20 Small Kitchen Cabinet Ideas To Maximize Storage In A Compact Space
This post shows you the best small kitchen cabinet ideas to try today!
As someone who doesn’t have a designated pantry area in their home, I really value my kitchen cabinets.
They must be space-efficient while looking good and adding aesthetic value to my kitchen.
I know cabinets are more of an afterthought when designing this part of a house, but I genuinely think they can make or break a kitchen.
Therefore, I would like to lend a design hand and give 20 of the best kitchen cabinet ideas you can use to not only maximize storage space but also add style.
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Flat panel cabinets
Currently, flat panel cabinets that blend seamlessly with no visible handles, aresome of the most modern kitchen cabinet trends.
This design has matte baby blue with edge pulls.
The kitchen backsplash and counters are covered with marble, which perfectly blends with the theme.
Add a glass cabinet
Glass cabinets are sleek and modern, but if you are not ready to go all out, install only one.
Get white concealed cabinetry, and place a few appliances on the counter to keep it simple.
Accent the kitchen with a ribbed wall on one side and a marble backsplash.
White and wood
For a contemporary yet homey kitchen look, install matte white and oak wood flat panel cabinets.
Complement the cabinetswith white acrylic kitchen counters and a wooded island.
Also, get rattan weave high chairs to accentuate the rustic vibes.
Try a U-shaped cabinet layout
A U-shaped cabinet design that covers all three sides of your stove area will maximize your kitchen’s limited space.
This look features matte black cabinets with matching black handles.
The stove backsplash is a light grey marble material and there are wood accents around the space.
Install two-toned cabinets
Two-toned cabinets will create an interesting design in your kitchen.
Start with pristine white cabinets in the upper half, then install cobalt blue ones at the bottom.
Use the same color scheme for your breakfast island and add clear and black light fixtures for contrast.
L-shaped cabinets
An L-shaped cabinet layout will make the most of the corner space.
Get disappearing or hidden cabinets in a neutral taupe color for the upper and lower sections.
Install a kitchen peninsula with a brown fluted design, then cover the floor in polished wood panels.
Overlay cabinets
Overlay cabinets are a more traditional design, and in this case, they are made of oakwood and painted bright white.
Some cabinets have glass crisscross designs, while others are paneled.
Choose metallic hardware, then add a white oak kitchen island in the center.
Go for a matte wood finish
A matte wood finish on your kitchen cabinets will elevate them and give them a sophisticated look.
Start with flat panel maple wood cabinets and cupboards, then add some open shelves on each end.
Install black appliances, then mimic the same wood and black theme in the dining table.
Grey shaker cabinets
Shaker cabinets are minimalistic, simple, and versatile, meaning they can fit into modern and traditional kitchens.
This design features steel grey painted shaker cabinets with geometric-shaped gold knobs.
The kitchen is accented with a black oven, stove top, and hood.
The counters are also white.
Add crown molding
Crown molding at the top of your kitchen cabinets is old-school, but it will give the room a refined appearance.
Get smooth wooden cabinets, then add a simple crown molding design at the top.
Also, have the same cabinetry at the bottom under the white counters.
Add gold hardware
Gold tones will instantly infuse an air of luxury into your kitchen, so start with paneled military green cabinets.
Install gold drop handles and knobs as well as larger bar ones for bigger cabinets.
Complete the look with black marble counters, and reflective gold vases and light fixtures.
Try raised panel cabinets
The decorative edges on these panel cabinets will add classic charm to a plain kitchen.
Install white cabinets with this trim, then fix a white subway tile backsplash to complement them.
The rest of the room should have silver elements with an old-fashioned crystal black chandelier.
Install distressed cabinets
Bring a farmhouse-like ambiance into your kitchen with these distressed cabinets.
The medium wood surfaces have a weathered finish for a more worn-out look.
They have simple black pull-out handles.
The kitchen’s dining table matches the cupboards, while the rest of the room is white with a green floor.
Fluted cabinets
If you want eye-catching kitchen cabinets, consider fluted ones.
The tiny grooves will create visual interest, especially in neutral colors like ivory and cream.
Install them in the upper section and give the others a matte, lusterless finish.
Also, add a few glass-paneled cabinets to enhance the aesthetic.
Open shelves
Kitchen cabinets don’t have to have the typical door design.
You can try open shelving.
For this look, install matte grey hidden cabinets on one side of the room and an open shelf unit on the other.
For the open shelves, have a grey marble backdrop with light wood shelves and decorative picture frames.
Stick to tall cabinets
Tall kitchen cabinets maximize narrow spaces, so on either side of your stove, install long wooden cabinets with smooth surfaces and black hardware.
The backsplash should be tiled, white, and glossy.
The rest of the room should be light with accents of white and baby blue.
Matte black
For a dark and moody kitchen look, go for a matte black finish on your cabinets.
Build tall cabinets with no handles and a flat panel design, then add a top coat of matte black paint.
Have a wooden panel floor and gold accessories to add aesthetic value.
Try glossy cabinets
Instead of matte, non-reflective cabinets, and cupboards, try glossy cabinets, which are best made of acrylic.
Get them installed in a white color, then add wooden ones below.
To amplify the shiny surfaces, have downlights, a large kitchen chandelier, and lots of artificial light.
Install under-cabinet light
Under-cabinet LED lights help enhance a kitchen’s ambiance while giving the room a contemporary feel.
To a plain grey kitchen with dark flat panel cabinetry and a marble stone island, add orange LED lights under the cupboards to infuse warmth into the room.
All-white look
For a clean, crisp, and modern kitchen, try this idea.
Get all-white minimalistic cabinets for the upper and lower sections, then install white acrylic work surfaces.
The floor should have plain grey vinyl panels, while the other elements, such as handles and appliances, should be black.
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