Discover how to optimize your small kitchen with smart and stylish design tips.
Challenges and Opportunities of Small Kitchens
While small kitchens pose challenges, they also inspire innovative solutions that combine efficiency and beauty.
Optimizing Space in Small Kitchens
Maximize your kitchen’s potential with these practical and stylish space-saving tips:
- Slide-Out Storage: Utilize hidden drawers to keep essentials within reach while saving space.
- Foldable Counters: Foldable counters offer flexibility and functionality in small kitchens.
- Multi-Functional Furniture: Furniture that serves multiple purposes is key for small kitchen efficiency.

Creating the Illusion of a Larger Kitchen
Enhance the sense of space in your small kitchen with these smart design ideas:
- Brighten Up: Well-placed lighting can make a small kitchen feel bigger and more inviting.
- Color Schemes: Choose neutral tones and bright accents to expand the visual space in your kitchen.
- Reflective Surfaces: Incorporate glossy finishes or mirrored backsplashes to reflect light and make the room feel more expansive.
Real-Life Small Kitchen Makeover
One Berkeley Mills client faced the challenge of a 100-square-foot kitchen in their urban apartment.
The transformation included hidden storage, a pull-out table, and under-cabinet lighting for style and function.