For most people, the kitchen is the hub of family life. It’s the place where everyone gathers in the morning when they’re just starting their day and the place were everyone comes together in the evening while dinner is cooking. However, not every family has a large kitchen to work with.
Just because you don’t have a lot of space to work with doesn’t mean that you can’t have a lovely kitchen. With the right design tips and tricks, you can turn a smaller kitchen into a cheerful and functional space in your home. From creative uses of space to bright colors that give the illusion of a bigger area, there are plenty of smart ways to give a little kitchen a whole lot of life and character.
Wall cabinets can really encroach on space, so consider doing away with yours. Open shelving can make a huge impact in a small kitchen, creating an open and airy feel, as long as you limit the amount of shelves you use, and what you keep on them.
And if there are too many items cluttering up the worktops, consider clever solutions like wall-mounted magnetic knife strips, rails to hang utensils, pans, mugs, spice jars and cutlery bins. Also think about what you need to have to hand every day, such as chopping boards, wooden spoons, washing-up liquid, and what can be stored away until needed.
Keep your kitchen scheme simple
Nothing makes a room seem larger like simple white walls, so why not take it further with sleek, contemporary details that open up the space. Light, reflective materials and minimal designs are your friends in a small kitchen, so consider white or frosted glass cabinet doors, white stone or composite, or stainless-steel worktops, and white splashback tiling...