Thinking of renovating your kitchen? From compact condos to spacious maisonettes, these six clever designs offer fresh ideas for every home size, style, and need.
30 June 2025
This HDB kitchen was completely reconfigured to support the homeowner’s passion for hosting. The designer replaced the conventional dining table with a peninsula that seats six, extending into a functional L-shaped layout.
A cast-iron rack above the peninsula stores cookware within easy reach and doubles as a striking centrepiece. A relocated bathroom entrance and removed storeroom freed up wall space for a wine chiller and serving area, while red brick tiles link the kitchen to the living room’s loft-inspired aesthetic.
Project by MYNMYN Studio
This four-room BTO was reimagined to reflect the homeowners’ love for industrial-style cafés, resulting in a kitchen with tactile surfaces and a distinctive visual rhythm. A stainless steel countertop and backsplashlend a crisp industrial edge, balanced by the use of wood-finished cabinetry for warmth and grounding.
A monolithic concrete dining table anchors the space, acting as a transition between cooking and dining zones. With its blend of textural contrast and practical spatial planning, this compact kitchen captures the essence of café living in an HDB footprint.
Project by Uncommon Studio
This kitchen proves that style and personal needs can go hand in hand. Designed for a homeowner with a passion for baking, the layout was carefully planned to support this hobby. A galley configuration was chosen to maximise countertop space, giving her ample room for meal prep and baking tasks. To keep functions distinct, the designers also ensured a clear separation between the kitchen and laundry area, avoiding disruption to cooking activities.
Aesthetically, the kitchen follows the home’s broader Nordic theme with a light neutral palette, clean lines, and minimal upper cabinetry to maintain a sense of openness. A backsplash of soft blue tiles adds texture and gentle contrast, subtly reinforcing the Scandinavian vibe while bringing in a touch of personality. The result is a kitchen that’s not only beautiful, but tailored to how the homeowner lives and cooks.
Project by By: Dan & Co
In this 800-square-foot East Coast condo, the open-concept kitchen was designed to feel seamless yet grounded, with a stone-inspired aesthetic that flows effortlessly from the living area into the kitchen. The continuity of wall textures and clean lines reinforces this sense of connection, allowing the space to feel larger and more cohesive despite its modest footprint.
A Turbo island hood makes serious cooking possible without disrupting the visual openness, while a dedicated niche for the family’s water dispenser was custom-integrated into the wall. These thoughtful touches reflect the home’s design philosophy—minimalist, warm, and attuned to the everyday rituals of a close-knit family.
Project by MET Interior
This maisonette kitchen was reimagined as part of a larger redesign for a modern, multigenerational family home. The standout feature is a counter clad in Ollare sintered stone from Vulcan, which extends beyond the kitchen footprint to blur the line between cooking and communal space.
The extended surface serves as both a prep zone and a casual dining counter, offering added versatility without compromising flow. Combined with warm wood cabinetry and integrated appliances, the design supports everyday family needs while grounding the home in functionality and sculptural elegance.
Project by Studio Kabi
In this 1,300-square-foot West Coast apartment, the dry pantry is more than a functional nook — it’s a well-considered design feature that enhances flow and utility. Positioned just beyond a glass partitioned home studio, the pantry creates a seamless visual link between the living and kitchen zones. Outfitted with clean-lined EDL laminate cabinetry, a Caesarstone countertop, and a built-in water dispenser, it delivers both daily convenience and a polished, cohesive aesthetic.
In the adjacent kitchen, compact doesn’t mean compromise. Hafary tiles and Melmer countertops bring texture and depth, while a stainless steel shelf from Ikea with customised with LED enhances functionality and ambience. Together, the spaces embody the home’s mid-century modern influences and the homeowners’ appreciation for practical, character-rich design.
Project by Comfort Home Interior
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