Not everyone has a kitchen as large as Jamie Oliver or another TV celebrity. Instead of focusing on what you don’t have or looking for a new place to live, we invite you to spend time finding ways to make your small kitchen feel bigger. We have a few tips to share to help you make your next batch of brownies or other treats in a much larger kitchen.
Look up
Not always do you need cabinets to store jars, boxes, and other things. Next time you’re in the kitchen, look up. Make use of wall shelves in order to fully utilize free wall space and free up space on the floor. Remember that kitchen walls can be used vertically up to the ceiling. By finding shelves of light colors, you can create a bigger and airier room effect.
One lamp is not enough
Anyone who has ever cooked something in the kitchen can agree that good lighting is necessary in order to not only cook daily meals comfortably, but also to spend time with family in a cozy atmosphere and conversations. Light can make the room look bigger, so if you need to choose kitchen doors, we recommend buying them made of glass. This way, you’ll be able to let in a lot of light and create a pleasant atmosphere.
People often have a tendency to place one central light in the kitchen – it should be avoided. Light can create miracles. By placing built-in lights throughout the kitchen, you’ll be able to illuminate even the darkest corners, creating a much larger impression of the space.
Curtains should definitely be avoided in the kitchen. They make the room darker and smaller. If you still want them, we recommend choosing blinds that can be rolled up easily and not interfere with everyday life.
Sideboard + book shelf
In case your kitchen is combined with the dining room, then a sideboard would fit perfectly in it, where you can store different dishes and other things necessary for everyday use. It looks both aesthetically pleasing and is a practical solution for any kitchen.
Think that the bookcase is meant only to store books? No! You can also use it to store glasses, dishes, and other kitchen things. It looks interesting and creates a modern impression.
Chairs without handles – a smart solution
In case your small kitchen is also used as a dining room, it is worth considering that all furniture in the room should be light and transparent, thus giving the room airiness. Heavy and dark furniture should stay in the past. If you want to create a Pinterest picture-style kitchen, then it is worth buying chairs without handles, preferably transparent. A very simple solution that does not require much effort.
Organized shelves provide more space
If your kitchen shelves and drawers are organized by sections, it is possible to store a lot more of different things. It is worth investing in drawer dividers to maximize space. Each spoon and fork should have its own compartment – if everything has its own place, it will always be easy to find what is needed, thus avoiding chaos in the kitchen.
Hopefully, some of these tips were also useful for you to look at your small kitchen from a different perspective. Remember, even a small space can be made larger by using just a few tricks.