Small Kitchen Design Ideas

The beautifully warm and organic feel of Laminex "Possum Natural" cabinets teamed with the natural birchply open shelving and birch edged benchtop make this tight kitchen space a warm and styled place. Also totally loving the white appliances and sink that brighten up the space.
Beautifully warm and organic, this green kitchen has spunk and character, The intricate tiles are eccentric and homey. The white appliances and sink bright up the space and adds contrast to the matt black fixtures. - titustekform

Tatjana Plitt
Small contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, grey floor, grey benchtop, flat-panel cabinets and a peninsula.
Good layout for Mona. But where pantry? - zoe_knight55

Putting cabinetry along the back wall of our Condo project would have looked clumsy butted up against the window. Instead we made this otherwise awkward corner shine with a striking marble splash back to the ceiling. Keeping the upper cabinets white (which keeps the space open and spacious) adding a splash of colour below and hint of timber and brass means that this small kitchen is not small on style.
Similar colour scheme. White cupboard works with marbled surface. Pale green goes well with timber shelves as would an eggshell blue. - webuser_715111434

Photos: @coastalsnaps
Small beach style galley kitchen in Melbourne with quartz benchtops, with island, a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, beige floor and brown benchtop.
I like the beachy feel of this one. - kelly_penn32

The window splash-back provides a unique connection to the outdoors, easy to clean and plenty of light through the day.
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, window splashback, white appliances, with island, white benchtop, quartz benchtops, porcelain floors and grey floor.
Cook top off to the side on the island bench - webuser_721183218

Jack Lovel
Inspiration for a small modern galley kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, panelled appliances and beige floor.
Simple light colors which go really well together. The pastel look is gorgeous. - webuser_937095898

Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sydney with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Inspiration for a small contemporary galley kitchen in Brisbane with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, concrete floors, with island, grey floor and black benchtop.
polished concrete and bench top - webuser_769814998

Scott Burrows
Small contemporary galley kitchen in Brisbane with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, brown floor, white benchtop, an undermount sink, window splashback and medium hardwood floors.
I like that this galley kitchen has a wraparound for counter seating - webuser_72155946

Photography by Capital Image
Inspiration for a small contemporary galley kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black appliances, light hardwood floors, multiple islands, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.
Staircase next to kitchen - klairi

The downstairs of this home has a fully self contained studio apartment. To avoid the space being boring we opted for a subtle mineral coloured cabinetry to tie in the colour of the main part of the house. We needed to be able to create the Kitchenette, Tv cabinet and Laundry space all on one wall.
Ok. So this is a large concept of a kitchenette for our suite but it’s pretty cool - tracey_mullen

Sam Martin - 4 Walls Media
Photo of a small contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, white benchtop, a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets and beige floor.
shows how it can be too white - webuser_434932062

The kitchen performs double-duty with laundry functions under the breakfast bar bench as well as kitchen storage. Broom and pantry storage sit hidden behind minimalist cabinetry. Our goal was to maximise storage and bench space while keeping everything open and airy. The white cabinetry was a deliberate choice to reduce the bulk of so much storage in a smaller space. New insulation (to ceilings, walls and under the floors), European uPVC windows and energy efficient blinds hugely increased the sustainability of the house. A cold, draughty house became warm, inviting and cheaper to heat and cool.
de we want a waterfall counter top? - webuser_872653665

Photographer: Marcelo Zerwes
Design ideas for a small contemporary u-shaped open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, yellow floor and white benchtop.
Would probably prefer this style of adding shelving than the last - one dedicated cabinet, the rest for seating. - jlkj

Inspiration for a small contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, black appliances, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.
small bench and stove above oven - mary_phung44

Vikram Hingmire
Design ideas for a small contemporary kitchen in Sydney with concrete floors and grey floor.
splash back white brick tiles with grey grout and grey paneling on island bench - carmel_bagley

Guthrie Project
Photo of a small contemporary galley kitchen in Sydney with marble benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors, with island, grey floor, white benchtop, flat-panel cabinets and medium wood cabinets.
Neon under cabinet lighting!!! - ohcalioh

B&M Photography
Inspiration for a small transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Brisbane with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.
darker cabinetry with light benchtop? Potentially just upper cupboards, as all dark cabinetry might look too heavy. - tasha_haran