There are many elements to think about when trying to make the most of a kitchen diner. How do you make the most of a small kitchen diner? In this kitchen by Superfront, the table and cabinetry keep to the same soft grey which unifies the design. This can be done using paint or the same material, either way it adds a continuity to the look of the kitchen and makes the space look bigger. Match your countertop to your dining seating for a cohesive lookĪs well as matching the seating to the kitchen cabinetry, matching the table to the cabinetry is another way of making the best out of a small kitchen diner. A curved countertop or breakfast bar could be the main feature in your kitchen, especially if you dress it up with bright colorful seats.’ Here, the red cushioned stools add vibrance and visual pizzazz to the kitchen color scheme. ‘There are a lot of linear elements when it comes to kitchens and sometimes adding a curve structure can help break the space up and give the illusion of a bigger kitchen as it creates movement and guides the eye around the room.

‘Depending on the size of your kitchen, a curved countertop is a perfect way to add a bit of contrast,’ says Enass Mahmoud, creative director of London-based Studio Enass. A curved island can be a great option because not only can it require less space, it also brings in an element of softness that can be missing from many kitchen designs. A kitchen island is not necessarily ruled out when you have a small kitchen as you can see from this kitchen island seating idea.

Small kitchen layout ideas