Discover how to optimize your small kitchen with smart and stylish design tips.
Challenges and Opportunities of Small Kitchens
Designing a small kitchen is about overcoming limitations and finding opportunities for style and functionality.
Smart Design Hacks for Compact Kitchens
Maximize your kitchen’s potential with these practical and stylish space-saving tips:
- Pull-Out Drawers: Add efficiency to small spaces with pull-out drawers for organized storage.
- Extendable Workspaces: Create more workspace with counters that fold away when not in use.
- Multi-Functional Furniture: Consider kitchen islands with built-in storage or dining tables that double as prep areas.

Design Tricks for Visual Space
Make your compact kitchen feel more spacious with these visual tricks:
- Brighten Up: Well-placed lighting can make a small kitchen feel bigger and more inviting.
- Neutral Palettes: Stick to light, neutral tones to create an airy and open feel. Add pops of color for personality.
- Glossy Finishes: Incorporate glossy finishes or mirrored backsplashes to reflect light and make the room feel more expansive.
Real-Life Small Kitchen Makeover
A Berkeley Mills project turned a compact 100-square-foot kitchen into a functional masterpiece.
Our team reimagined the space with custom cabinetry that included hidden storage compartments and a sleek pull-out dining table.