Some jurisdictions define kitchenettes based on size.\u00a0New York City building codes<\/a>, for example, define a kitchenette as having floor space measuring less than 80 square feet.<\/p>\n\n In residential and office kitchenettes, you will typically find a small stove or oven, sink, cabinets, and refrigerator. Hotel kitchenettes often forgo the stove.<\/p>\n\n Now that the concept of the kitchenette is clearer, let\u2019s explore some ideas for designing them. Whether you\u2019re designing for a commercial or residential space, you\u2019ll find lots of ideas here.<\/p>\n\n Basement apartments are one of the most common types of residences you\u2019ll find kitchenettes in. If you intend to add a kitchen to your basement, you\u2019ll want to work with a licensed contractor that understands your area\u2019s building codes. This contractor will help you take care of the essentials, like proper ventilation and other safety requirements, giving you clear guidelines within which you can get creative.<\/p>\n\n One challenge you need to solve creatively is seating. If you haven\u2019t got enough room for a full table, arrange your quartz countertops\u00a0in such a way that you (and guests) can sit and eat at them.<\/p>\n\n Another layout tip is to focus on your intended functionality. If you live in a basement apartment, you\u2019ll have different needs than if you own the entire home and are simply using the basement as an entertaining space.<\/p>\n\n In the latter case, you may consider excluding a full-sized sink or dishwasher from your basement kitchen since you can just take care of the dishes upstairs. In the former case, you may need to be more realistic about the layout, which may mean having limited or no space for seating at your countertops.<\/p>\n\n The \u2018kitchen triangle\u2019 is a design principle aimed at placing the various essential elements of your kitchen within close proximity of one another. For example, you might place your refrigerator and stove on two points of the imaginary triangle. The sink would lie at the third point. The idea is that you can avoid having to take extra steps around your kitchen to access essentials.<\/p>\n\n With a small kitchenette, however, this principle becomes less useful. Trying to achieve it may leave you with an awkwardly-shaped kitchen.<\/p>\n\n As a general guideline, if any side of the kitchen triangle would end up being less than four feet, you may be better off going with a more linear layout as you see in small hotel rooms.<\/p>\n\n If you\u2019ve ever worked in an office, you know the kitchen can get messy, really fast. A good way to avoid this is to be smart about your storage. Good ideas include Lazy Susan-style shelving, wheeled storage carts, and cabinet risers to help you make the most of unused vertical space.<\/p>\n\n Keep your office kitchen storage solutions simple as it\u2019s unlikely an entire office of busy people will be able to stick to something complex.<\/p>\n\n One of the biggest mistakes you can make when it comes to designing a complete compact kitchen is using overwhelmingly dark hues. Darker colours can make an already small space feel claustrophobic.<\/p>\n\n Instead, keep things light and bright. Check out our\u00a0white kitchen<\/a>\u00a0article for some specific tips on how to achieve this. Generally, you\u2019ll want your countertops, cabinets, and flooring to be either white or some other very light colour. If you can incorporate natural lighting, that\u2019s all the better.<\/p>\n\n If you\u2019re designing a small kitchen for yourself (as opposed to a commercial space), you can get a bit more creative and personalized. Consider placing your most commonly used utensils on a hanging rod. You can also use sliding drawer dividers. One other smart idea is to free up space in your cabinet or on your countertop by using a cutting board shaped to fit over your sink.<\/p>\n\n There\u2019s no rule that says all kitchen items must be stored in your kitchen itself. If you have a pantry elsewhere in your home, put things like grains and rarely used dishes there instead of trying to cram everything into your kitchen cabinets. Make use of the pantry\u2019s door as well with a hanging organizer capable of holding packaged food.<\/p>\n\n One common complaint people have about kitchenettes is that they can feel \u2018cheap.\u2019 A major contributor to this is a poor quality countertop material. With a quartz countertop from Caesarstone, however, you\u2019ll get a high-quality surface that brings even the smallest of spaces to life. Visit our\u00a0kitchen visualizer<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0collections page<\/a>\u00a0to start designing today.<\/p>\n\n A kitchenette usually includes only the bare essentials: a stove, sink, and refrigerator. In some spaces, the sink isn\u2019t even large enough to watch a substantial amount of dishes at once.<\/p>\n\n Some municipalities have set measurements to define the latter. Generally, though, kitchenettes are much smaller than kitchens. You\u2019ll typically find them in basements, apartments, and small offices.<\/p>\n\n Yes, kitchenettes do usually have stoves. These are almost always on the smaller side, though, in order to avoid blocking passageways.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Designing a kitchenette can be challenging. But while you may not have a lot of space to work with, you might be surprised at just how creative you can get. In this post, we\u2019re going to share some kitchenette design ideas that will help you craft a small space you love. Kitchenettes: What are They? […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":4758,"template":"","blog-tags":[153,156,155],"class_list":["post-5049","blog","type-blog","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","blog-tags-coin-comptoir","blog-tags-un-monde-de-possibilites","blog-tags-planifier-votre-espace"],"acf":{"head_strip":{"":null,"background":null,"background_mobile":null,"title":"","subtitle":"","use_cta":false,"video_url":"","cta":null},"cs_related_posts":{"title":"","link":null,"articles":null,"show_pagination":false,"show_arrows":true,"space_desktop":{"top":0,"bottom":0},"space_mobile":{"top":0,"bottom":0},"background":"#f7f7f7","text_color":"#252525"}},"yoast_head":"\nCompact Kitchens for Small Spaces: Design Ideas<\/h2>\n\n
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Creative Basement Kitchen Layout<\/h3>\n\n
Don\u2019t Worry Too Much About \u2018The Triangle\u2019 in a Small Kitchenette<\/h3>\n\n
Office Kitchenette Storage Ideas<\/h3>\n\n
Keep Your Complete Compact Kitchen Light and Bright<\/h3>\n\n
Get Creative With Storage in Your Mini Kitchenette<\/h3>\n\n
Out of Sight, Out of Mind<\/h3>\n\n
Caesarstone: The Perfect Surface for Your Kitchenette<\/h2>\n\n
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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n
What does a kitchenette include?<\/h3>\n\n
What is the difference between a kitchen and a kitchenette?<\/h3>\n\n
Do kitchenettes have stoves?<\/h3>\n\n