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If you need kitchen ideas for small spaces, you've come to the right place. We're here to help you make the most of small kitchen spaces. As well as inspiring you with space saving ideas for small kitchens, you’ll find we stock a wide range of clever products that make the most of any floorplan, including space saving kitchen storage, kitchen bins and under sink options. Read on to find out how we can help you make this heart of the home a stylish and functional space for your customers.
Be Inspired – small kitchen ideas
Kitchen spaces need to serve an ever expanding list of purposes from cooking, socialising and now, home working, but we’re not all blessed with vast open plan areas. Be inspired by these stylish but space-efficient options. You’ll find small kitchen diner ideas, as well as space saving kitchen solutions, that are perfecting for cooking up a storm, as well as entertaining friends.
Kitchen ideas for small spaces
Space saving kitchen storage
Whether you’re working on a small galley kitchen, a tiny L-shaped kitchen or a compact U-shaped kitchen, the right space saving kitchen storage is key. Achieve style and function with solutions that optimise the vertical height of a small kitchen and ingenious corner storage that maxes-out would-be dead space and can even rise and fall at the click of a button.
Space saving kitchen sinks
Sinks can eat up valuable worktop space and make an area feel smaller, but with these space saving kitchen sink options, there’s plenty of room for the washing up as well as the chopping. And why not team a space saving kitchen sink with a boiling water tap for maximum convenience?
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Bespoke Solutions - Häfele Service+ Customised
Working on a small kitchen that needs a bespoke solution? Häfele Service+ Customised is here to support you. Whether you need Bespoke Timber Drawers for a compact kitchen project, or a made-to-measure storage solution, you can get what you need cut, packaged and delivered to meet your brief, with Häfele Service+ Customised.
Space saving kitchen ideas
When it comes to space-saving fittings, look no further than our FREE range of flap fittings. This clever collection of hinges and flap fittings create space saving kitchen cabinetry, with options that swing, fold and move up cabinet doors, to make the most of vertical space. You’ll also find space saving kitchen hinges that are slimline in design for maximum cupboard space. These solutions are also an installer-favourite thanks to their easy installation.
Space saving kitchen bins
It’s easy for homeowners to overlook bins when planning a small kitchen design, but they are a necessity so it's important to factor them into the design. Free standing can take up valuable floorspace, so consider integrated space saving kitchen bins like these solutions from Vauth Sagel that can be installed laterally give high-capacity for waste disposal and recycling, but with minimum millimetres.
Three space saving kitchen tips
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Whether you’re working on a kitchen refresh or a whole new kitchen project, begin planning a compact kitchen by noting what’s already there. When you’re working in a tight space, every millimetre counts so it’s essential your small kitchen design begins with an accurate floorplan, including all the services, such as gas and water. You'll then need to think about how your customer uses the kitchen; what are their day-to-day activities? Are they a keen cook? Who in the family will be using this space and what are their needs? |
When planning a small kitchen, design details are crucial. The colour of the cabinet doors can help make a space feel larger or small, so make sure you look at the full range available in our Aspekt collection. While it might seem a minor detail, handles – or lack of – can make a big difference in a small kitchen. Make an impact with bold contrasting hardware in the latest black or copper on-trend colours, or opt for the sleek handle less styles like Gola Profiles. |
When planning a kitchen, internal details are often the most overlooked but can be the most key. If each cabinet represents 60cm of space, which in a compact kitchen, is a precious quantity, this space needs to be maximised. Think about how the customer will use each drawer or cupboard and pair it with the right internal detail, whether a drawer organiser, wirework basket or hinge for full access. |
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Compact Living design FAQ
| Q | I’d love a larder, but is it possible in a galley kitchen? |
| A | Absolutely! If you’re looking for a larder for a galley kitchen, you’re best to choose a swing out larder option. These clever designs pull out a set of stacked drawers, with the door of the larder swinging out to lean against the cupboard next to it. Perfect for a narrow space. |
| Q | How can I use lighting to make my small kitchen function better? |
| A | Good lighting is crucial in any kitchen, but especially in the compact kitchen. Think about how you’ll use an area – is it for food preparation, where you’ll eat, or both? The beauty of our Loox lighting is its flexibility, meaning it can help transform an area into a different function at the click of a button. Need some help planning your kitchen lighting? Use our Lighting Design Service. |
| Q | I need a home office workspace in my compact kitchen, how can I create a desk space? |
| A | Our swivel table top is the perfect way to create a home office area in a small kitchen. Simple pull it out when you need it, and put it away when you don’t. For more inspiration, take a look at our home office ideas. |
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