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20 Compact Kitchenette Designs You Will Love
Take a look at these compact and convenient kitchenettes that look stylish and pack loads of functionality
Pooja Khanna Tyagi
8 November 2019
Houzz India Contributor. An Architect , Interior Designer, Valuer, a Marathon Runner, and love Writing Poetry and Creative Stories on Building Design. Have been practicing since the year 2000 with specialization in the field of Corporate Interiors with projects extensively published in journals of national repute. Recently honoured with the reputed A3 Foundation award for Journalism for the year 2016 an for architectural poetry in the year 2018. Currently practicing and residing in Delhi and Noida.
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A kitchenette is a smaller version of a full kitchen and is ideal for very compact homes, studio apartments and weekend homes. This tiny kitchen accommodates basic cooking amenities such as a single-bowl sink and may contain only the most essential kitchen appliances – a hot plate, microwave, mini refrigerator, coffee machine and so on. Here are some well-designed compact kitchenettes that not only look sophisticated but are highly functional, too.
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1. Firm: Classic Kitchens & Interiors
The grey cabinets of this kitchenette stand out and offer good contrast to the woody tones of the space. The kitchenette also works as a partition that segregates the passage from the other areas of the home. Don’t miss the rectangular cut-out within the backsplash, which brings in the view outside.
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The grey cabinets of this kitchenette stand out and offer good contrast to the woody tones of the space. The kitchenette also works as a partition that segregates the passage from the other areas of the home. Don’t miss the rectangular cut-out within the backsplash, which brings in the view outside.
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2. Firm: 丸和建設株式会社
This kitchenette is smartly demarcated into three zones with three different colours. Red laminate is used for the base cabinets, brown laminate for the overhead cabinets and white is used for the countertop and the backsplash.
This kitchenette is smartly demarcated into three zones with three different colours. Red laminate is used for the base cabinets, brown laminate for the overhead cabinets and white is used for the countertop and the backsplash.
3. Firm: Bertina Minel architecture
The all-white cabinets and the grey countertop of this compact kitchenette combine with the blue backdrop to impart a bold and striking look.
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The all-white cabinets and the grey countertop of this compact kitchenette combine with the blue backdrop to impart a bold and striking look.
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4. Firm: Ardesia Design
A combination of white cabinetry and white marble gives a pristine and minimalist look to the kitchenette.
A combination of white cabinetry and white marble gives a pristine and minimalist look to the kitchenette.
5. Firm: Uptic Studios
This compact kitchenette is strategically positioned in a corner of a weekend home. The kitchenette livens the space and looks attractive in hues of yellow.
This compact kitchenette is strategically positioned in a corner of a weekend home. The kitchenette livens the space and looks attractive in hues of yellow.
6. Firm: YesterTec Design Company
This kitchenette is in a cupboard! It has shutters that can be closed when not in use.
This kitchenette is in a cupboard! It has shutters that can be closed when not in use.
7. Firm: Tiffany Farha Design
Open shelves provide space for storage, while the wooden countertop breaks the monotony of this all-white kitchenette.
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Open shelves provide space for storage, while the wooden countertop breaks the monotony of this all-white kitchenette.
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8. Firm: John Strand MK Limited
Take a look at this compact and highly functional kitchenette. There is provision for differently-sized shelves for the storage of crockery and a microwave. It also accommodates a built-in induction hob, a sink, a towel rod and a mini refrigerator.
Take a look at this compact and highly functional kitchenette. There is provision for differently-sized shelves for the storage of crockery and a microwave. It also accommodates a built-in induction hob, a sink, a towel rod and a mini refrigerator.
9. The glossy steel cabinets and the red backsplash tiles reflect lots of light and give the kitchenette a bright look, while the contrasting matte-finish wooden flooring dials it down.
10. Firm: Lisa Robazza Design
The space below the stairs provides a good spot to incorporate a compact kitchenette.
The space below the stairs provides a good spot to incorporate a compact kitchenette.
11. Firm: Stacy McLennan Interiors
This kitchenette looks neat and also functions as a console for displaying art. The attractive grey-tiled backsplash extends to the ceiling and is highlighted with accent lighting.
This kitchenette looks neat and also functions as a console for displaying art. The attractive grey-tiled backsplash extends to the ceiling and is highlighted with accent lighting.
12. Firm: Just Basements
The white cabinets contrast wonderfully with the hues of grey on the countertop, the flooring and the textured tiles, giving the kitchenette a modern look.
The white cabinets contrast wonderfully with the hues of grey on the countertop, the flooring and the textured tiles, giving the kitchenette a modern look.
13. Firm: Three Legged Pig Design
In this all-white kitchenette, a fixed glass window forms the backsplash instead of the conventional backsplash tiles so that it can connect with the outdoors. The kitchenette fits in a two-burner cooktop, a sink and a mini refrigerator.
In this all-white kitchenette, a fixed glass window forms the backsplash instead of the conventional backsplash tiles so that it can connect with the outdoors. The kitchenette fits in a two-burner cooktop, a sink and a mini refrigerator.
14. Firm: Matarozzi Pelsinger Builders
Brushed steel clads the base and overhead cabinets, as well as the backsplash of this kitchenette. There is a richness in the sheen of steel that gives the space a sleek and modern look.
Brushed steel clads the base and overhead cabinets, as well as the backsplash of this kitchenette. There is a richness in the sheen of steel that gives the space a sleek and modern look.
15. Firm: Poggenpohl Wigmore Kitchens
Two laminated shutters flank this kitchenette. They can slide closed when the kitchenette is not in use. The shutters cleverly match with the laminated cabinetry and wall panelling of the rest of the space, creating a uniform look.
Two laminated shutters flank this kitchenette. They can slide closed when the kitchenette is not in use. The shutters cleverly match with the laminated cabinetry and wall panelling of the rest of the space, creating a uniform look.
16. Firm: FBC Remodel
In this example, the kitchenette also functions as a wet bar. How? Unlike a dry bar, this wet bar integrates a sink where the bar glasses can be rinsed. Also, there is also provision for storage of liquor bottles and display of bar glasses.
In this example, the kitchenette also functions as a wet bar. How? Unlike a dry bar, this wet bar integrates a sink where the bar glasses can be rinsed. Also, there is also provision for storage of liquor bottles and display of bar glasses.
17. Firm: Openstudio Architects Ltd
An indigo-hued kitchenette stands out and contrasts well with the black, white and brown tints of this home. Notice how the countertop of the kitchenette extends as a floating shelf and connects to a standalone partition to form an interesting layout.
An indigo-hued kitchenette stands out and contrasts well with the black, white and brown tints of this home. Notice how the countertop of the kitchenette extends as a floating shelf and connects to a standalone partition to form an interesting layout.
18. Firm: Weidmann Remodeling
These cabinets look attractive in rich brown wood tones while stone-finish backsplash tiles give the kitchenette a rustic look.
These cabinets look attractive in rich brown wood tones while stone-finish backsplash tiles give the kitchenette a rustic look.
19. This kitchenette is hidden within an oversized cupboard with hinged shutters that offer organised storage on their inside walls. The kitchenette also accommodates a sink, a microwave, a small refrigerator, a toaster, an electric kettle and an induction hob within a compact space.
20. Firm: Old World Kitchens and Custom Cabinets
The brown cabinets of this kitchenette contrast with the steel finish of the built-in appliances to give a sleek and modern look.
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Do you have a kitchenette in your home? We would like to see it. Share images in Comments below.
The brown cabinets of this kitchenette contrast with the steel finish of the built-in appliances to give a sleek and modern look.
Read more:
Compact Kitchen Layouts That Are Perfect for Small Apartments
20 Compact Modular Kitchens That Pack a Big Punch
Tell us:
Do you have a kitchenette in your home? We would like to see it. Share images in Comments below.
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