The island was designed to feel like furniture in this compact, narrow space. 2 stools for enjoying a coffee while looking out the sink window. Upper cabinets and wall paint were done in a creamy white paint to lighten the space. Rustic wood cabinets create texture and a connection to nature. Craftsman hardware and a black hood modernize this bungalow while natural colored ceramics like the backsplash tile and pendant lights bring the boho vibe. Adornments are all plants in this Biophilic design.

Kitchenette/Office

Debra Winston, UDCP

The older couple needed a kitchenette to be on the same level as their bedroom. Their large house has three levels, making it a long difficult trek for the couple with health issues. Originally housing a billiard table, this room was converted to house a small kitchenette. A single burner induction cooktop is perfect for them to make their breakfast.

Luxury Tiny Home

Charvold Homes

Small country eat-in kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, granite benchtops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island, grey floor and white benchtop.

The Cottages Erina

Tyrrells Architects

Adaptable kitchen - Photo by Keiren
Small transitional galley eat-in kitchen in Central Coast with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, green splashback, glass sheet splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and no island.

Designer Modern Farmhouse Home

Construction By Maya

Small country eat-in kitchen in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Nakan Base | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Scandinavian Customer Space | WI

Flooret

Inspired by sandy shorelines on the California coast, this beachy blonde vinyl floor brings just the right amount of variation to each room. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.

Spartan Imperial Mansion Renovation

SKP Design

SKP Design has completed a frame up renovation of a 1956 Spartan Imperial Mansion. We combined historic elements, modern elements and industrial touches to reimagine this vintage camper which is now the showroom for our new line of business called Ready To Roll. http://www.skpdesign.com/spartan-imperial-mansion You'll see a spectrum of materials, from high end Lumicor translucent door panels to curtains from Walmart. We invested in commercial LVT wood plank flooring which needs to perform and last 20+ years but saved on decor items that we might want to change in a few years. Other materials include a corrugated galvanized ceiling, stained wall paneling, and a contemporary spacious IKEA kitchen. Vintage finds include an orange chenille bedspread from the Netherlands, an antique typewriter cart from Katydid's in South Haven, a 1950's Westinghouse refrigerator and the original Spartan serial number tag displayed on the wall inside. Photography: Casey Spring

Vacation Home

Creative Kitchen Designs, Inc.

Dave M. Davis Photography
This is an example of a small transitional l-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, coloured appliances, vinyl floors and a peninsula.

linear lines modern city apartment peninsular layout kitchen

Newcastle Kitchen & Bedroom Co

Clean lines and simplicity in furniture design can help create an illusion of greater space in a modest sized room, as demonstrated in this modern city apartment. The peninsular layout provides a continuous preparation surface and forms a separation between cooking and living areas whilst at the same time retaining an open-plan feel.

Condo Kitchen Remodel

Edge Construction

Beautiful transformation! Sink was moved over, Island counter made one level, upgraded cabinets and added crown molding...perfect for entertaining!
Small traditional u-shaped kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors and a peninsula.

New Boston Barn Conversion

The Muir Showrooms

The dramatically veined quartz is the homeowner's favorite part of the kitchen.
Design ideas for a small country l-shaped separate kitchen in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island, brown floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Budget Minded Single Family Kitchen Remodel

TriEx Development

Small transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, no island, brown floor, white benchtop and vaulted.

Rosario

Maximus Development Inc.

Small transitional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sacramento with no island, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, grey floor and beige benchtop.

Pacific Station

RG Design Studio Inc.

Seating vignette at condo kitchen island
Design ideas for a small contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island and grey benchtop.

Craftsman Home

R.A. Stone | Interior Designs

A small kitchen gets a makeover. We used painted cabinets to compliment the existing wood trim and wall of cabinets. White counter tops brighten the space. a white back splash with green glass accents were used to tie it all together. A large Farmhouse sink was added. Due to it's location beside the door to the back yard, we selected a counter depth refrigerator.

Waterfall Kitchen Design in Mason, MI

McDaniels Kitchen and Bath

This transitional style kitchen design in Mason, MI maximizes the available space in the narrow kitchen layout. The dark shaker cabinetry from Aristokraft Cabinetry utilizes every inch of space to create clever storage solutions including a peninsula with full height storage cabinets. The kitchen cabinets incorporate customized storage solutions like the rollout trays, undercabinet trash pull outs, and deep drawers. The SSU quartz countertop in white beautifully contrasts the dark wood cabinetry and includes a stunning waterfall edge. The cabinetry is also complemented Jeffrey Alexander hardware. GE Profile Slate appliances feature throughout the kitchen design, along with a stainless chimney hood. The color scheme is pulled together by a stylish and practical Hydrocork Flooring black vinyl floor.

Corner Lazy Susan detail.

Unique Techniques

Lazy Susan corner cabinet accessories. Photograhy by Dave Adams Photography
Photo of a small transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Sacramento with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, grey floor and white benchtop.

Garage Apartment to Guest House - Kitchen

PRIME1 Design

Design ideas for a small modern l-shaped kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, black appliances, vinyl floors, grey floor and grey benchtop.

Koreatown Full Home Remodel

Shulmen Inc.

This is an example of a small contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, a peninsula, grey floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen and Powder Room Remodel, Washington, DC

CARNEMARK design + build

Durable Quartize counters in the color of sea pearl — a serene blend of greys — seem to change slightly with the weather in the park, adding interest and elegance to the space. To make the most of the natural scenery and light, we uncovered a partially blocked window, dramatically amplifying the room’s natural light and unobstructed views. Multiple lighting sources within the space include hood, recessed and under-cabinet LEDs. The result: an airy, well-organized space our clients will enjoy for years to come. Photography by Anice Hoachlander

Small Kitchen with Vinyl Floors 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!