The kitchen is decorated in dark colors, the dominant of which is gray. Despite this fact, the kitchen does not look too dull thanks to the high quality lighting, which consists of several different types of fixtures. Beautiful miniature ceiling-mounted lamps act as background lighting, while large pendant ones are used here as accent lighting. You can also change the interior design of your kitchen for the better. Our top interior designers are always at your service.

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Chalkhouse Kitchens

The new owners of this traditional semi in Cardiff wanted to create a light, bright sleek kitchen that was contemporary but not stark. Most of thec upboard doors were painted in a soft shade of chalky white whilst the tall larder and fridge were in oak to add warmth and richness to the room. Adding in an open shelving unit in a dark grey to pick up the colour of the quartz worktop brought the separate elements of the room together. The original galley kitchen had been extended to open up the space so to counteract the corridor effect this created we divided the area into kitchen and hallway by making a tall cloaks cupboard and low level area for keys and telephones in white to tie in with the kitchen but create a divide between the two separate areas..

China Pantry

Aidan Design

Angie Seckinger Photography
Inspiration for a small traditional galley kitchen pantry in DC Metro with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Bettendorf Custom Home

Advance Homes, Inc.

Inspiration for a small transitional single-wall kitchen pantry in Chicago.

Adler Kingfisher rd

Neo Building Design

This is an example of a small contemporary l-shaped kitchen pantry in Brisbane with a single-bowl sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

Pinner Pantry

David Aldrich Designs Ltd

David Aldrich
Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped kitchen pantry in London with open cabinets, white cabinets, ceramic floors and no island.

Butler Pantry

mandycbolton

Small transitional galley kitchen pantry in Atlanta with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors and no island.

Park Terrace Designed by Angeline Tellerman

Gilmans Kitchens and Baths

Treve Johnson Photography
This is an example of a small country l-shaped kitchen pantry in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and no island.

Less is More Organizing Projects

Less Is More Organizing Services

A pantry is perfectly organized using glass jars and chalkboard labels. Photo: Less is More
This is an example of a small traditional single-wall kitchen pantry in Miami.

Simple Pantry Organizer

Inspired Closets Pittsburgh

Inspiration for a small contemporary kitchen pantry in Other with open cabinets and white cabinets.

Transitional Kitchen

Photo of a small transitional galley kitchen pantry in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors and no island.

Small Pantry space organized

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small shelving pantry with rustic sliding door re-using former barn door from stables
This is an example of a small country single-wall kitchen pantry in San Francisco.

Potter's Kitchen

Don Foote Contracting

Design ideas for a small eclectic kitchen pantry in Boston.

Golf Course Home Renovation: Butler's Pantry

Corinthian Fine Homes

This homeowner lived on a very prominent golf course and wanted to feel like he was on the putting green of the 9th hole while standing at his family room window. The existing layout of the home had the garage enjoying that view with the outdated dining room, family room and kitchen further back on the lot. We completely demoed the garage and a section of the home, allowing us to design and build with that view in mind. The completed project has the family room at the back of the home with a gorgeous view of the golf course from two large curved bay windows. A new fireplace with custom cabinetry and shelf niches and coffered high ceilings makes this room a treasure. The new kitchen boasts of white painted cabinetry, an island with wood top and a 6 burner Wolf cooktop with a custom hood, white tile with multiple trim details and a pot filler faucet. A Butler’s Pantry was added for entertaining complete with beautiful white painted cabinetry with glass upper cabinets, marble countertops and a prep sink and faucet. We converted an unused dining room into a custom, high-end home office with beautiful site- built mahogany bookcases to showcase the homeowners book collections. To complete this renovation, we added a “friends” entry and a mudroom for improved access and functionality. The transformation is not only efficient but aesthetically pleasing to the eye and exceeded the homeowner’s expectations to enjoy their view of the 9th hole.

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HP Rovinelli Architects

The kitchen was carefully designed to maximize utility within a relatively small space, with cabinets matching an existing pantry that was preserved. Photo by Anthony Tieuli

Clean & Organized Kitchen Pantry

California Closets Southdale

Small arts and crafts l-shaped kitchen pantry in Minneapolis with dark hardwood floors and no island.

Beach Ct. Master Suite & Family Room Addition

H&H Builders LLC

Photo of a small country galley kitchen pantry in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood floors, with island, brown floor and grey benchtop.

1926 Kitchen remodel with waterfall counter top

Murphy Bros. Design | Build | Remodel

Full Overlay, Rift White Oak front panel conceals Subzero drawer-style refrigerator/freezer.
Small contemporary u-shaped kitchen pantry in Minneapolis with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, terrazzo floors, a peninsula, white floor and white benchtop.

Bright Harmony

Colossus Mfg.

Blue penny tile pops against a clean white and natural wood pantry with smart plugs.
This is an example of a small transitional single-wall kitchen pantry in Sacramento with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island and white benchtop.

10th Street Renovation

West End Interiors

Kitchen Renovation, concrete countertops, herringbone slate flooring, and open shelving over the sink make the space cozy and functional. Handmade mosaic behind the sink that adds character to the home.

Small Kitchen Pantry Design Ideas

There’s a lot to consider when it comes to planning your kitchen design. Where do you even start? Gathering some inspiration in a photo gallery is always a good starting point, as looking at different kitchen designs often brings up ideas you haven’t even thought of yet.

Browse Photos of Kitchen Designs for Inspiration and Collect Your Ideas

You can browse through photos of all kinds of kitchen styles, layouts and sizes on Houzz to get started before jumping into any design software or contacting a local professional for help. Here’s a few considerations to keep in mind when planning your kitchen.

1. What Makes a Good Kitchen Design, and Why is it Important?

For starters, you want to find a balance between aesthetics and function. You may have heard of the ‘kitchen work triangle’, which refers to the space between your fridge, sink and stove. You want everything within easy reach when you’re working in the kitchen and look beautiful at the same time. It’s a good idea to take note of both when browsing our photo gallery.

2. Consider Your Space to Determine Your Kitchen Layout

Firstly, consider the space you have, and the limitations that come with it. Do you have a small kitchen and need to maximise your workspace and storage? Can you allow yourself some more space and a big island with seating? Are you designing your kitchen from scratch or renovating an existing design? Which appliances do you already own and what are their measurements? Are there windows you need to take into consideration when planning cabinets? How do kitchen, living and dining areas connect? Depending on your space and needs, you want to use a shape that suits you. U, G, or L-shaped kitchen, with or without island or peninsula? Know your dimensions, plan cabinetry carefully and consider the placement of your appliances. You don’t want to end up with a finished design, only for your significant other to question where the fridge is supposed to go. Consider from the start where your fridge, oven, microwave and sink goes to save yourself from starting again from scratch - remember the kitchen work triangle! You also want to plan the layout of your cabinets. Maybe you’re planning for a pantry and can do with less storage space in your kitchen, so that your design can be one without upper or lower cabinets for a different look. A corner cabinet can be a smart storage solution if you want to keep the look clean and simple.

3. Decide on a Kitchen Style, But Don’t Forget Practicality

You want the style of your kitchen to reflect your personality and taste. We have curated a large array of kitchen styles here at Houzz, from traditional to contemporary to transitional and everything in between. Consider what your cooking style is for a start - Italy is known for its cuisine, so italian kitchen designs are generally popular. Also consider ergonomics - depending on how much time you spend in your kitchen, the height of your counters can make a big difference to your overall health. You also want to consider colour and finishes of cabinets, countertops and splashbacks. Which colour do you want your cupboards to be? Simple, timeless white or rather making a statement in black? Maybe rather a rustic wood? Also consider the colour of your floor - if you have dark floors, you may want to keep cabinets lighter. You could also go for an all-white look and choose black appliances for contrast. Once you know which style you fancy, don’t forget how you will be using the space. You want to keep cooking in mind, as well as how easy to clean and maintain the space will be. How many cooks do you need to accommodate? Do you have kids around? How much storage do you need? Maybe you want to go for open shelves rather than cabinets and allow for easy reach of key items you use when cooking. Again - remember the triangle! Lastly, choose lighting that both enhances the look of your kitchen as well as your cooking performance, providing light in all the right places.

4. Be Conscious of Your Budget

No matter what you plan for your kitchen design, cost is always a big factor. Be sure to plan with your budget in mind. It may make more sense to go for a modular kitchen design rather than custom build. You can save a lot of money if you get at least 3 estimates from professionals before locking in the job. And don’t forget to allow a 20% buffer for emergencies. Once you are ready to hire a pro, our directory will help you find one, no matter where you are. So whether you're looking for an Interior Designer in Melbourne or an Architect in Sydney, you can be sure to find a qualified expert for the job!