Small Kitchen Ideas Modern

Thick Ledge

While our 2019 Kitchen of the Year didn't skimp on space, San Francisco designer Jon de la Cruz employed plenty of efficient tricks to max out the space. The chunky 11/4-inch-thick Caesarstone counter extends up the wall to the base of the window, creating a spot for a soap dispenser (or wine glass).

Singular Shelf

Although his clients requested a bank of available shelving, designer Grant K. Gibson added a single ledge to their galley kitchen. "One shelf is simple and lively," he says. "You need to be able to conceal clutter, also this way, it is possible to rotate your own collections!"

Appliance Garage

To maintain the countertops clean, de la Cruz tucked the toaster and coffeemaker away at a glossy appliance garage, while the rack mixer pops up out of its own designated cabinet thanks to some spring-loaded plate.

Matching Trim

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

Moveable Bar

The galley kitchen in Juan Carretero's New York apartment has two doorways, one of which opens right into the living area. Improve the perspective -- and to acquire area that is counter -- a movable bar on casters spans the gap.

Stovetop Shelf

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