SMALL KITCHEN DESIGNS

From: http://www.free-home-decorating-ideas.com

Hoover: Simplicity and an inventive use of space make these small kitchens not just functional but beautiful as well!

These small kitchen ideas that will help you make the most of your space:

•   Purge relentlessly and get rid of everything you don't need.
•   Keep your kitchen clutter-free.
•   Invest in small kitchen appliances.
•   Create pull-out and foldaway surfaces.
•   Use the walls for storage.
•   Hang racks and rails from the ceiling for storing pots, pans, and utensils.
•   Put shelves inside as many of the cupboards as you can for twice the storage.
•   Use the backs of doors for spice racks or utensil storage.
•   Put drawers at the bottom of your cabinets behind the kick-plate.
•   Buy a cutting board that fits over the top of the sink.
•   Use shiny surfaces and glossy paint to make your small kitchen feel bigger.

Storage is always a big issue in small kitchen design. Add wall-mounted racks and shelves to maximize storage. This kitchen is given a modern edge with wall mountedstainless steel shelving.

This is a very efficient and effective small kitchen design -- they've used every bit of available space from the backs of doors to walls. They've even added additional shelving in the pantry to double the storage space. Wall hooks and door racks are essential to a clutter-free kitchen.

If you have the space, buy a rack to hang your pots and pans from the ceiling. Pot hangers are especially nice because they keep your pots and pans from getting scratched and they keep everything within arms reach.

Ikea has a lot of storage options for optimizing a small kitchen. These simple wall mounted systems are great for spices and utensils. Rosle also makes a very nice customizable open kitchen collection.

What a beautiful eclectic kitchen design. By purging everything but the bare essentials, this pint-sized kitchen feels inviting and comfortable.

This miniature galley-style kitchen is perfect for someone who doesn't eat or cook at home very much.

The vintage plates on the wall transform this small kitchen into a quaint little country kitchen design while lovely accessories like the silver tea kettle and retro espresso machine add class.

Small kitchen design ideas always address the need for lots of storage. Furniture on castors and wall-mounted peg boards are a great way to add temporary storage.

The pastel blue and white make this small kitchen feel open and spacious. Modern features like the wall mounted pot rack, retro stools, and stainless steel accessories go well with the vintage cabinets and checkered cork tile floor.

Usually small kitchens are short on wall-space, which makes it hard to personalize with artwork and accessories. In this case, colorful wallpaper adds a lot of character while still leaving room for shelving and extra storage.

Even the smallest kitchen can incorporate a country-cottage kitchen style by keeping it light and airy.