant, elle offre un cocon calme et bien proportionné pour accueillir les invités.

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Design ideas for a small transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, linoleum floors, no island and green floor.

Small country single-wall eat-in kitchen in Florence with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, panelled appliances, no island, grey benchtop and wood.

Design ideas for a small transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, grey floor, grey benchtop, recessed-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, marble splashback, cement tiles and vaulted.

The formal dining room with paneling and tray ceiling is serviced by a custom fitted double-sided butler’s pantry with hammered polished nickel sink and beverage center.

In a federation-style brick home by the beach, dark wood and walls made the kitchen + dining space dark and pokey. A renovation saw walls removed, spaces opened up and a dated kitchen re-vamped. A feature curved stone effect on the island was strip-lit for ambient night-time dining, and a secret door installed for extra storage. New floors, custom cabinetry, new furniture, lighting and a feature fireplace rejuvenated with kit-kat tiles created an entirely different, more functional and more stylish space.

Cocina integrada abierta al salón, con barra alta de madera y 2 taburetes
This is an example of a small mediterranean single-wall eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, window splashback, panelled appliances, medium hardwood floors, no island and orange floor.

Small transitional u-shaped kitchen in London with beige floor, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances and no island.

cuisine, cuisine ouverte, bar, blanc, bois, contrecollé, céramique blanc, électroménager intégré, hotte encastrée, gazinière, lumineux
This is an example of a small modern u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Paris with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors, multiple islands, grey floor and white benchtop.