Keep your cabinetry, countertops, and appliances clean and simple. The same goes for the kitchen island if your home has one. Instead, draw the eye up above your kitchen layout with some statement light fixtures hung from the ceiling.

6. One Wall

A one-wall kitchen can feel incredibly limiting, especially since open-concept kitchens are so popular right now. Designing the floor plan for a single-wall kitchen means balancing workspace and storage.

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Kitchen islands can boost counter space and house an extra appliance or the kitchen sink. But an island isn’t an option for all kitchens. A galley kitchen is a perfect example of not being able to supplement a small kitchen design by just adding an island.

Install both lower and upper cabinets to ensure your kitchen has plenty of storage space. Use the top of your cabinetry for extra storage or to display decor. Since open wall space is in short supply, turn to design details like your backsplash and fixtures.

7. Rustic

Open-concept modern farmhouse design might have been one of the biggest kitchen trends of the past decade, but you don’t need a large kitchen to pull this style off. Using rustic decor in a small kitchen can actually emphasize the warm and cozy aspects of this aesthetic.

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