Best ideas for small kitchens in 2017

BACKLESS STOOLS

A trio of backless stools can slip under the counter to save space in this tight Alabama kitchen by Susan Ferrier. The room being, unified by their cream color blends in with the island. "You do not need the eye to stutter in a little space," she says.

MONOCHROME TILE

"The kitchen is a great size, but little by Dallas standards," Craig Schumacher says of the Texas kitchen he shares with partner Philip Kirk. They averted an extensive remodel by installing inexpensive white and black tile and painting cabinets Benjamin Moore Brilliant White. An extensive ironstone collection overflows from shelves to walls.

Space-Economy Sensation

The owners with this American bungalow desired to make their small kitchen exotic. Dark cabinets with brown-and-black tiger striping makes to get a slick, modern look, while the light solid-surface backsplash creates a bold comparison. The layout makes the most of very little countertop space having a wenge butcher block that slides over the sink. A dining table on casters enables an eight-seater when not in use, to slide underneath the island.

Custom kitchen cabinetry

WHITE CABINETRY

Ashley Whittaker gutted a Nyc apartment's kitchen, replacing the dark cabinetry and terracotta tiles with white cupboards and Carrara marble. "The room now feels two times as large," she says. The slender table provides additional counter space and doubles as a breakfast nook. Rather than recessed lighting, she selected a birdcage lantern from the HomePort Collections. "It's whimsical," she clarifies. "When you are dealing with a small apartment, why not make the kitchen feel like another decorated room?"

SUBWAY TILE

To fake a bright farmhouse kitchen in a Manhattan apartment, Celerie Kemble painted the cabinets Benjamin Moore's White Dove. The white-tiled walls, as well as brass hardware as well as a milk-glass chandelier, create the illusion of added sun.

METALLIC SHEEN

Her Nyc kitchen might be on the small side, but designer Sheila Bridges didn't let that cramp her style. An elegant silvery-blue wallpaper adds some unexpected excitement to some tiny space.

MIRRORED BACKSPLASH

High contrast is meant by high style in this Chicago kitchen quantifying just 105 square feet. Designer Summer Thornton sets a tone that is refined with monochrome. Add treasures that are classic, some mirrors and — suddenly — a room sparkles.

STRIKING LEDGE

Although his customers requested a bank of open shelving, designer Grant K. Gibson added a single ledge to their galley kitchen. "One shelf is simple and dynamic," he says. "You have to be able to conceal litter, which way, you'll be able to rotate your groups!"

Dazzling Backsplash

The wall between an adjoining living space and this tiny kitchen was removed to make room for more storage. Visual separation involving the rooms was sustained having an island-breakfast bar. While polished and brushed stainless tile forms a standout backsplash putting the sink made for more food prep space.