Kitchen design ideas you can steal

For those who have to contend with shoebox like, city living, this kitchen from Ikea shows you how to do it well. Chic, compact with ample storage, it maximises the space at hand. We love how the wall space has been utilised with simple horizontal bars fixed with “S” hooks that allow you to hang your pots and pans. That’s not it – there’s room even for a table for two!

Not big on cooking but need just a simple, functional space then this kitchen by Ikea shows how less is more. A simple, built-in hob paired with a striking chimney, and a backsplash that stretches all the way up – it has all the elements you need to make this into a mini show-kitchen. We love how the little nook next to the counter complete with a side table peppered with succulents, a photo frame and a light dropping down. It will fit in just as well in our living room, we think!

For those who have the luxury of a double height ceiling, this kitchen from Ikea is the ultimate lesson in space saving. Compact and freestanding, it eliminates the need to allocate a “room” to it. Tuck it under the mezzanine, or make it part of the living room, its chic, simple lines ensure that it fits well into your open plan living space.

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