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Whether it’s a matt or gloss finish, lighter shades like Porcelain and Dove Grey are your best options when designing a compact kitchen space,' advises Simon Bodsworth, Managing Director of Daval Furniture. Providing high reflection and fluidity of design, this choice of colour will keep the area bright and create the illusion that the space is larger than it really is.' Storage & organisation Furniture Textiles Kitchenware & tableware Kitchens Lighting Decoration Rugs, mats & flooring Beds & mattresses Baby & children Smart home Bathroom products Laundry & cleaning Plants & plant pots Home electronics Home improvement Outdoor living Food & beverages Christmas Shop Shop by room Simon Temprell at Neptune says it's important to incorporate articulated shelving in corner cabinetry to get the most out of your ‘dead’ space and to use a pantry cabinet to get maximum versatility for your storage solutions. If you can afford to, he suggests installing a Quooker tap, as this will free up kettle counter space. Additionally, the breakfast pantry (or ' bi-folding pantry' as it is also known) has been a growing trend in 2023. It's typically a built-in cupboard and so much smaller than a walk-in pantry but the interior space is still expansive, allowing for small appliances like a toaster and kettle, cookbooks, cereal, plus tea and coffee.

As with any kitchen, large or small, you need to think about the journey. How do you use the space? There's a triangle of use within every kitchen, the journey made from fridge to sink to oven – the key elements that need to be considered. Plan your layout around the best way to use the floorspace. Look to use vertical solutions to make the most of every storage space available. All that said, you can go bold with dark shades. 'Much to contrary belief, bold colours can work especially well in smaller kitchen ideas,' points out Al from Olive & Barr. 'Navy, cobalt, or royal blue add impact and a wow-factor and work especially well when used liberally throughout the cabinetry. Maintain balance with a quartz countertop to keep the room feeling light and airy.' The larder has become a must-have piece in the kitchen, and it makes perfect sense,' says Leisha Norman, kitchen designer at Harvey Jones. 'The great advantage of a larder and its storage capacity is that a kitchen no longer needs to be full of wall cupboards. It frees up entire walls to either be left free or have an attractive piece of artwork, which in turn helps to make it feel less like a kitchen and instead more of a relaxed environment, perfect for open plan living areas.' Lighting is one of the biggest elements of the room’s design which is often overlooked at the early stages,' adds Daniel Bowler, Director, Eggersmann UK. 'This can actually make a big difference to how spacious small kitchen ideas feel when finished and should really be incorporated into the initial layout so that electrical planning can take place early on.' What is the best layout for a small kitchen?

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For centuries, homes have relied on a dedicated kitchen pantry to store dried goods, pots, pans and jars of produce. Pantries are larger, often held in a small or separate room or a closet. Today's walk-in pantry is highly covetable and requires having more space – this dedicated 'room within a room' is perfect if you have a large household. Whether you're looking to design a walk-in pantry or a smaller pull-out larder, your kitchen designer can help you decide how to fit out your dedicated floor to ceiling space with shelving and cupboards to help you store like with like, and cut down on visual clutter. Make every centimetre count by carefully planning your layout and making sure you regularly clear out kitchen paraphernalia you're not using.

Pantries and larders are beautiful and functional ways of storing essentials, white goods, teas/coffees and even wine,' says William Durrant, owner of Herringbone. 'Both are a great option to hide everything away.' Ben Burbidge, at Kitchen Makers says small kitchens needn't compromise on dream layouts. 'Don’t be afraid to include a breakfast bar but try not to make the overall dimensions too big, as it may restrict movement around the kitchen. The area under the breakfast bar can offer ample space for storage and kitchen.'The purpose of a pantry or larder is to provide organised storage for food items, making them easily accessible and keeping the kitchen area clutter-free.

Help your chosen colour go even further in a small kitchen by painting the cupboards in the same colour as the walls. An allover colour scheme helps to keep the look light and airy by seamlessly blending the cabinets into the kitchen walls. Islands are best to be avoided in small kitchen design as they are more space-hungry than people think,' adds Graeme from Second Nature Kitchens. 'You need circulation space around the Island – to ensure you get the best movability and functionality. You could opt for a peninsular to get a similar feel if your kitchen was too small for an island but slightly bigger to accommodate more than galley.' How can I make the most of my small kitchen? Galley kitchens offer a simple and practical option for small kitchens,' adds Matt. 'The great thing about them is that everything is within reach, however, they aren’t really designed for more than one person!' A ceiling painted in an unexpected colour will lead the eye up and create the illusion that your small kitchen is taller than it really is. 'Colour in the kitchen is like seasoning in food – walls and units can appear bland without it,' says Marianne Shillingford, Creative Director, Dulux. ‘For small kitchen paint colours, consider adding a dollop of colour to the ceiling rather than the walls, and if you can paint them, add a splash of colour to the units too.' A larder cupboard is typically a built-in cupboard or cabinet in the kitchen that's easy to reach and ideal for storing dry goods, long-life food and drink. It's a key consideration when deciding on storage solutions for your kitchen design, which is particularly beneficial for those who have a small kitchen. Larders can also be freestanding too, but is often always contained in one cupboard.Opt for handleless designs for a sleek, streamlined appearance.This will maximise the visible space and make your small kitchen ideas feel less cluttered. Boost this effect by keeping to the same materials and colourways. How do I plan a small kitchen? With small kitchen design, considering appliances would be my starting point,' says Sally Hinks, Kitchen Designer, Harvey Jones. 'Any large appliances such as washer/dryers that can multitask are worth considering. Integrating appliances wherever possible will also help open up a space visually and create clean lines. Housing small appliances also makes a difference – boiling taps and integrated microwaves and coffee machines free up valuable space and keep surfaces clear from bulky microwaves and kettles, to create the illusion of more space and a more minimal aesthetic.' Today, the terms 'larder' and 'pantry' are used interchangeably because, after all, they both store food. But there are some differences that we'll outline below. Other popular layouts for small kitchens include U-shaped and galley styles,' continues Matt. 'U-shaped layouts are a great solution to maximise storage and work surface areas, creating a remarkably efficient cooking space. '