Space Saving Kitchen Remodeling, 50 Small Kitchen Designs and Organization Tips

A small kitchen can be truly tiny, about 27 to 54 sq ft (3 to 6 square meters). If you cook a lot and in a variety of ways, and want to have all the essential kitchen appliances, your kitchen remodeling project can be a challenge. Small kitchen designs are about space organization and furniture placement so that every inch works. Space-saving ideas and small kitchen design ideas from the Lushome collection can help transform your home.

A small-kitchen approach to kitchen design emphasizes vertical storage and multifunctional items. The main principle is to remove everything from the work surface except what is used daily. Sliding systems save up to 30 percent of usable space compared to swing cabinets, making the most of small spaces. Space-saving kitchen remodeling can start with a lower-cost organizing project that doesn’t require replacing furniture.

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Small kitchen design ideas

In many old homes, a kitchen gets a minimum of footage. At the same time, many people cook at home. Restaurants are expensive, and homemade food is healthier while preserving the important family tradition of cooking and sharing meals at home. There are smart ways to adapt a contemporary, space-saving kitchen design to limited space.

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Kitchen organization

Modern apartments are more spacious, but space-saving and organizing ideas are beautiful trends in kitchen decorating. The first thing is to create an empty work surface. Spice jars, knife stands, decorative boards, or other small kitchen accessories need to be in cupboards. All that remains on the work surface is practical and everyday: a kettle, a slow cooker, and a coffee machine.

Vertical storage ideas

Vertical storage transforms kitchen walls. Rails with hooks above the countertop, small shelves for spices in identical jars, and magnetic knife holders are efficient space-saving ideas. Cabinet storage organization can also be vertical. Pot lid stands, cutting board holders, plate organizers, hanging baskets under the upper cabinets that hold fruits, vegetables, and kitchen towel rails are practical space-saving ideas.

Kitchen cabinets

Sliding systems, rather than swing doors, are ideal for a small kitchen. Pull-out systems, drawer organizers, and carousel systems are modern, practical, space-saving ideas that help keep countertops clear. A basic set of pull-out baskets for a corner cabinet is convenient.

Space-saving kitchen appliances

Contemporary kitchen appliances that combine multiple functions, such as a stove, oven, microwave, and steamer, save space in small kitchens. For example, a slow cooker can cook rice and stew meat, make soups, and even bake bread. Eliminating bulky kitchen appliances frees up storage space in small kitchens.

Multifunctional furniture

Kitchen islands and tables on wheels are also popular space-saving ideas. During cooking, a table serves as an additional work surface. The principle of keeping a small kitchen looking spacious and functional is simple. After cooking, everything returns to its place. It takes only 5-10 minutes to restore an order and declutter after cooking.

Easy kitchen remodeling ideas

You don’t need to change the whole kitchen design at once. Start small. Remove anything from the countertop that you use less frequently than daily. Find a place in the cabinets for the blender, toaster, and extra jars. Buy cabinet inserts and wall organizers. Use lid stands, drawer dividers, and shelf inserts that double the capacity. Hang up the railing. Move stuff to the wall and get rid of excess, like tableware, used as decorations. In a small kitchen, every item should work hard. Small kitchens can be cozy, functional, and comfortable. The problem is not the kitchen’s size, but how well it is organized, cleaned, and decluttered.

  by Ena Russ   
   19.02.2026