Creating space in a small kitchen can be challenging due to the number of items that must be accommodated in a limited space. You have to do things differently if you are to get around your small kitchen with ease, and access all that needs to be accessed. Here are 8 things you can do on your own to give your small kitchen a facelift to make it look bigger and feel more accessible.
- Focus on the main function of a kitchen
A small kitchen should be primarily for meal prep and anything other than that makes it crowded. You should have your work areas and appliances within reach. You should save some space by using innovative appliances such pint-sized microwaves, a 2-burner stove, or a single sink. If you want additional work space, consider getting a movable counter that can be stashed away under a set countertop when you don’t need it.
- Embrace open design
The overhead cabinets in a small kitchen can feel cluttered and often you can’t access what is in them without the help of a stool or ladder. Consider replacing the top cupboards with open storage. Your kitchen will look more spacious and you also get to display your favorite kitchenware.
- Blend Decorative Materials
Adding interesting architectural detail in a small kitchen can be hard because of the limited space. You should therefore add compelling cabinetry, countertop surfaces, fixtures, lighting, color, and flooring. While doing so, ensure that you use the same style and color on cabinets and fixtures to get a unified look.
- Use Glass surfaces
By incorporating glass surfaces, you will be enhancing the feeling of spaciousness. You can use glass on your countertop, tabletop, or cabinet doors. You can even fix a glass door so that you can visually expand the kitchen space. A pass-through window to the neighboring room can expand space as well and make the kitchen appear more open.
- Light the kitchen up
The goal is to strike a perfect balance between your atmospheric and task lighting. Fluorescent lights give a bluish tinge to objects, but this can be counteracted by fitting hanging pendant light that bathes the eating area with more appetizing lights. You can also have incandescent lighting beneath the upper cabinets and ceiling incandescent lighting pointed to the cabinetry to increase shadowing of space. This results in greater visual interest.
- Work on your floor
The flooring in a small kitchen is important. There are many types of flooring to consider: stone, hardwood, and more! You can use a tumbled marble to achieve an outdoor touch. Or you can give cork a try, which adds great visual interest and takes on the warmth of your room.
- Play with colors
The color of appliances, walls, counters, stools or even dishtowels create a whole new feeling and the perceived kitchen size. Bold decorations are effective in small kitchens. You could have Porsche-red cabinets with banana colored concrete countertop. That is sure to kick start your morning! But generally, lighter colors open up a space. Aim for white or off-white colors to make your small kitchen look more spacious.
- Choose comfort over size
You can work on the visual size of your small kitchen any way you want, but sometimes you may have to embrace it as it is and try to make it cozy. Add furniture that can accommodate one or two people.
Whatever the size of your kitchen, there are many different design options to make it look more spacious easy to navigate when in use.
