Total gut kitchen remodel created this open floor plan with lots of built-ins to optimize storage. Apron sink, microwave drawer, Jenn-air fridge and gas range; all appliances in stainless steel finish. Damianos Photography

Bright and airy cottage kitchen with natural wood accents and a pop of blue.
Inspiration for a small coastal single-wall vaulted ceiling open concept kitchen remodel in Orange County with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz countertops, blue backsplash, terra-cotta backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops

Kitchen - small transitional kitchen idea in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and multicolored countertops

Countertop Material: Quartz Brand: Silestone Color: Copper Mist Installation for: Dynamic Cabinets Installation located in Bismarck, ND Photo by Alison Sund

Inspiration for a small contemporary galley porcelain tile and beige floor open concept kitchen remodel in Phoenix with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, metallic backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Open concept kitchen with a French Bistro feel. Light maple wood shelves on custom made brackets. Photo: Emily Wilson
Small eclectic l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen photo in Las Vegas with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

A classic white kitchen serves as the homes hub for entertaining, meals and catching up with friends and family
Small transitional l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen photo in Richmond with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

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Eat-in kitchen - small traditional l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Example of a small danish l-shaped light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen design in Salt Lake City with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

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Eat-in kitchen - small modern l-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Nashville with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

A young family moving from Brooklyn to their first house spied this classic 1920s colonial and decided to call it their new home. The elderly former owner hadn’t updated the home in decades, and a cramped, dated kitchen begged for a refresh. Designer Sarah Robertson of Studio Dearborn helped her client design a new kitchen layout, while Virginia Picciolo of Marsella Knoetgren designed the enlarged kitchen space by stealing a little room from the adjacent dining room. A palette of warm gray and nearly black cabinets mix with marble countertops and zellige clay tiles to make a welcoming, warm space that is in perfect harmony with the rest of the home. Photos Adam Macchia. For more information, you may visit our website at www.studiodearborn.com or email us at info@studiodearborn.com.

Small mid-century modern l-shaped exposed beam open concept kitchen photo in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, green backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and multicolored countertops

Small danish l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz countertops, beige backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Photography by Brett Bulthuis
Eat-in kitchen - small eclectic u-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

This single family home had been recently flipped with builder-grade materials. We touched each and every room of the house to give it a custom designer touch, thoughtfully marrying our soft minimalist design aesthetic with the graphic designer homeowner’s own design sensibilities. One of the most notable transformations in the home was opening up the galley kitchen to create an open concept great room with large skylight to give the illusion of a larger communal space.

Eat-in kitchen - small contemporary galley dark wood floor, brown floor and exposed beam eat-in kitchen idea in Wilmington with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite countertops, metallic backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and multicolored countertops

This coastal, contemporary Tiny Home features a warm yet industrial style kitchen with stainless steel counters and husky tool drawers with black cabinets. the silver metal counters are complimented by grey subway tiling as a backsplash against the warmth of the locally sourced curly mango wood windowsill ledge. I mango wood windowsill also acts as a pass-through window to an outdoor bar and seating area on the deck. Entertaining guests right from the kitchen essentially makes this a wet-bar. LED track lighting adds the right amount of accent lighting and brightness to the area. The window is actually a french door that is mirrored on the opposite side of the kitchen. This kitchen has 7-foot long stainless steel counters on either end. There are stainless steel outlet covers to match the industrial look. There are stained exposed beams adding a cozy and stylish feeling to the room. To the back end of the kitchen is a frosted glass pocket door leading to the bathroom. All shelving is made of Hawaiian locally sourced curly mango wood. A stainless steel fridge matches the rest of the style and is built-in to the staircase of this tiny home. Dish drying racks are hung on the wall to conserve space and reduce clutter. The centerpiece and focal point to this tiny home living room is the grand circular-shaped window which is actually two half-moon windows jointed together where the mango woof bar-top is placed. This acts as a work and dining space. Hanging plants elevate the eye and draw it upward to the high ceilings. Colors are kept clean and bright to expand the space. The love-seat folds out into a sleeper and the ottoman/bench lifts to offer more storage. The round rug mirrors the window adding consistency. This tropical modern coastal Tiny Home is built on a trailer and is 8x24x14 feet. The blue exterior paint color is called cabana blue. The large circular window is quite the statement focal point for this how adding a ton of curb appeal. The round window is actually two round half-moon windows stuck together to form a circle. There is an indoor bar between the two windows to make the space more interactive and useful- important in a tiny home. There is also another interactive pass-through bar window on the deck leading to the kitchen making it essentially a wet bar. This window is mirrored with a second on the other side of the kitchen and the are actually repurposed french doors turned sideways. Even the front door is glass allowing for the maximum amount of light to brighten up this tiny home and make it feel spacious and open. This tiny home features a unique architectural design with curved ceiling beams and roofing, high vaulted ceilings, a tiled in shower with a skylight that points out over the tongue of the trailer saving space in the bathroom, and of course, the large bump-out circle window and awning window that provides dining spaces.

The stylish modern condominium shown above is the work of Tiffany and Ryan Otte. The couple owns a general contracting construction company, ROC Home Pros, based in St. Paul, Minnesota. This is the sixth project where they have teamed with CliqStudios designer Melissa Thill to create kitchens for urban dwellers. An open kitchen, always on stage, needs to blend with the living area and offer a visual feast. In the modern condo pictured, the clean profile and smooth texture of gray slab door cabinets optimize visual space.

Small beach style l-shaped brown floor open concept kitchen photo in Tampa with white cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island