Denise Baur Photography

Unlike the traditional complicated old world style kitchen that can be hard to maintain its good look; the modern minimalism kitchen has grown more popular because of its simple and uncomplicated look and most of all: its easy-to-clean characteristic. The streamlines and smooth surface brings a fresh atmosphere to the whole area. A 3000K-4000K color for lighting is recommended in this case to enhance the easy-chic style; index too low might ruin the ‘clean’ look and index too high will make the area look too ‘cold’.

BAY AREA EICHLER

Gilmans Kitchens and Baths

A Gilmans Kitchens and Baths - Design Build Project White shaker cabinets were used in this Eichler kitchen to keep the space bright and simple. The double sided cabinets add a twist to an otherwise typical galley kitchen, creating an Open Galley kitchen, with bookcases on one side and an oven cabinet on the other side. Open shelves served as cookbook storage on one end of the island and the entire kitchen served as walls to three different spaces - the dining room, living room and kitchen! PHOTOGRAPHY: TREVE JOHNSON CABINETRY: KITCHEN CRAFT

Ashley Avila

Monteforte Construction Inc.

Old world charm service area. Warm cabinets with glass display fronts. Brick side wall and mahogany flooring.

NYC Small Apartment

Kamen Tall Architects, PC

Galley Kitchen with white custom cabinets and highly patterned encaustic tile back splash. Joanne Tall

Strait Lane Estate

Mary Anne Smiley Interiors

Part of an award wining kitchen project, this "Service" pantry is totally outfitted with everything a caterer will need to provide for entertaining behind the scenes so that the main kitchen can be kept clean and neat for guests who invariably end up in the kitchen. Includes beverage drawers, ice maker, glassware dishwasher, cloth lined silver cabinet, tray storage, and lots of storage for fine china and glassware, as well as food storage with sliding glass doors. the metallic auto paint on cabinets and stainless mesh inserts in doors give a cutting edge effect to a well organized and stylish pantry. Photographer:Dan Piassick

Divine Kitchens LLC

Divine Design Center

Sanchez New Construction

Mastercraft Wood & Hardware

Custom Small pantry for a kitchen closet gives this small space a practical and stylist look. Find everything easily and display all your groceries organized and creatively.

Walk In Larder Design

The Rigid Kitchen Company

WOW | this walk in pantry has to be the talking point of this kitchen. The walls are filled with open shelving as a way to put all the bowls, jars and goods on display. The base units are the perfect storage to declutter your main kitchen worktops. An ideal hideaway or a vision of beauty - This pantry is both.

Arrowhead Farmhouse

Cummings Architecture + Interiors

With expansive fields and beautiful farmland surrounding it, this historic farmhouse celebrates these views with floor-to-ceiling windows from the kitchen and sitting area. Originally constructed in the late 1700’s, the main house is connected to the barn by a new addition, housing a master bedroom suite and new two-car garage with carriage doors. We kept and restored all of the home’s existing historic single-pane windows, which complement its historic character. On the exterior, a combination of shingles and clapboard siding were continued from the barn and through the new addition.

Kitchen area and Appliances

ING Construction

Additional Dwelling Unit / Kitchen area with Appliances in Complete Additional Dwelling Unit Build. Build; Framing of ADU, installation of drywall, insulation, all electrical and plumbing needs, plaster and a fresh paint. Finish Carpentry, installation of all cabinets and appliances.

Brookside Kitchen

FORWARD Design | Architecture

Bob Greenspan

Cottage Renovation

Mark Hannula Construction, Inc

Built in kitchen pantry with wine cubbies.

Kitchen Pantries

DESQ Office Solutions

Master Walk-In Closet & Pantry- Duluth, Georgia

Artisan Custom Closets

This organized custom pantry utilizes every inch of available space with continuous corner shelves on both sides and drawers in between to maximize storage. The open shelf above the drawers is the perfect place to place items after shopping while you sort and store them away. Pullout baskets and scoop front drawers with 100% extension runners ensure that all items are easy to access. 100% extension runners are a standard at Artisan Custom Closets.

Walk in pantry

Modern Design Cabinetry

Cabinet material: Painted Door style: raised panel with applied moulding Cabinet style: frameless Counter tops: granite Backsplash: subway tile and glass mosaic Custom cabinetry by Modern Design

Culver City - Kitchen Remodel

Luxe Remodel

Lakefront Conservatory Home Cabinetry

Geneva Cabinet Company, LLC

GENEVA CABINET COMPANY, LLC. Lake Geneva, Wi., Builder Lowell Custom Homes., Interior Design by Jane Shepard., Shanna Wolf/S.Photography., Butlers Pantry with white recessed panel cabinetry, Hafele Hardware and Ashley Norton refrigerator pulls

Small Kitchen Pantry 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!