Top 50+ Small Kitchen Ideas to Make Your Space Feel Bigger

10) Take a Maximalist Approach

10) Take a Maximalist Approach, 16) Make the Most of Kitchen Corners, 17) Bring in a Dining Table, 18) Mount a Metal Rack, 20) Keep It Classic, 21) Let Counters Play Double Duty, 24) Install a Pegboard Wall, 25) Add Sleek Open Shelving, 26) Go Big With Art, 29) Infuse Color With Tiles, 34) Add Task Lighting, 36) Go Bold on Top, Neutral on Bottom, 39) Get Smart With Floating Shelves, 40) Keep Most-Used Items on Shelves, 41) Extend Tile from Countertop to Ceiling, 44) Disguise Your Dishwasher, 45) Double up on Pattern and Color, 46) Try Backless Stools, 47) Craft a Wine Nook, 48) Invest in a Rolling Kitchen Cart, 49) Use Vertical Space

Go with over-the-top patterns, colors, rugs and decorative accents. Piling it on with purpose will help your space feel cozy, not overwhelmed when properly executed.

16) Make the Most of Kitchen Corners

10) Take a Maximalist Approach, 16) Make the Most of Kitchen Corners, 17) Bring in a Dining Table, 18) Mount a Metal Rack, 20) Keep It Classic, 21) Let Counters Play Double Duty, 24) Install a Pegboard Wall, 25) Add Sleek Open Shelving, 26) Go Big With Art, 29) Infuse Color With Tiles, 34) Add Task Lighting, 36) Go Bold on Top, Neutral on Bottom, 39) Get Smart With Floating Shelves, 40) Keep Most-Used Items on Shelves, 41) Extend Tile from Countertop to Ceiling, 44) Disguise Your Dishwasher, 45) Double up on Pattern and Color, 46) Try Backless Stools, 47) Craft a Wine Nook, 48) Invest in a Rolling Kitchen Cart, 49) Use Vertical Space

Learn to work with the space you have by capitalizing on every nook and corner. If your actual kitchen is small, there may be a small crevice or awkward nook that can be reworked into additional kitchen space.

17) Bring in a Dining Table

10) Take a Maximalist Approach, 16) Make the Most of Kitchen Corners, 17) Bring in a Dining Table, 18) Mount a Metal Rack, 20) Keep It Classic, 21) Let Counters Play Double Duty, 24) Install a Pegboard Wall, 25) Add Sleek Open Shelving, 26) Go Big With Art, 29) Infuse Color With Tiles, 34) Add Task Lighting, 36) Go Bold on Top, Neutral on Bottom, 39) Get Smart With Floating Shelves, 40) Keep Most-Used Items on Shelves, 41) Extend Tile from Countertop to Ceiling, 44) Disguise Your Dishwasher, 45) Double up on Pattern and Color, 46) Try Backless Stools, 47) Craft a Wine Nook, 48) Invest in a Rolling Kitchen Cart, 49) Use Vertical Space

Due to the placement of a back door, this kitchen is split in two parts, leaving a lot of open floor space. It's the perfect opportunity to bring in a small dining set.

18) Mount a Metal Rack

10) Take a Maximalist Approach, 16) Make the Most of Kitchen Corners, 17) Bring in a Dining Table, 18) Mount a Metal Rack, 20) Keep It Classic, 21) Let Counters Play Double Duty, 24) Install a Pegboard Wall, 25) Add Sleek Open Shelving, 26) Go Big With Art, 29) Infuse Color With Tiles, 34) Add Task Lighting, 36) Go Bold on Top, Neutral on Bottom, 39) Get Smart With Floating Shelves, 40) Keep Most-Used Items on Shelves, 41) Extend Tile from Countertop to Ceiling, 44) Disguise Your Dishwasher, 45) Double up on Pattern and Color, 46) Try Backless Stools, 47) Craft a Wine Nook, 48) Invest in a Rolling Kitchen Cart, 49) Use Vertical Space

Skip a decorative backsplash and hang this metal rack instead. Attach metal hooks to hang pots, pans, pitchers, cutting boards and other cooking must-haves.

20) Keep It Classic

10) Take a Maximalist Approach, 16) Make the Most of Kitchen Corners, 17) Bring in a Dining Table, 18) Mount a Metal Rack, 20) Keep It Classic, 21) Let Counters Play Double Duty, 24) Install a Pegboard Wall, 25) Add Sleek Open Shelving, 26) Go Big With Art, 29) Infuse Color With Tiles, 34) Add Task Lighting, 36) Go Bold on Top, Neutral on Bottom, 39) Get Smart With Floating Shelves, 40) Keep Most-Used Items on Shelves, 41) Extend Tile from Countertop to Ceiling, 44) Disguise Your Dishwasher, 45) Double up on Pattern and Color, 46) Try Backless Stools, 47) Craft a Wine Nook, 48) Invest in a Rolling Kitchen Cart, 49) Use Vertical Space

Pair classic horizontal subway tile with a creamy, all-white palette to nail a classic look. For a little drama, choose geometric flooring tile.

21) Let Counters Play Double Duty

10) Take a Maximalist Approach, 16) Make the Most of Kitchen Corners, 17) Bring in a Dining Table, 18) Mount a Metal Rack, 20) Keep It Classic, 21) Let Counters Play Double Duty, 24) Install a Pegboard Wall, 25) Add Sleek Open Shelving, 26) Go Big With Art, 29) Infuse Color With Tiles, 34) Add Task Lighting, 36) Go Bold on Top, Neutral on Bottom, 39) Get Smart With Floating Shelves, 40) Keep Most-Used Items on Shelves, 41) Extend Tile from Countertop to Ceiling, 44) Disguise Your Dishwasher, 45) Double up on Pattern and Color, 46) Try Backless Stools, 47) Craft a Wine Nook, 48) Invest in a Rolling Kitchen Cart, 49) Use Vertical Space

Blending seamlessly with the kitchen counter, this built-in peninsula offers additional surface space for meal prep. Later, pull out the backless stool and there's a convenient spot to work, entertain or enjoy meals.

24) Install a Pegboard Wall

10) Take a Maximalist Approach, 16) Make the Most of Kitchen Corners, 17) Bring in a Dining Table, 18) Mount a Metal Rack, 20) Keep It Classic, 21) Let Counters Play Double Duty, 24) Install a Pegboard Wall, 25) Add Sleek Open Shelving, 26) Go Big With Art, 29) Infuse Color With Tiles, 34) Add Task Lighting, 36) Go Bold on Top, Neutral on Bottom, 39) Get Smart With Floating Shelves, 40) Keep Most-Used Items on Shelves, 41) Extend Tile from Countertop to Ceiling, 44) Disguise Your Dishwasher, 45) Double up on Pattern and Color, 46) Try Backless Stools, 47) Craft a Wine Nook, 48) Invest in a Rolling Kitchen Cart, 49) Use Vertical Space

Paint a pegboard in a cheery hue to create a functional focal point. Once attached, load it up with some of your kitchen must-haves — measuring cups, wooden spoons, cast iron skillets and more.

25) Add Sleek Open Shelving

10) Take a Maximalist Approach, 16) Make the Most of Kitchen Corners, 17) Bring in a Dining Table, 18) Mount a Metal Rack, 20) Keep It Classic, 21) Let Counters Play Double Duty, 24) Install a Pegboard Wall, 25) Add Sleek Open Shelving, 26) Go Big With Art, 29) Infuse Color With Tiles, 34) Add Task Lighting, 36) Go Bold on Top, Neutral on Bottom, 39) Get Smart With Floating Shelves, 40) Keep Most-Used Items on Shelves, 41) Extend Tile from Countertop to Ceiling, 44) Disguise Your Dishwasher, 45) Double up on Pattern and Color, 46) Try Backless Stools, 47) Craft a Wine Nook, 48) Invest in a Rolling Kitchen Cart, 49) Use Vertical Space

Suspend open shelving from the ceiling or hang a rack high on the wall to add height and create the illusion of more space. At the same time, the added storage will minimize clutter on the counter.

26) Go Big With Art

10) Take a Maximalist Approach, 16) Make the Most of Kitchen Corners, 17) Bring in a Dining Table, 18) Mount a Metal Rack, 20) Keep It Classic, 21) Let Counters Play Double Duty, 24) Install a Pegboard Wall, 25) Add Sleek Open Shelving, 26) Go Big With Art, 29) Infuse Color With Tiles, 34) Add Task Lighting, 36) Go Bold on Top, Neutral on Bottom, 39) Get Smart With Floating Shelves, 40) Keep Most-Used Items on Shelves, 41) Extend Tile from Countertop to Ceiling, 44) Disguise Your Dishwasher, 45) Double up on Pattern and Color, 46) Try Backless Stools, 47) Craft a Wine Nook, 48) Invest in a Rolling Kitchen Cart, 49) Use Vertical Space

Just because you're working with a small space, doesn't mean you can't display your art collection. Use a mix of small and large prints to create a gallery wall that adds dimension to your kitchen.

29) Infuse Color With Tiles

10) Take a Maximalist Approach, 16) Make the Most of Kitchen Corners, 17) Bring in a Dining Table, 18) Mount a Metal Rack, 20) Keep It Classic, 21) Let Counters Play Double Duty, 24) Install a Pegboard Wall, 25) Add Sleek Open Shelving, 26) Go Big With Art, 29) Infuse Color With Tiles, 34) Add Task Lighting, 36) Go Bold on Top, Neutral on Bottom, 39) Get Smart With Floating Shelves, 40) Keep Most-Used Items on Shelves, 41) Extend Tile from Countertop to Ceiling, 44) Disguise Your Dishwasher, 45) Double up on Pattern and Color, 46) Try Backless Stools, 47) Craft a Wine Nook, 48) Invest in a Rolling Kitchen Cart, 49) Use Vertical Space

Bring a bold backsplash all the way to the ceiling to emphasize the height of the room. A skylight window also helps draw the eye upward.

34) Add Task Lighting

10) Take a Maximalist Approach, 16) Make the Most of Kitchen Corners, 17) Bring in a Dining Table, 18) Mount a Metal Rack, 20) Keep It Classic, 21) Let Counters Play Double Duty, 24) Install a Pegboard Wall, 25) Add Sleek Open Shelving, 26) Go Big With Art, 29) Infuse Color With Tiles, 34) Add Task Lighting, 36) Go Bold on Top, Neutral on Bottom, 39) Get Smart With Floating Shelves, 40) Keep Most-Used Items on Shelves, 41) Extend Tile from Countertop to Ceiling, 44) Disguise Your Dishwasher, 45) Double up on Pattern and Color, 46) Try Backless Stools, 47) Craft a Wine Nook, 48) Invest in a Rolling Kitchen Cart, 49) Use Vertical Space

Illuminate a specific area — your prep station, perhaps? — with stylish sconces. Find ones in the same finish as the rest of the kitchen's hardware for consistency's sake.

36) Go Bold on Top, Neutral on Bottom

10) Take a Maximalist Approach, 16) Make the Most of Kitchen Corners, 17) Bring in a Dining Table, 18) Mount a Metal Rack, 20) Keep It Classic, 21) Let Counters Play Double Duty, 24) Install a Pegboard Wall, 25) Add Sleek Open Shelving, 26) Go Big With Art, 29) Infuse Color With Tiles, 34) Add Task Lighting, 36) Go Bold on Top, Neutral on Bottom, 39) Get Smart With Floating Shelves, 40) Keep Most-Used Items on Shelves, 41) Extend Tile from Countertop to Ceiling, 44) Disguise Your Dishwasher, 45) Double up on Pattern and Color, 46) Try Backless Stools, 47) Craft a Wine Nook, 48) Invest in a Rolling Kitchen Cart, 49) Use Vertical Space

Here's a playful way to make your smaller space feel more vertical: go for bright upper cabinets. What's more? This modern kitchen has double-stacked cabinets for a ton of storage space. Keep it neutral on the bottom to create contrast.

39) Get Smart With Floating Shelves

10) Take a Maximalist Approach, 16) Make the Most of Kitchen Corners, 17) Bring in a Dining Table, 18) Mount a Metal Rack, 20) Keep It Classic, 21) Let Counters Play Double Duty, 24) Install a Pegboard Wall, 25) Add Sleek Open Shelving, 26) Go Big With Art, 29) Infuse Color With Tiles, 34) Add Task Lighting, 36) Go Bold on Top, Neutral on Bottom, 39) Get Smart With Floating Shelves, 40) Keep Most-Used Items on Shelves, 41) Extend Tile from Countertop to Ceiling, 44) Disguise Your Dishwasher, 45) Double up on Pattern and Color, 46) Try Backless Stools, 47) Craft a Wine Nook, 48) Invest in a Rolling Kitchen Cart, 49) Use Vertical Space

Don't let windows get in your way. Stretch floating shelves across the entire wall, making sure to leave enough room between them to allow the natural light to come through.

40) Keep Most-Used Items on Shelves

10) Take a Maximalist Approach, 16) Make the Most of Kitchen Corners, 17) Bring in a Dining Table, 18) Mount a Metal Rack, 20) Keep It Classic, 21) Let Counters Play Double Duty, 24) Install a Pegboard Wall, 25) Add Sleek Open Shelving, 26) Go Big With Art, 29) Infuse Color With Tiles, 34) Add Task Lighting, 36) Go Bold on Top, Neutral on Bottom, 39) Get Smart With Floating Shelves, 40) Keep Most-Used Items on Shelves, 41) Extend Tile from Countertop to Ceiling, 44) Disguise Your Dishwasher, 45) Double up on Pattern and Color, 46) Try Backless Stools, 47) Craft a Wine Nook, 48) Invest in a Rolling Kitchen Cart, 49) Use Vertical Space

While, yes, pretty dishware doubles as decor, it's way more practical to load floating shelves with items that you use on the daily, like cookware and mixing bowls.

41) Extend Tile from Countertop to Ceiling

10) Take a Maximalist Approach, 16) Make the Most of Kitchen Corners, 17) Bring in a Dining Table, 18) Mount a Metal Rack, 20) Keep It Classic, 21) Let Counters Play Double Duty, 24) Install a Pegboard Wall, 25) Add Sleek Open Shelving, 26) Go Big With Art, 29) Infuse Color With Tiles, 34) Add Task Lighting, 36) Go Bold on Top, Neutral on Bottom, 39) Get Smart With Floating Shelves, 40) Keep Most-Used Items on Shelves, 41) Extend Tile from Countertop to Ceiling, 44) Disguise Your Dishwasher, 45) Double up on Pattern and Color, 46) Try Backless Stools, 47) Craft a Wine Nook, 48) Invest in a Rolling Kitchen Cart, 49) Use Vertical Space

Help the eye travel from the floor to the ceiling by covering the entire wall with an understated backsplash. Mix in fresh greenery and florals to freshen up the area.

44) Disguise Your Dishwasher

10) Take a Maximalist Approach, 16) Make the Most of Kitchen Corners, 17) Bring in a Dining Table, 18) Mount a Metal Rack, 20) Keep It Classic, 21) Let Counters Play Double Duty, 24) Install a Pegboard Wall, 25) Add Sleek Open Shelving, 26) Go Big With Art, 29) Infuse Color With Tiles, 34) Add Task Lighting, 36) Go Bold on Top, Neutral on Bottom, 39) Get Smart With Floating Shelves, 40) Keep Most-Used Items on Shelves, 41) Extend Tile from Countertop to Ceiling, 44) Disguise Your Dishwasher, 45) Double up on Pattern and Color, 46) Try Backless Stools, 47) Craft a Wine Nook, 48) Invest in a Rolling Kitchen Cart, 49) Use Vertical Space

For those of us with limited cabinet space, a dishwasher can take up half the kitchen. If you want to achieve a clean and streamlined aesthetic, install your dishwasher to fit seamlessly beneath your kitchen counters.

45) Double up on Pattern and Color

10) Take a Maximalist Approach, 16) Make the Most of Kitchen Corners, 17) Bring in a Dining Table, 18) Mount a Metal Rack, 20) Keep It Classic, 21) Let Counters Play Double Duty, 24) Install a Pegboard Wall, 25) Add Sleek Open Shelving, 26) Go Big With Art, 29) Infuse Color With Tiles, 34) Add Task Lighting, 36) Go Bold on Top, Neutral on Bottom, 39) Get Smart With Floating Shelves, 40) Keep Most-Used Items on Shelves, 41) Extend Tile from Countertop to Ceiling, 44) Disguise Your Dishwasher, 45) Double up on Pattern and Color, 46) Try Backless Stools, 47) Craft a Wine Nook, 48) Invest in a Rolling Kitchen Cart, 49) Use Vertical Space

Further proof that small doesn't equal boring. Mix and match different patterns and colors into your space, working your way up from the floors to the ceiling. Here, rich green cabinets are offset by a subway tile backsplash and black-and-white ceramic tile floor.

46) Try Backless Stools

10) Take a Maximalist Approach, 16) Make the Most of Kitchen Corners, 17) Bring in a Dining Table, 18) Mount a Metal Rack, 20) Keep It Classic, 21) Let Counters Play Double Duty, 24) Install a Pegboard Wall, 25) Add Sleek Open Shelving, 26) Go Big With Art, 29) Infuse Color With Tiles, 34) Add Task Lighting, 36) Go Bold on Top, Neutral on Bottom, 39) Get Smart With Floating Shelves, 40) Keep Most-Used Items on Shelves, 41) Extend Tile from Countertop to Ceiling, 44) Disguise Your Dishwasher, 45) Double up on Pattern and Color, 46) Try Backless Stools, 47) Craft a Wine Nook, 48) Invest in a Rolling Kitchen Cart, 49) Use Vertical Space

When living in a small home or apartment, you need all the counter space you can get — even if that means creating your own with a dining room table that serves two purposes. Plus, backless stools can live under the table to conserve space when they're not being used.

47) Craft a Wine Nook

10) Take a Maximalist Approach, 16) Make the Most of Kitchen Corners, 17) Bring in a Dining Table, 18) Mount a Metal Rack, 20) Keep It Classic, 21) Let Counters Play Double Duty, 24) Install a Pegboard Wall, 25) Add Sleek Open Shelving, 26) Go Big With Art, 29) Infuse Color With Tiles, 34) Add Task Lighting, 36) Go Bold on Top, Neutral on Bottom, 39) Get Smart With Floating Shelves, 40) Keep Most-Used Items on Shelves, 41) Extend Tile from Countertop to Ceiling, 44) Disguise Your Dishwasher, 45) Double up on Pattern and Color, 46) Try Backless Stools, 47) Craft a Wine Nook, 48) Invest in a Rolling Kitchen Cart, 49) Use Vertical Space

Turn dead space into a smart storage solution to corral cutting boards, wine bottles and anything else you like to have on hand while cooking.

48) Invest in a Rolling Kitchen Cart

10) Take a Maximalist Approach, 16) Make the Most of Kitchen Corners, 17) Bring in a Dining Table, 18) Mount a Metal Rack, 20) Keep It Classic, 21) Let Counters Play Double Duty, 24) Install a Pegboard Wall, 25) Add Sleek Open Shelving, 26) Go Big With Art, 29) Infuse Color With Tiles, 34) Add Task Lighting, 36) Go Bold on Top, Neutral on Bottom, 39) Get Smart With Floating Shelves, 40) Keep Most-Used Items on Shelves, 41) Extend Tile from Countertop to Ceiling, 44) Disguise Your Dishwasher, 45) Double up on Pattern and Color, 46) Try Backless Stools, 47) Craft a Wine Nook, 48) Invest in a Rolling Kitchen Cart, 49) Use Vertical Space

A stainless steel kitchen island on wheels is made with small spaces in mind because you can move it out of the way when you aren't using it.

49) Use Vertical Space

10) Take a Maximalist Approach, 16) Make the Most of Kitchen Corners, 17) Bring in a Dining Table, 18) Mount a Metal Rack, 20) Keep It Classic, 21) Let Counters Play Double Duty, 24) Install a Pegboard Wall, 25) Add Sleek Open Shelving, 26) Go Big With Art, 29) Infuse Color With Tiles, 34) Add Task Lighting, 36) Go Bold on Top, Neutral on Bottom, 39) Get Smart With Floating Shelves, 40) Keep Most-Used Items on Shelves, 41) Extend Tile from Countertop to Ceiling, 44) Disguise Your Dishwasher, 45) Double up on Pattern and Color, 46) Try Backless Stools, 47) Craft a Wine Nook, 48) Invest in a Rolling Kitchen Cart, 49) Use Vertical Space

Make the most of your space by hanging pots in multiple places. Keep your most-used pots and pans above your oven, and then your speciality cookware above your kitchen island (or the other way around, your call).

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