Small kitchen ideas for a small family home

Lei Adrienne Segovia—Homify Lei Adrienne Segovia—Homify
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Food is definitely the way to anyone's heart (and stomach), and the kitchen is the only area in the house where the gastronomical magic happens. For any home dweller, the kitchen actually is one of the most essential parts of the household where style and comfort needs to be presented. Cooking can be fun, but it can be more enjoyable with the help of some stylish tips in the kitchen. 

Today at Homify, we're showing our readers that small spaces don't have to be small in style. In fact, small spaces will bring out the best in an area! Here are lovely small kitchen ideas that will surely look awesome in small family homes. 

Sleek kitchen designs for small spaces

The trend for the 21st century is none other than the modern style genre. A modern design can definitely create a sleek and classy vibe to any kitchen area. The colors, choice of materials, clean lines, and the minimal spaces all fit in one piece in a modern kitchen design. 

Pictured above, the kitchen design features very neutral colors and the strong majority of black. Black makes everything seem posh and modish, which is why it is a crowd favorite in sleek designs. Also, the area shows that small spaces don't have to look uptight. That it why it is best to hire a professional kitchen planner so that he or she will know where to layout the furniture and fixtures. 

Kitchen counters that work in any style

One important component in a kitchen is its counters or countertops. The countertop is the workhorse of the kitchen, hence, it needs to be strong, durable, reliable, and still stylish. There are so many materials to choose from when installing counters. For an instance, if the home dweller opts for a very fresh-looking kitchen design, marble tops or granite counters are too much for that approach. Instead, wooden kitchen counters are the way to go. They blend with a white palette (like in this photo), and they last a lifetime too!

For more awesome ideas, here are 6 best kitchen layouts for the Filipino home.

Hardwood kitchen counters

Speaking of wooden countertops, there are a lot of wooden materials to choose from. This specific kitchen design features the use of hardwood for its kitchen counters. Hardwood is an awesome choice for structures that tend to be used a lot. As noticeable as it is, hardwood is used mainly on floors as floors are always stepped on by home dwellers. Same thing with kitchen counters -- as an area where it is used for cooking at least three times a day everyday, hardwood is the perfect, durable materials for the workhorse of the kitchen.

Attractive kitchen cabinets and drawers

Neutrals and light colors give a lot of light and illusion of wider spaces to your kitchen, but who says bold colors can't? A pop of color can ultimately brighten up any room and liven up the area! Kitchen cabinets painted in attractive hues is one good idea. Cabinets may look hidden behind the counters, but never underestimate these functional components. 

This cool kitchen design highlights the feature of kitchen cabinets painted in warm dark teal. It catches the attention of anyone in the house, plus, it serves as the focal point of the area!

Shabby chic kitchen designs

Another favorite trend in modern kitchen designs is the old-fashioned style of shabby chic. This style is a mix between dainty and rustic. It's also a little of a classic, and a little bit of country. This style is the perfect theme for a small kitchen area. Small spaces tend to look crowded and unappealing, but with a country and dainty palette, everything looks better. 

This kitchen cabinet highlights its lovely pastel colors and country-vibe design. The structure of the cabinets remind us of country log cabin with cabinets and cupboard that look like this. 

Functional kitchen designs

As mentioned above, the kitchen is a workhorse in the entire household. Thus, it is a necessity to have it as functional as possible. Appliances, machines, tools, and everything kitchen-related must be right on-hand for the benefit of the home dweller. That is why a smart kitchen design is important in the layout. This kitchen design might look small for some, but at least, it looks very intact and complete. The steel appliances create a functional area, having it all together in one place, while still exuding style in an industrial approach. 

Multi-functional kitchen cabinets and drawers

The kitchen is a total mess when tools and equipment are all over the place. That's when drawers, cabinets, and shelves come to the rescue. These handy storage elements are right on the spot when it comes to its function, and may need to step up too. Take a look at this small kitchen area -- the drawers all have multi-shelves inside which makes more room for more kitchen tools. It also doesn't look bulky since the design is only one slide away from getting all the kitchen tools at your hand. Plus, most of the slide-in drawers have wooden boards either for a chopping area or just a place to put extra kitchen things on. Stylish and functional!

Kitchen designs with lots of decor

Counters and cabinets are important in any kitchen, but that's not all when it comes to decorating the kitchen with style. Decorative elements spice up any area, especially the kitchen! Check out this cute and lovely kitchen design. Though it has a small space, it's definitely not small in character. The appealing pops of lime green acts as a bold accents to the clean, white palette of the small kitchen design. The photographs also give the design a personalized touch. 

All these amazing layouts are perfect for any small family home. For more ideas on this ideabook, here are 6 amazing ideas for small kitchen and dining spaces!

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