Stylish Kitchenset Ideas For Small Apartments – As someone who has never had a large kitchen in any apartment I’ve lived in, I really love and appreciate the clever ideas that come out of designing a small space (and most importantly, kitchens). I have to get a little creative with this particular type of room, so if you have a small kitchen that you want to renovate, I’m in your shoes. Actually, I’m in your shoes right now! Every day I look at my sweet little kitchen and ask, “How can I make you better?! Talk to me!” So my hope today is to inspire some fun ideas that you can use whether you’re a renter or a renovator. Maybe I’ll get some fun ideas too 🙂
Design by Project M Plus | Styled by Velinda Hellenandemily Edith Bowser | Photo Bysara Ligoria-Tramp | From: New Design Rules
Stylish Kitchenset Ideas For Small Apartments
Okay, okay, I know you saw this kitchen last week, but I thought it should be first since this is the inspiration for this post. I think the most compelling first idea to steal is a timeless design concept. While it was photographed and styled for Em’s new book, this kitchen was actually designed at least seven years ago. Can you tell?? no one. Classic materials (white oak, white marble), a neutral but chic color palette, clean lines, and simple appliances are all ingredients for a kitchen design that will look appealing for many years.
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Design by Project M Plus | Styled by Velinda Hellenandemily Edith Bowser | Photos Bysara Ligoria-Tramp | From: New Design Rules
One thing Ryan pointed out in the post was how the island and kitchen counters were made from the same marble. Not only is it simple and elegant, but it also helps make that corner area more cohesive. Your eyes can also relax. That’s a big deal because they went open-shelf. As you’ll see in a moment, I’m a big fan of open shelving when it makes sense. I especially think small kitchens are the perfect place for them. Why? Well, you don’t need a ton of dishes, glassware, etc. if you live alone or with one other person. This makes it easy to maintain and keep everything organized. It also opens up the upper part of your kitchen, making it feel bigger and lighter in appearance. Finally, it’s an easy way to spruce up your kitchen and give it some personal style. You can easily add color with plates or glasses, style some beautiful pots and pans, and the sky’s the limit. It’s a fun playground 🙂
Oh, and I definitely have to mention that island’s Transformer-like abilities. As shown above, it can be an island, but it can also be a table. If necessary, it can be moved to the center of the studio and become a dining table for four people (maybe even six :))
Design Jess Bunch | Sarah Ligoria-Tramp | from:jess’ moto: You should see how she hacked her rental kitchen
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Here is my old little oasis. While I don’t miss the lack of usable closed storage (look for the cabinet facing the stove – less than easy access) and the dirty flooring, I do miss everything else. This kitchen DIY was a true labor of love, prompting my father to turn me down because of my “specific and detailed” requests.
Design Jess Bunch | Photos by Sarah Ligoria-Tramp | from:jess’ moto: You should see how she hacked her rental kitchen
So what did I actually do with my tiny kitchen?? Fun fact: This wasn’t the smallest kitchen I’ve ever lived in – hey, San Francisco! Well here is the list:
If you’re wondering if I removed the upper cabinet doors, I didn’t. They already were. Although I think they had doors at one time. I loved styling them and displaying all the things I loved to see and use. Having doors would have been such a missed design opportunity in my opinion. If you have enough closed storage, take some (or all) of your upper cabinet doors and paint them all the same color so it looks intentional (if they’re not all the same color already). I am actually considering this in my new kitchen.
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Then on the left is my other love – my old feast. See, I could have plunked down a nice bistro table and a couple of dining chairs and called it a day. But a) I wanted to make things more complicated, but more b) I wanted to really use as much square footage as possible – something everyone should try to do when designing a small space. each inch Counting Also, I can say from experience, it felt like the area was huge. I temporarily set up a bistro there and made it really small.
All the wood pieces were made from stair risers! This means that the front of each part was already round. Now, I was lucky that my dad had friends with cool tools that could go around corners and sides very easily. But if you want to make a bench or a banquette between two walls, you don’t have to worry about it! Then I made those blue velvet backrests with my cousin (no sewing machine required) and the brass poles were Restoration Hardware curtain rods cut from their outlet store that my dad’s girlfriend found. I’ll go into all the details in the original post, but I want to show you that even if you’re renting, there’s still more you can do. Don’t let “I rent” stop you from truly designing a home that you really love.
My only regret in the kitchen (besides not doing anything on those floors) is that I didn’t get a whimsical roman shade for the window. Always room for improvement right?? ?
Designed by Velinda Helen | Sarah Ligoria-Tramp | From: Velinda’s take on a small kitchen makeover (with tons of smart storage hacks)
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Welcome to Velinda’s basement apartment kitchen. It lives in an apartment, or as she kindly refers to it, “a 400-square-foot little hobbit-home that sits on top of my 980-square-foot bungalow,” which she rents out. There are really a lot of ideas, so hugs. First, let’s talk about appliances. That little oven you see there is actually a 5-in-1 oven! According to her, “It bakes, grills, broils, cooks, microwaves…and can fit into a 24″ cabinet.” I’m sorry to report that I don’t think one is available anymore, but you get the idea, when it comes to appliances and small spaces, see what you can combine. .
What she did was take a standard size sink and turn it on its side. I’ll let her tell you why:
“I don’t want the standard, mini-kitchen sink. I wanted something that would fit in a stock pot or dutch oven but maximize counter space. So I turned a regular sized sink to the side…which means the drain is not centered. Uncouth, I know, but it used every inch the narrow 20″ wide (yet 24″ deep!!) base cabinet allowed. Also, the garbage disposal (which was a must for me) was moved to one side instead of centered, freeing up half of the cabinet, maximizing storage space underneath!
Brilliant, isn’t it!!!!? Also, notice how she chose a wall-mounted faucet because she didn’t need the counter space when the sink’s orientation was turned. It all feels so intentional…because.
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Designed by Velinda Helen | Photos by Sarah Ligoria-Tramp | From: Velinda’s take on a small kitchen makeover (with tons of smart storage hacks)
Velinda also mentioned that she chose glazed Zellige tiles to help light the surroundings. This is a great way to make the space feel bigger. It’s like a mirror, but without having to look at yourself! Basically, think twice before using a matte tile in a small kitchen for this reason.
And did you notice those beautiful super skinny shelves?? Since she made a big design statement with the tiled walls and hood, opting for those slim metal shelves was a smart choice to not overwhelm the space and compromise on essential storage. Plus, they look great!
One last little kitchen hack by Velinda (but seriously read her whole post) is the metal bars she used as a kitchen tool storage rack. One is a hand towel bar next to the hood for heavy dishes and the other is a tie bar on the side of the cabinet. It was the perfect size, had plenty of hooks, and helped free up drawer space. It’s necessary when the kitchen is fun 🙂
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Yes, I am talking about those DIY vinyl floor tiles. How cute do they look? All for under $50! It’s not the only idea to steal, though