If you don’t cook often, a small corner is probably all you need for a kitchen in your home. You can also make it more spacious by keeping it in a simple monochrome theme. For this home, the splashes of black help add depth to the white kitchen.

Because this homeowner lives on her own, she opted for a small built-in dining table table to save space.

The stretch of laminate complements the white theme of the kitchen, adding some warmth to the space. Use open shelves rather than built-in cabinets to give your kitchen a spacious look. Bulky built-in cabinets tend to shrink spaces.

These owners turned their kitchen into a design feature. Also great for homeowners who don’t cook often, this dry-kitchen with an island counter-top is an easy space-saving solution. The designer created cabinetry with compartments to store various appliances, including the short and stout SMEG fridge.

Want something simple and easy to clean? This is the perfect kitchen for you. Easy-to-clean stainless steel backsplashes grace both sides of the kitchen, while the white cabinetry keeps the kitchen looking simple and elegant.

If you want to incorporate some design elements into your minimalist kitchen, why not use the door? This owner’s kitchen doors have a unique cut-out shape, making it an eye-catching piece in the kitchen.

This genius tuck-away kitchen is hidden from sight once the owner shut the doors, leaving him with more space for his living room.

The kitchen was kept simple with concrete-look laminates and wood flooring. Rather than creating fancy features, the owners decided to invest more into the quality of the material. The scratch and water resistant laminates, stainless steel countertops and backsplash make the space easy to clean.

Practical wall-mounted shelves and cabinets mean plenty of storage space, while the rich colours of the materials used in the kitchen help lift the simplicity of the design. Tip: If you want closed cabinets in your kitchen, choose one with translucent or transparent doors! They help keep the space looking light and spacious.

Though not common, keeping the wet and dry kitchen separated can help make life easier. Hiding the wet area behind a glass door helps keep out pungent cooking smells. Bringing the dining area, fridge and pantry outside makes everyday habits, like morning coffee and tea, much more convenient for the family.

Encase the kitchen with glass, with windows on one side atop a half-wall. Go for bi-fold windows, and get a counter installed against the half-wall, so it can double as a kitchen island when the windows are open. Use aluminium for the window and door frames.

Get preferably stainless steel ones to resist rusting or paint the panels to protect it. Just add simple S-hooks and you’re good to go. It acts as a hanging rack for cookware and tools, as well as a decorative element in a simple kitchen.

For the design of this customised kitchen island cum dining table, the designer used steel beams for the L-shape frame and technical wood for the surfaces. The casters are fixed, but they give the kitchen island the effect of lightness and mobility.

You’ll need a very strong support for the door. A pivot hinge is best, as it relies on the strength of the floor to bear the weight. On the inside, install rows of stainless steel U-channels that are wide enough to house condiments. As for the pantry, it’s good to have depth so you can store bigger items.

There should be no obvious joint lines on a countertop surface, as dirt and bacteria can get trapped in them. For a sloping, angled design such as the one pictured, your best bet would be solid surface, as the material is virtually seamless and can be moulded into any shape.

If you want a chalkboard wall that is also magnetic, install a magnetic metal sheet (definitely more effective than coats of magnetic paint) and spray it with chalkboard paint. A simple, but clever 2-in-1 idea! Also, chalkboard paint is available in a variety of colours!

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Text: Louisa Clare Lim/Home & Decor