Small Condo Kitchen Design Ideas – As someone who has never had a large kitchen in any of the apartments I’ve lived in, I really love and appreciate the clever ideas that come from designing a small space (especially the kitchen). I’ve had to get a little creative with this particular type of room myself, so if you have a small kitchen you’re looking to update, I’ve truly been in your shoes. In fact, I’m in your shoes now! Every day I look at my beautiful kitchen and ask, “How can I improve yours?! Talk to me!” So today I hope to inspire some cool ideas that you can use whether you’re a renter or a renovator. Maybe I have some fun ideas too 🙂

M Plus Project Design | Styled by velinda hellenandemily edith bowser | Photo bysara ligorria-vagabundo | From: New Design Principles

Small Condo Kitchen Design Ideas

Okay, okay, I know you saw this kitchen last week, but since it was the inspiration for this post, I thought it should be the first. I think the first most notable idea to be stolen is the idea of timeless design. Although it was filmed and styled for M’s new book, this kitchen was designed at least seven years ago. Can you tell??? Neither do I. Classic materials (white oak and white marble), a neutral but chic color palette, clean lines, and simple appliances are all ingredients for a kitchen design that will look great for years to come.

Ideas For My Small Condo Kitchen?

M Plus Project Design | Styled by velinda hellenandemily edith bowser | Photos bysara ligorria-tramp | From: New Design Principles

One thing Ryan pointed out in the post was how the kitchen island and countertops were made from the same marble. Not only is it simple and elegant, but it helps make this corner area more cohesive. Your eyes deserve a rest too. This is important because they opted for open shelves. As you’ll see in a second, I’m a big fan of open shelving when it makes sense. I especially think that really small kitchens are the perfect place for them. Why? Well, if you live alone or with just one other person you probably won’t need a ton of plates, cups, etc. This makes everything easier to maintain and look organized. It also opens up the top half of your kitchen, making it appear larger and visually lighter. And finally, it’s an easy way to beautify your kitchen and give it a personal style. You can easily add color with plates or glasses, style beautiful vases and bowls, the sky is the limit. It’s a fun playground 🙂

Small Kitchen Remodeling Ideas

And here is my former little oasis. Although I don’t miss usable closed storage (a hidden cupboard facing the oven – not easy access) and the ugly floor, I don’t miss everything else. This kitchen was a true DIY labor of love that probably made my dad consider disowning me because of my “specific and detailed” requests.

Designed by Jess Bunge Photos by sara ligorria-tramp | By: Jess Moto: You have to see how she invaded her rented kitchen with paint.

So what did I do with my really small kitchen? Fun fact: it wasn’t the smallest kitchen I’ve ever lived in – hey, San Francisco! Well, here’s the list:

If you’re wondering if I removed the cabinet doors from above, I didn’t. They were already like that. Although I think they once had doors. I loved styling them and showing off all the things I love to see and wear. Having doors would have been too little of a design opportunity, in my opinion. So if you have a lot of closed storage space, consider taking off some (or all) of the top cabinet doors and painting everything the same color so it looks intentional (as long as everything is already (not the same color). In fact, I’m considering this in my new kitchen.

Toronto Condo Interior Design — Kalli George Interiors

Then on the left is my other love – my old stool. See, I could make a cute bistro table and two dining chairs and call it a day. But a) I like to complicate things for myself, but also b) I really wanted to use as much square footage as possible – something everyone should try if they have a small space. Every inch. account. I can also say from experience that this made the area feel huge. I had a temporary bistro there and it seemed really small.

All the wooden pieces were made from stairs! This meant that the front of each piece was already round. Now, I was really lucky that my dad’s friends had cool tools that could easily round corners and sides. But if you want to build a bench or stool between two walls, you don’t have to worry about that! Then I made the blue velvet back with my cousin (no sewing machine needed) and the brass poles were cut into curtain rods from Restoration Hardware from their store that my dad’s girlfriend had. I go into all the details in the original post, but I just want to show you that even if you’re renting, there’s a lot you can do. Don’t let “I’m just renting” stop you from truly designing a home that you truly love.

My only regret with the kitchen (besides not doing anything with the floor) is not getting a weird Roman shade for the window. There is always room for improvement

Designed by Welinda Helen Photo by Sara Ligoria Tramp | By: Welinda’s Small Kitchen Makeover (With Lots of Clever Storage Hacks)

Ideas: Stylish & Streamlined Condo Kitchen Design Ideas

Welcome to the kitchen of Welinda’s basement apartment. She lives in an apartment, or as she affectionately refers to it, “a little 400 square foot hobbit house with my 980 square foot bungalow on top of it,” which she rents. There are many ideas, so collect them. First, let’s talk about the equipment. That little oven you see is actually a 5-in-1 oven! According to him, “it can bake, broil, broil, cook and microwave… and it fits in a 24-inch cabinet.” I’m sorry to say that I don’t think there are any more available, but you get the point, when it comes to appliances and small spaces, see what you can combine.

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Designed by Welinda Helen Photos by sara ligorria-tramp | By: Welinda’s Small Kitchen Makeover (With Lots of Clever Storage Hacks)

Welinda also mentioned that she chose these glossy Zellage tiles to help reflect the light. This is a great way to make a space feel larger. It’s like a mirror, but without looking at yourself! Basically, for this reason, think twice before using matte tiles in a small kitchen.

Have you also seen these beautiful ultra-thin shelves? As it defines a spacious design with tiled walls and extractor hood, the choice of these thin metal shelves was the perfect choice to not overload the space, but without compromising essential storage. Plus, they look great!

Welinda’s last little kitchen hack (but seriously read the whole post) are the metal bars she used as shelves to store kitchen utensils. One is a hooded towel rack for heavy dishes and the other is a clip on the side of the cabinet. It was the perfect size, had lots of hooks, and helped free up space in the drawer. Essential when the kitchen is a fun size 🙂

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Yes, I’m talking about those DIY vinyl floors. How good do they look? And it costs less than $50! Not only is it conceivable to steal, but