Setting up a narrow kitchen – it's all a matter of planning.

Is your kitchen small and narrow like a corridor? No problem! Today’s kitchen furniture, appliances, and modules are thoughtfully designed and so stylish that they become the stars of the mini living space.

Small and narrow kitchen – ideally in an L-shape

The kitchen peninsula trick doesn’t require much space – although the gap between the back cabinets and the L-shaped run should be large enough to allow comfortable movement in front of an open door. The narrower the kitchen cabinets, the better. Handleless fronts with recessed or mechanical opening mechanisms are also a good option.

An L-shaped kitchen layout is a sleek solution, implemented here with the “NX870” range from next125. Because the tall cabinet unit is wall-mounted, it doesn’t appear bulky, even in small, narrow kitchens, despite its dark “Fenix” finish.

Want more space in small and narrow kitchens? These tips will help:

1. Upper cabinets in the small, narrow kitchen

If floor space is limited, wall cabinets should definitely extend all the way to the ceiling to create ample storage for dishes and supplies. Furthermore, it looks exquisite when the furniture blends seamlessly with the architecture.

2. Adding accents in a small kitchen

Even kitchens in the smallest spaces that open onto the living area are part of the overall design concept. They can stand out with their surfaces, countertops, or furniture, perhaps through a contrasting colour scheme. Integrated lighting accentuates this feature. For owners of tiny, very narrow kitchens: Use dark colors to highlight the end wall. While this doesn’t create more storage space, it makes the room appear shorter.

3. Slim appliances for narrow kitchens

A great space-saver, for example, is a built-in dishwasher that’s only 45 centimeters wide. Similarly, some cooktops only take up around 30 centimeters of countertop space. Manufacturers like Neff, AEG, and Miele now offer appliances that combine microwave, steam-cooking, or convection-oven functions. This way, your narrow kitchen can be fully equipped in no time.

4. In small kitchens, place them on a low plinth.

Some systems, such as that from kitchen manufacturer Next 125, are based on an architectural grid system. This allows for more storage space by choosing a cabinet height of 87.7 centimeters, combined with a low 5-centimetre plinth and a correspondingly thin worktop.

5. Save space with kitchen modules

Living space is becoming increasingly scarce – especially in large cities. In mini-apartments or tiny houses, the often-narrow kitchen is crammed even closer to the other rooms. It’s a real advantage if it’s a compact cube that still includes all the essential functions and has the elegance of a sideboard. The reduced counter space for kettles, soda makers, or coffee machines can be compensated for by faucets designed for small, narrow kitchens that dispense both boiling and sparkling water.

6. Extra tip for small, narrow kitchens under sloping ceilings

Light surfaces and clean lines create a calm and spacious feel. Therefore, in narrow kitchens under sloping roofs, it’s wise to clad the room’s boundaries with the same material as the cabinet fronts. Projecting walls create niches for narrow built-in cabinets or kitchen shelves. In any case, small, tricky corners in a small, narrow kitchen under the roof should be planned by a professional. They will also ensure that the angle of the cabinet doors matches the roof pitch.

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