How to design a small kitchen?

The kitchen is the heart and hearth of the home, a convivial place where one can enjoy being with family and friends. Revealing your secret recipes, preparing some soulful meals, all while having a drink and a few laughs: many are the simple pleasures to be had in this essential room of the house. This is why the kitchen deserves every attention in terms of design and decoration! Not an easy task, you might say, when your kitchen is extremely small. At TIPTOE, we may find ourselves short on space, but not on ideas! Whatever the size of your kitchen, all it takes is a little imagination to really make it your own.

Check out our top tips and tricks for furnishing your small kitchen and saving space for a more spacious feel.

All architects and interior designers will tell you: to optimise a small space, we use the walls, from floor to ceiling. This actually has two advantages, that of offering a lot of storage space on the one hand and that of visually enlarging the room on the other.

We love Michelle’s small, square-shaped, custom-made, wall-mounted dining tables or that of Delphine who has created a cozy dining area for eating on the go.

The TIPTOE legs allow you to create astute furnishing with a minimalist and sleek design. Céline has set up a bar corner using our 110cm legs, which she combined with our BIG-LOU barstools. Paul, meanwhile, has enlarged his kitchen space by lengthening his work space using our 90cm leg.

To make the most of the space available on your walls, without encumbering it with massive and imposing kitchen furniture, why not opt for open shelves? In solid oak, reclaimed wood or recycled plastic, TIPTOE wall shelves are as practical as they are decorative. Recipe books, decorative objects, and dishes, kitchen utensils: thanks to them, you can keep everything within reach! And with style….

At Thomas’ place, the wall shelves extend horizontally on either side of the stove. A storage space available for all his precious jars.

But our favourite is Valentin’s creation. In his industrial-style kitchen, which is a perfect marriage of wood and steel, he has organised the space with wall shelves in old wood. An open kitchen with character that is nevertheless highly functional! A special mention goes to the 90cm legs that provide an additional work surface in his kitchen space.

To set up your small kitchen, store the appliances you rarely use in your cupboards. Save space in your drawers by using storage bins and opt for stackable pots and pans. Finally, make the most of the space above your kitchen cabinets by placing storage baskets on top. But if you end up still wanting for space, keep in mind the wall shelves, which provide accessible and practical storage space for small kitchens.

TIPTOE tip: once your shelves are in place using our BRACKET wall mounts, you can add a metal bar or hooks to hang your kitchen utensils on. This way, they are within reach at all times. A clever move!

In a small kitchen, every bit of space counts! Start by sorting through your stuff to clear out the space. Eliminate accessories you no longer need and make sure you choose appliances that fit the room. This way, you can create a highly functional, no-frills kitchen. In terms of furnishings, bring them together in an original and custom way that corresponds with the configuration of your kitchen.

Looking for inspiration? The TIPTOE community is full of decorating ideas to transform your small kitchen into an easy-living room. Close-up on the editors’ selection…

As an aesthetic and practical separation, Chuan has opted for a wall-mounted bar table and a change of floor covering. We also love Bilal’s circular console. Its rounded top gently connects the entrance to the open kitchen. Two clever ways to delineate spaces without partitioning them.

The ideal partner for small spaces, multifunctional kitchen furniture is on the rise. With a little imagination, you can pair our  TIPTOE legs with a size of top that best suits your needs.  Célia goes for wall-mounted dining table, Johanna a standing table for two: what will you do with your TIPTOE accessories?

Zoé and Benjamin chose to furnish their kitchen by setting up a work surface with our 90cm table legs. Mounted on the wall in a corner of the room or as an extension of a kitchen furnishing, this clever design saves space in a very simple way!

For a small kitchen that is as functional as it is practical, there is nothing better for optimising space than a central island. As much a dining table as it is a work surface, this multifunctional piece of furniture is the ideal ally for small spaces. It allows you to create an open kitchen by separating the room from the rest of the home.

Isn’t it said that perfection is hidden in the details? Every kitchen has nooks and crannies that often go untapped. But that’s where the audacity and ingenuity of the TIPTOE community comes in.

Victor has impressed us with his custom-made composition around his corner wall. A cut-out worktop + a stack of mini-shelves  = a small ergonomic kitchen. Ida meanwhile has managed to create a girly dining area in an otherwise forgotten nook.

The secret of a well-organised kitchen is in its practical and clever storage, whether it’s visible or hidden. This time, it’s Lucas’ creation that blows us away. He has turned the WAVE storage module into a cutlery drawer, and we just can’t stop talking about it. We love this clever storage unit!

When designing your small kitchen, one essential piece of furniture should not be forgotten: the seat! Whether you prefer the comfort of a chair or the practicality of a stool, at TIPTOE, you are sure to find the kitchen furniture that’s best for you.

The LOU, MI-LOU and BIG-LOU  stools can go anywhere when not in use. Furniture pieces that are both practical and functional.

It’s amazing how a clever decor choice can magically enlarge a kitchen. At TIPTOE, we have decided to reveal all every secret from jealously guarded decorating ideas to make your kitchen look brand new!

After reading this first paragraph, we can already hear the colour aficionados crying foul. But rest assured! No colour is forbidden in small kitchens, as long as you know how to use it in moderation, with a light touch. TIPTOE legs come in 9 different colours, all of which boast an impeccable timeliness. They will turn heads (and the style of your kitchen) in the blink of an eye.

Alternatively, you can also bring colour with a given accessory. Anais and Leo’s yellow and red stools spruce up the room with their vibrant effect. Strong tones that can be found sporadically in the different elements of small decor in their respective rooms.

Like Chloe, for example, who has added brightness and luminosity to her small kitchen with this sunny yellow hue. She uses her wall shelves to showcase decorative objects.

With TIPTOE, whether it’s for crafting a good meal or rather enjoying one, your little kitchen will be ready to show off its utility and its personality!