Make no mistake: small kitchens can be just as versatile and practical as their larger-footprint counterparts. Some are open-plan kitchens while others are humble galley kitchens with rich ranch dreams. Regardless of the bones of the space, one of the most impactful ways to incorporate a small kitchen into your design scheme is through color.While double-drenched spaces might be going viral, there are plenty of low-touch ways to make a statement in the kitchen. Whether your primary concern is style or you're looking for hard-wearing solutions for your family, the below small kitchen color ideas, pulled from the ELLE DECOR archives, are sure to get you cooking.1Sophisticated EmeraldYe Rin MokWhat better way to make the most of a small space than with a massive architectural gesture in the middle of your living room? Los Angeles-based firm LAUN designed this clever kitchen around an emerald green structure that conceals additional storage and the refrigerator. A wall of unlacquered brass cabinetry and island and countertops in red stone create a color triple threat that makes a bold style statement.2Acid KellyHelenio BarbettaAn acidic kelly green energizes this small kitchen in an artist's apartment in Rome. Bright teal cabinets and a backsplash of Sicilian tile keep things fresh and a little bit funkya potent small space combo!Advertisement - Continue Reading Below3Calming GreenKelly MarshallThe unexpected red theory strikes again! This time in the Manhattan home of athletes Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird, designed by Elle Decor A-Lister Mark Grattan. Brazilian quartzite countertops and a backsplash are thoughtfully contrasted by oxblood counter chairs and Mutina tiles in Glossy Brun.4Glossy WhiteWilliam Jess LairdWhy not treat your kitchen like a closet? Elle Decor A-List designer Michelle R. Smith approached this Manhattan duplex's cooking space with her customarily sophisticated eye, bringing glossy white tiles to new heightsliterally, in this case, adorning the ceiling. Calacatta marble, used for everything from the shelving to the sink, adds organic patterning and depth throughout.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below5Smart GreigeChris MotalliniDesigner Andre Herrero, of the Elle Decor A-List firm of Charlap Hyman & Herrero, eschewed hardware in this West Hollywood kitchen to keep things cool, calm, and collected. And to heat things up? A yummy greige tone on the cabinets.6Cheerful AvocadoGiulio GhirardiCustom cabinetry is the star of this Paris kitchen, designed by Elle Decor A-List Titan Pierre Yovanovitch. Black fittings by Dornbracht keep things graphically spartan, while a custom tile backsplash by artist Matthieu Coss adds visual interest.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below7Soothing CucumberMatthew WilliamsThe husband and wife team behind Studio DB created a compact kitchen with tons of personality for one Manhattan couple. The secret ingredient to this successful color story? It was taken from Prada stores.8Bright WhiteMaureen M. EvansIn the Mexico City apartment of Elle Decor A-List designer Mark Grattan, the bright white custom cabinetry and tiled walls are offset by countertops of yellow Mexican travertine. The effect is visually clean, even if cleaning up becomes a bit of a challenge!Advertisement - Continue Reading Below9Charcoal BlackStephan JulliardIn a Paris kitchen by designer Pierre Gonalons, the black-stained oak cabinets and black marquina marble countertops create depth and visual cohesion.10White Cabinets with Black CountertopsKirsten FrancisElle Decor A-List designer Augusta Hoffman made the most of her small, open-plan kitchen with a simple palette of black and white. The dark fittings and marble backsplash add visual interest without overwhelming the space.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below11Black Cabinets with White CountertopsNicholas CalcottDesigner Darren Jett of Jett Projects created a moody, impactful small kitchen for a fashionable client in Brooklyn. The deep black cabinetry and coordinating pendant lights bring drama to the small space.12Stainless SteelBlaine DavisNew York-based studio BoND designed this custom VIPP kitchen for an art collector in Chelsea. The modular concept is open to the rest of the apartment, so its streamlined profile doesn't distract from the works on display.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below13Calming CreamChris MottaliniThe design firm of Husband Wife outfitted this kitchen with custom cabinets in a warm cream color that is at once expansive and inviting.14Grounding KhakiWilliam Jess LairdEarthy neutrals and warm wood tones make this kitchen, designed by Studio Muka, a family-friendly oasis. Reclaimed terracotta tiles add slate blue cabinetry complicate the color story without overpowering the small space.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below15Energizing Lime and Sky BlueLaure JolietDesigner Leah Ring of the firm Another Human brought her genre-defying color sensibility to this weekend retreat in Joshua Tree, California. The lime green cabinets are masterfully offset by sky blue walls and a countertop and flooring tiles in complementary colors.16Preppy MalachiteKelly MarshallThis personality-packed kitchen by Elle Decor A-List designer Rayman Boozer of the firm Apartment 48 contrasts bright malachite cabinets with a pale blue ceiling and striking pendant lights. The colorful stove and complementary patterned roman shades add to the buoyant mix.Sean SantiagoDeputy EditorSean Santiago is ELLE Decor's Deputy Editor, covering news, trends and talents in interior design, hospitality, travel, and luxury. He writes the So Courant! column for the magazine and elledecor.com.