Small spaces

Clever ideas for your kitchen

A modern Nolte kitchen features beige cabinets and a black backsplash.

Furnishing small spaces

Little space does not mean having to do without comfort and style. Especially small rooms offer exciting possibilities to design a kitchen with creative solutions and well-thought-out concepts that convinces both functionally and visually. At Nolte Küchen, we rely on intelligent planning and multifunctional furniture that make optimal use of your kitchen and at the same time create a homely atmosphere.

Clever planning for small kitchens

A kitchen for small spaces requires thoughtful planning. What’s crucial is to use every centimeter sensibly. Start with a precise analysis of your needs: Do you cook frequently or rather rarely? Do you need a lot of storage space or do you prefer open areas? The smart planning ideas from Nolte Küchen offer specially developed solutions that are precisely tailored to these requirements. Our single kitchens, for example, combine all the important functions in the smallest of spaces without you having to sacrifice comfort.

Another tip for small kitchens: Use the height of the room. Tall cabinets and shelves that reach up to the ceiling create additional storage space and at the same time make your kitchen appear larger. Also, the integration of multifunctional furniture for small spaces, such as pull-out worktops or foldable tables, provides flexibility and saves valuable space.

Space-saving strategies

Rondell and Le-Mans corner cabinets open up kitchen corners in different ways: With the Rondell, round shelves rotate around a central axis, while Le-Mans shelves swing out completely and to the side. Both variants make the otherwise unused space easily accessible. In small kitchens, Nolte adds these corner solutions with the slim larder unit: Pull-out baskets make optimal use of the depth and keep supplies instantly at hand.

Optical tricks: Colors & light

In addition to functional planning, visual aspects play a decisive role in making small spaces appear larger. Light colors reflect light and create an open sense of space. White, cream, or pastel shades are particularly well suited for modern kitchens in small spaces. Combine these with targeted color accents to give your kitchen personality without making the space appear smaller.

Lighting also plays a major part in the overall impression of the space. Use several light sources to avoid shadows and visually open up the room. Indirect lighting under wall units or LED spots in shelves create a pleasant atmosphere and make your kitchen appear more spacious. Reflective surfaces, for example on fronts or back panels, further reinforce this effect.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets and skylight; Nolte Kitchen.

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Style Meets Space Efficiency

Whether it’s a student flat, micro-apartment, attic studio or old building apartment – we present clever furnishing ideas for compact living.

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Nolte storage systems: order made easy

Our interior organization options are specifically designed to create maximum order and clarity even in small spaces. With clever interior fittings such as drawer inserts, cutlery trays, or flexible partitioning systems, you make optimal use of the available space. This way, kitchen utensils have their fixed place and are always within easy reach.

Open shelving elements can also be used effectively in small kitchens. They refresh the overall look and provide space for decorative accessories or frequently used items. Our dining room ideas for small spaces show how you can harmoniously combine kitchen and dining area with multifunctional furniture and intelligent storage solutions.

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Rail system for good organization and readily accessible cooking utensils

Plinth drawer for even more storage space

Open shelves create practical storage space and set decorative accents

Built-in extractor hood saves space

Internal pull-outs behind a closed front bring calm to the room

Our tip for small kitchens

Closed cabinets provide order and calm, while open shelves make your kitchen feel homely and inviting.

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In our “Small Places – Big Ideas” brochure, we show how smart planning can turn even the smallest apartments into spaces full of comfort, style, and storage.