Being short on square footage should never inhibit your kitchen's design potential. Whether you’re working with hundreds of square feet or just a dozen or two, getting your cooking space into tip-top shape—both aesthetically and functionally—is just a few creative ideas away from being a reality. Below, see how these gorgeous homes used small kitchen layouts to their advantage, with bold cabinetry, double-duty accents, sleek lighting solutions, and more.

REFLECTIVE SURFACES

Small yet striking, this Jean Louis Deniot-designed Miami kitchen features custom stainless steel cabinetry that has been laser-printed with an abstract pattern, reflecting the natural light while creating a sense of movement.

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SMALL STATEMENT BACKSPLASH

While a full backsplash may overwhelm a petite kitchen space, Amanda Seyfried's weekend retreat proves that a little goes a long way. The tiles by Heath Ceramics draw the eye in, while leaving plenty of white space to keep the area bright.

MULTI-FUNCTIONAL PENINSULA

Making the most of your countertops is key to a functional kitchen, and the cook space in Joan Smalls's Miami penthouse offers a place to cook, wash, and dine all in one.

MIRRORED BACKSPLASH

The mirrored tiles of John McClain's kitchen backsplash reflect light while adding depth, making up for the small square footage and minimal natural light.

DISAPPEARING KITCHEN

In this futuristic Greenwich Village apartment, a sleek gray kitchen features several large door panels, which are fully integrated into the walls and millwork to conceal the small space when needed.

COMPACT LOFT LIVING

In an open-concept loft designed by Bella Mancini, the petite kitchen space flows while feeling distinct, with white cabinetry and countertops, backdropped with dark paint.

PARED-DOWN APPEAL

Less is often more when it comes to designing a small kitchen, and Aimee Song's muted green-and-marble kitchen offers enough of a statement while remaining pared-down and elegant.

POTS HUNG HIGH

Event designer Bronson van Wyck's Manhattan kitchen features an Urban Archaeology pot rack hanging over a salvaged pine island, putting the typically underutilized space to good use.

COMPACT DESIGN

Just because your kitchen space is small, doesn't mean you can't have all of the amenities. This compact design by Jennifer Jones features storage, cooking surfaces, and a statement backsplash.