Discover how to optimize your small kitchen with smart and stylish design tips.
Understanding Small Kitchen Design Challenges
While small kitchens pose challenges, they also inspire innovative solutions that combine efficiency and beauty.
Space-Saving Solutions
Maximize your kitchen’s potential with these practical and stylish space-saving tips:
- Slide-Out Storage: Add efficiency to small spaces with pull-out drawers for organized storage.
- Extendable Workspaces: Foldable counters offer flexibility and functionality in small kitchens.
- Versatile Kitchen Pieces: Add multi-functional pieces like islands with storage or expandable tables.

Design Tricks for Visual Space
Even the smallest kitchens can appear larger with these clever design techniques:
- Brighten Up: Use under-cabinet lighting and strategically placed fixtures to brighten the space and reduce shadows.
- Light Tones: Light colors can make a room feel more open and less cramped.
- Reflective Surfaces: Enhance the sense of openness with reflective materials like glass and polished finishes.
Real-Life Small Kitchen Makeover
A Berkeley Mills project turned a compact 100-square-foot kitchen into a functional masterpiece.
Our team reimagined the space with custom cabinetry that included hidden storage compartments and a sleek pull-out dining table.