Small Kitchens 26 Ideabooks

How do you get storage, prep space, cooking space and a washer-dryer into 40 square feet? Ask Palmer Thompson-Moss, who did just that for... more »
From unfolding apartments to clever remodels to creative rentals, these 10 tiny kitchens show that their owners and designers haven't just learned to deal with small spaces — they've embraced them. With solutions including cutting boards on drawers... more »
Kitchens tend to be laid out with their counters, cabinets, appliances and fixtures in a few shapes; the layouts are typically U shapes,... more »
I’d be willing to bet that when you think about your dream kitchen, it doesn't include the word "tiny." Yet that's the reality that many of us live with: skimpy counter space, a cramped work triangle and precious little space for appliances. If you're... more »
When you have a small kitchen, it's easy to start moaning and groaning about it. Steve Justrich, on the other hand, celebrates his kitchen's lack of square footage. "My philosophy is not to have to walk more than three steps between counters and appliances,... more »
A kitchenette, which is simply a small kitchen, can provide all the cooking necessities for a smaller living space. It also can provide a welcome layer of convenience in a bigger house. Whether you're downsizing, moving into a microunit... more »
This 64-square-foot kitchen in Melbourne might not be terribly small, but it certainly felt that way with a big swinging door and massive brick wall blocking off any open space. The couple who live here wanted to reveal the room's potential, and hired... more »
Despite a complete remodel, this 1920s row house in Jersey City, New Jersey, still has its original eclectic character. For the kitchen the homeowners wanted more room and a playful look that felt period-appropriate. Cousins and designers Anthony... more »
When it comes to kitchen layouts, certain alphabet letters get all the love. There's the U shape, the L... more »
We lived in our house for 12 years before we remodeled our kitchen. For 12 years we had original 1941 cabinets, stained Formica counters and a collection of the cheapest white appliances available. Basically, a version of what many homeowners and renters... more »
The original kitchen in this midcentury Austin, Texas, home had its charms, but its closed-off layout and old appliances signaled that it was time for an update. Architect Cindy Black of Hello Kitchen worked... more »
Although she's been desperate enough to wash dishes in her bathtub, Yossy Arefi-Afshar can find plenty of things to love about her tiny rental kitchen in New York. A lack of storage... more »
Small spaces tend to make people feel either liberated or limited. From the amazing dishes Shanna Mallon of Food Loves Writing whips up, you wouldn't think she was working out of a simple 100-square-foot... more »
Beyond the great recipes, Kate Taylor's adorable blog Cookie + Kate teaches the average cook that determination and creativity are the keys to a great meal.... more »
Cara Eisenpress decided a long time ago that the size of her kitchen would have nothing to do with what she would cook. This New York blogger, writer, food stylist and recipe developer... more »