A large two-pane window adds to the light and spacious feel of this kitchen. Earthy and industrial kitsch best describe this fun and welcoming kitchen. With warm, natural colors and exposed ceilings, you’ll feel right at home with this urban loft feel. It has large, spacious countertops, and beautiful tile backsplash, and wood veneer cabinets. The large copper light and built-in eating area with odd-angled floor tiles create a fun atmosphere for dining with family and friends.

• On an average, a kitchen in the West would have five to six spices at most.
• Without them, another lighting solution is required, so instead I might include wall lights on swing arms that can be angled to suit.
• Infuse a modern kitchen with character and charm by using a vintage farm table as an island — as Amy Sklar of Sklar Design does here.
• Make your U-shaped kitchen functional with a kitchen triangle layout.

An exhaust fan can quickly eat into the upper space of a small kitchen. Streamline your design and save space by opting for a slick design, as pictured here. Another way to make a fridge feel more seamless in a small kitchen is to hide it altogether. This is a splurge and requires some careful measuring and installation, but the result is a more streamlined appearance. (It’s located on the middle right in this design by Unique Kitchens and Baths).

Eat-In Galley Kitchen

The floor to ceiling cabinetry is a warm, neutral tone with clean lines and plentiful storage. Light wood, natural cabinets and white countertops are a quintessential contemporary kitchen look. The result is a bright and airy kitchen, perfect for gathering friends and family. Contemporary kitchens that feel more like living areas than cooking spaces are a welcoming decorating trend. This chic and inviting kitchen by Alys Design combines a cozy dining space with custom cabinetry.

• With more than 20 years of design experience, Suzanne lives and breathes interiors and style.
• Beautiful blue ceramics stand out on the open shelves, while brass cup pulls continue the traditional kitchen style.
• Though we love stick-on tile and removable wallpaper, Sara Toufali of Black and Blooms created a mini garden in her rental kitchen to bring some life into the space.
• A floral arrangement by Rambling Rose enhances the English countryside aesthetic.”Being a quintessential Devon cottage, it was already full of charm but quite neutral in terms of color,” she says.

The designer went with a midcentury-modern-inspired look throughout the space, as seen in the cream-and-wood cabinetry, brass fixtures, and frosted white pendants. Hamui believes painting cabinets a solid, matte color can have a big impact when renovating a kitchen. “Another instant and simple modification is to change the hardware while following the pre-drilled existing holes,” he says. “Also, adding an interesting stone countertop can completely change the appearance of a kitchen with minimal on-site work.” These upgrades can also work in a small kitchen. Varying shades of green are all the rage right now (but that doesn’t mean there’s no longer room for white kitchens). Can’t figure out if a butcher block countertop or vintage furniture is right for your design scheme?