Kitchenettes perfect for small homes

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The days of kitchenettes being small, pokey and naff are long gone, as modern day kitchen planners have set about making little spaces not only functional, but also staggeringly beautiful. 

You might be raising an eyebrow, especially if you have a kitchen that you've never been able to prettify, but we promise that by the end of this article, you'll be overwhelmed with inspiration and ideas for transforming your space into a stylish haven you can't wait to spend time in. While you're looking at these terrific projects, keep a particular eye out for the following:

Amazing colour schemes—Small kitchens don't have to be dull and you'll really enjoy how colour has been used to create a stunning visual in some of these spaces.

Maximised storage - A small room doesn't have to be any less functional and the way extra storage has been included in a lot of these homes is amazing!

Bold material choices—From stainless steel through to eye-catching ceramics and everything in between, kitchenettes are enjoying all the design privileges of much larger spaces.

So if you're ready to see how your small kitchen could be incredibly beautiful and functional, take a look!

1. Connecting the dining table to the kitchen here

Makes for a seamless cooking to eating transition.

2. This bold monochrome design

Draws your eye to certain areas and actually makes the space feel bigger!

3. Wood and glass

This wood and glass space looks self-contained and open at the same time.

4. A dark grey backdrop

Amplifies the beauty of all the natural wood.

5. Blue accents and stainless steel appliances

Have such a gorgeous industrial aesthetic.

6. White wall tiles

Have made this kitchenette look timeless and outrageously chic.

7. Colour pop

There's always space for a lovely colour pop that adds romantic flavour to a kitchen.

8. Space was tight here

But the small design works perfectly and looks seamless.

9. Tremendous tiles

These tiles look incredible and really tie the whole colour scheme together.

10. Stainless steel

Reflects every nuance of light here, making the kitchen area shine!

11. Suspended shelving

The ingenious use of suspended shelving adds so much more storage than a small kitchenette should have.

12. A little bit of black

Goes a long way to make a small kitchen really striking.

13. Wall niches

Have been put to great use as a handy, self-contained kitchen.

14. Bright flooring

Adds a dramatic amount of personal style.

15. Open-plan design

Means that this kitchen feels bigger than it is, making room for a funky fridge!

16. Be bold with colour

Nobody ever told these guys bold colour and small kitchens don't mix.

17. Chunky wooden worktop

A small corner kitchen has been made stunning with a gorgeous, chunky wooden worktop.

18. Eye-catching wood

The eye-catching wood choice here makes the kitchen a proper feature, not just a small part of a wider space.

19. Black mosaic tiles

Add bags of style and dynamic flair! The stainless steel appliances are the perfect finishing touch.

20. Beige cabinets

Choosing beige cabinets made for an almost invisible installation!

21. Is this the ultimate kitchenette?

Being able to hide it away is such a fantastic idea!

22. Alternating patterns on the walls and floor

Made this small kitchen hugely interesting.

23. Well judged niches

This kitchen uses wall niches so effectively. Everything you need without jutting into the room, and the white finish looks so clean.

24. Minimalist style

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Helps this kitchen almost disappear into the background, leaving more stylish touches grab all the attention.

25. Geometric tiles

Totally transformed this tiny kitchenette into a contemporary haven!

For even more kitchen inspiration, take a look at this Ideabook: Combined kitchen/diner space ideas.

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