Wetherby Contemporary Kitchen, London

Accent with blackWhite is, without doubt, one of the most effective design devices for making a small space appear larger. This petite kitchen has undergone a wraparound white job, with rich, dark timber floors adding contrast and depth. Scatter with a few black appliances for a fresh, modern tempo.

4. Learn to love your functional kitchen Yes, we get it, in an ideal world you’d probably like a professional-quality stove, a huge island and a separate breakfast bar with six bar stools. But in fact, if you have a stove, fridge, sink and enough counter space for a chopping board and toaster, you’re doing just fine. The key is making the space you have both functional and appealing to use. This all-white kitchen is spot-on: tiny but modern and chic.

Best for value: Laminate Think laminate and nasty, cheap, landlord-issue fake wood might spring to mind. But hold on a minute. Laminate (ultimately a chipboard, ply or MDF core coated in plastic) has come a long way, and there are lots of superior versions around that look brilliant and are great value. You can fake just about anything you wish: granite, slate, oak. An unfussy plain white laminate, as in this smart compact kitchen, can also look simple and perfectly lovely. It’s hard to beat if you’re on a shoestring and, even better, laminate can be fitted DIY, if you’re up to the job. However, remember to protect your benchtop when chopping food or removing oven trays, as this type of benchtop can get damaged easily. Remember also that the very cheapest laminates could end up being a false economy.How much does a kitchen benchtop cost?

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Additional counter / storage space in narrow kitchen.