Best Home Decor

While small apartments and homes offer plenty of charm, they tend to be lacking when it comes to Workmanship kitchen space. Luckily, there are tons of small kitchen ideas that maximize storage and efficiency. It’s all about working with the layout of your space, whether your kitchen is confined to a single wall, U-shaped, or tucked in a corner. Ahead, we’ve gathered 51 small kitchen design tips to help maximize your space. Whether you’re renovating and starting from scratch or just looking to refresh your existing space, you’ll want to give these a try!

“Open shelves are extremely functional and make it so much easier to access dishes and glasses,” says New York–based interior designer Jenny Wolf, adding that you should think about your kitchen architecturally, as it doesn’t always make sense to have upper cabinets — “especially if the ceilings are 10 feet high.”

Install lights to brighten up the entire kitchen. “You can never have enough lighting in a kitchen, and I always down-light with decorative fixtures over the island and prep station,” says Wolf. Good lighting, plenty of it, is incredibly important while cooking.