Italian kitchen designer Arclinea has some very cool lineups in their stables. Whether your home simply doesn't allow for a large kitchen space, or you like to have your kitchen organized so you can easily access whatever you may need, these modern spaces provide solutions to common kitchen shortfalls. Some designs have a majority of kitchen pieces exposed while other designs provides a completely hidden space with recessed doors making the space universal and yes, some of these rooms are unrealistically large for a kitchen. From a materials standpoint, most are earthy woods and stones, with the modern touches of stainless steel. Each kitchen design is distinctive and the company says these spaces are easily customizable.

These kitchens have a linear range wall basically keeping the entire kitchen on one side of the room. It makes space for a good sized dining area. The glass walls provide separation without taking away the feel of a large, open space.

These stainless steel kitchen counters are stylish yet very easy to clean and maintain, making it a very desirable kitchen fixture.

The linear kitchen cabinetry comes to an end but the concept continues with this recessed wall with a custom fit desk inside. The white matches the cabinetry.

The fully functional kitchen is revealed when all the recessed doors are open, and now the space can be used as both a dining and preparation space.

Recessed doors are also use in this small apartment space to keep the kitchen clutter at bay creating a clean and simple space.

This kitchen space is also multi-functional with the dining table connected to the center island. The white walls and furnishings keep the design clean.

This space has duel kitchen islands with a wall of recessed cabinetry in teak wood with the appliances built in as well. This layout makes it easy to access preparation spaces from every angle.

This recessed kitchen wall makes great use of a small space. Cabinets, preparation space, appliances, wine racks and glass storage are all included in this one wall in a neat and organized layout.

This large white island serves provides plenty of preparation and cooking space as there are no surrounding kitchen counters.

It's hard to tell at first whether this space is a kitchen or office. The cabinetry and furnishing are so modern with finishes in black and stainless steel.

This space also has no surrounding counter space with the main working area on the island. Having the cabinets built in makes space for a seating area.