Modern Small Kitchen Ideas

Thick Ledge

While our 2017 Kitchen of the Year didn't skimp on space, San Francisco designer Jon de la Cruz employed plenty of efficient secrets to max out the room. The chunky 11/4-inch-thick Caesarstone counter extends up the wall to the bottom of the window, creating a place for a soap dispenser (or wine glass).

Black Cabinetry

At a Manhattan apartment, the existing kitchen cabinets were painted Benjamin Moore Aura in Black. "I wanted it to look less boring and more such as a intelligent butler's pantry," designer Lilly Bunn states. The Roman shade is in Holland & Sherry's Belfour linen.

Matching Trim

In a 295-square-foot Brooklyn studio apartment designed by Nick Olsen, the kitchen nook, done in green and white to blend in, has a helping of charm with grosgrain ribbon trim and a painted plaid backsplash.

Rolling Ladder

Adding extra storage up top is a good concept, if you can reach, that's. Katie Ridder set up a rolling ladder (just like the library!) In this great kitchen to access cabinets.

Mirrored Cabinets

Antiqued mirrored glass on cabinet doors enlarges the little kitchen at a Brooklyn townhouse adorned by Jonathan Berger. Granite countertops and backsplash in Imperial White are out of E. Stone.

Stovetop Shelf

To expand a tiny kitchen in his San Francisco apartment, designer Scot Meacham Wood added extra shelves. The cabinetry is in the Interior Semigloss at Scuba Black of Ralph Lauren Paint. The drapes are a Christopher Hyland plaid.