Size isn’t everything when it comes to a great kitchen.
With a little bit of creativity and an eye for functionality, the smallest of kitchens
can turn into magazine-worthy rooms.
Whether it’s a coat of paint on the cabinets or a complete re-haul, there are always things
you can do to improve your kitchen.
We hope these 10 0small kitchen remodels inspire you!
Number 1.
Before The stark contrast between the white appliances
and dark stained-everything make this kitchen feel outdated, dark, and cramped.
An open floor plan would help create more flow in this space, too.
After Dorsey opted for a backsplash of white subway
tiles and tore down the wall of cabinets separating the kitchen from the living space to make
it feel more open and spacious.
The kitchen island also introduces extra seating and useable space.
Number 2.
Before This kitchen isn't in need of a major facelift,
but it could use a few updates to make it feel more sophisticated, stylish, and contemporary.
After While this kitchen didn't undergo any huge
renovations, it looks decidedly better.
With a makeshift kitchen island that provides extra work space and storage, fresh white
paint, and more task lighting instead of a retro ceiling fan, it's good to go.
Number 3. before
Sara Davis wasn’t too fond of the original kitchen in her home, which featured dated
cabinets and appliances and a “frustrating” layout that closed it off from the rest of
the downstairs.
after In addition to opening up the wall between
the kitchen and living room, Sara brought a modern feel to the space with new paint,
pulls, and fixtures.
Another great fix: pulling out the kitchen island to deepen the room and leave more space
to walk around.
Number 4. before
Joanna Hawley describes the original kitchen in her tiny bungalow as “dark, dingy, and
very, very sad.”
Judging by the after though, it’s now anything but.
after Joanna embraced a tuxedo look for her small
kitchen remodel, with black shaker cabinets, Polycor Georgia Marble counter tops, and brass
accents to bring the whole room together.
Number 5. before
Nobody understands the pains of a small kitchen quite like Christina Dennis of The DIY Mommy,
who has now renovated not one but two tiny campers for her family.
after With a little of paint and an eye for functional
details, Christina totally transformed this camper’s kitchen into a truly cheery space.
We especially love the vintage-inspired mint green lower cabinets, as well as the cute
little shelf under the sink.
Number 6. before
Cori George wasn’t in love with her dated kitchen, none of which matched her bright,
fun, and colorful style.
after This refresh took $2,500 and some hard work,
but there’s no arguing with these great results.
Cori and her husband Ryan refinished and painted the cabinets and swapped out the tile counters
for butcher block.
Number 7. before
Beth Light had a pretty big job ahead of her when she took on her parents’ small kitchen
remodel.
The uninspired space left a lot to be desired—including a keen lack of personality.
So how’d she turn it around? after
This kitchen came to life with cabinetry and tasteful touches like open shelving and a
newly centered sink.
The former drop ceiling was evened out to enlarge the space, while subway tiles extend
all the way up for a continuous, finished look.
Number 8. before
We have nothing against blue and white and definitely love a great '80s-inspired design
moment, but we're happy to report that this kitchen was totally gutted.
after While the layout of this kitchen is great
as is, it could use an upgrade style-wise.
Plus, it needs more overhead task-lighting and statement lighting.
Number 9. before
For this food blogger, a tiny kitchen packed into a corner was a far cry from what she
needed for her recipes. after
That's why she went all out with her renovation, tearing down walls and adding serious counter
space in a neutral white.
Number 10. before
This 1980s home featured dated, wooden cabinets and a layout that made the room feels smaller
and more compact than the reality.
after After ditching some upper cabinets and adding
a dreamy counter in the middle of the room (not to mention a total color overhaul), this
kitchen feels totally modern.