Small kitchen ideas – Ways to make the most of a small space

The kitchen keeps a home running just as it should, and more recently it's morphed into the main living area, too. However, the floorplans of many homes in the UK don't offer a huge amount of space for a room that is used for cooking, dining, and socialising. Many of us are working with small kitchens, so if you're frustrated by the lack of space in yours, you're in good company.

The constraints of a more compact kitchen means we have to get creative when it comes to our kitchens. We also think there's plenty of scope to be more daring in a small space than in a huge kitchen complete with an island and American-style fridge. Small kitchen design also means less money spent on cabinetry, potentially leaving more budget for fun additional extras such as lighting, appliances and decor.