To add more functionality to a narrow kitchen, consider multipurpose areas and storage solutions.

Below, we share our favorite ideas to help make your narrow kitchen more functional and stylish.

Go With Two-Toned Cabinets

Arbor & Co.

An all-white kitchen with floor-to-ceiling storage

Ashley Webb

When you have a long kitchen, choosing the right design elements can really make a difference.

This kitchen combines a soft color palette with warm textures.

Add a variety of storage solutions like in this kitchen.

A small kitchen with two toned cabinets

Arbor & Co.

Even though thiskitchen is small, the waterfall quartz countertop adds a high-end look.

This kitchen has zones with different purposes yet it all comes together with a cohesive design.

The kitchen island features a wood top extension that’s multipurpose as a prep space andeat-in kitchen area.

A kitchen with hanging wicker basket decor

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The design of your kitchen should reflect how you use the space.

Add an unexpected look to your kitchen by choosing two different cabinets colors in the same style.

This adds interest to your narrow kitchen while keeping the design cohesive.

A midcentury modern style kitchen

Arbor & Co.

This runner between the wall and kitchen island adds style while making it more comfortable to cook a meal.

Keep It Simple

Hannah Tyler Designs

White cabinetry doesn’t have to be boring.

Bring in a Variety of Textures

The Home Consultant Inc.

A galley kitchen with an eating area at one end

Ashley Montgomery Design

This kitchen wall packs plenty of texture in a small amount of space.

From the glass tile backsplash to thequartz countertopsand warm wood shelving, this kitchen is functional and stylish.

The black-and-white tile flooring helps anchor the glam space.

A small but spacious kitchen

Rashida Banks forEmily Henderson Design/ Photo by Keyanna Bowen

To warm things up, pair the cabinets with a warm wood countertop and brass cabinet pulls.

This kitchen proves that adding color can still make a room feel open and airy.

This kitchen features black slate flooring that contrasts beautifully with the white cabinets and countertops and natural wood door.

A small, cozy kitchen

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This long kitchen features rustic elements, from the wood ceiling beam to the backsplash tile.

The sleek white cabinets and countertops and midcentury modern cabinet pulls help balance the look.

This provides extra prep space and storage without taking up too much square footage.

An all white kitchen with wood accents

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It’s also a great way to add color and texture to the kitchen.

A kitchen with a chalkboard wall

House Nine Interiors

A long kitchen with a white rug

Amy Leferink of Interior Impressions

A small kitchen with an island on wheels

Becca Interiors

A white kitchen with a floating shelf

Hannah Tyler Designs

A white kitchen with floating wood shelves

The Home Consultant Inc.

A black and white kitchen with bar seating

Alvin Wayne

A kitchen with a hanging plant

Velinda Hellen forEmily Henderson Design/ Photo by Veronica Crawford

A white kitchen with multiple floating shelves

Brady Tolbert forEmily Henderson Design/ Photo by Tessa Neustadt

A white kitchen with half moon cabinet pulls

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A galley kitchen with a wood door

Rashida Banks forEmily Henderson Design/ Photo by Keyanna Bowen

A kitchen with cabinets and a large wicker mirror

The Home Consultant Inc.

A small kitchen with a tile backsplash

Erin Williamson Design

A kitchen with a neon sign at the end of the hallway

Alvin Wayne

A small kitchen with a sage kitchen island

Design byJessica Nelson/ Photo byCarina Skrobecki