You might find yourself up against it with having to deal with a small kitchen but do not despair, there are easy ways to improve your lot.
Creating space is still possible in a small area and here follows a few tips to get you started.
First, organizing your kitchen is very important. Do away with items that make the kitchen cramped and small.
You can remove everything in the drawers to have an idea on what you have, remove what you do not need and then use the space to place items ordered based on their use.
Remember the basic principle of good kitchen design in that everything most commonly used should be within easy reach, those items not often required can be relegated to top shelves of cupboards.
Simple things like efficient placement of items in cabinets can mean that you will be able to store more in them.
Make sure your countertops are as uncluttered as possible this in itself makes a small kitchen seem larger.
Be fanatical about keeping your countertops free of unnecessary items.
Things like coffee pots or toasters can find room in the cabinets if it is well organized. A drawer that slides out may be the best option so that it is easy to get these items in and out of the cabinets.
If they are too large, you can store them in the cupboard and remove them only when you need to. Buy smaller ones for everyday use and which can easily fit in the cabinets.
Cabinet doors can make the room feel smaller since you require space to open the doors. Consider removing the doors of the cabinets and leave them as open shelves.
This can add to the overall feeling of spaciousness in your kitchen.
Kitchen color is important. If you decorate your small kitchen layout using a light or soft color, the room will feel larger. All you need to do is take your favorite color and choose a lighter variety.
However, avoid wallpaper especially heavily patterned ones these make a room look too busy and can add to the feeling of limited space.
Try looking in magazines to get ideas on suitable color schemes, lighter is better for a feeling of overall space.
Do not forget the floor. Giving the floor a light color can provide instant transformation on the kitchen’s perceived size.
Just like the walls, if you do decide to use ceramics, choose the ones without a pattern. The tile filling should also be the same color as the ceramic.
An alternative to tiles is linoleum but the same approach applies, minimal pattern for a more spacious look.
Prior to you designing your new kitchen be sure to visit Lorraine Smith’s excellent resource to gather free kitchen ideas and get some more great ideas on small kitchen remodeling.
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