Having a small kitchen is maybe tricky. The size is maybe just right. It fits your daily needs. However, it is pretty hard to keep it tidy and spacious with not much space for storage. Then, we still want the look too. It is challenging to make a small kitchen looks fine and inviting. Well, here are the ideas you can try when it comes to remodeling.
1. Choose Light
Darker hues are maybe in trend today. However, those colors aren’t the great idea for a small kitchen. Your kitchen is maybe on the right setting already, and it only needs to be repainted. Choose light color like pastels. It reflects a lot of light and gives more spacious feeling. With this, you don’t need to make too much remodeling in the end.
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2. Use Smaller Sink
Of course, the usual size is often the first choice we pick. It is 12 feet long with the counter, and it isn’t a wise measurement for a small kitchen. In alternative, use your available space wisely by choosing smaller sink. It still accommodates your need while it doesn’t take too much space.
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3. Minimize the Kitchen Elements
You may dream of traditional kitchen but it isn’t the right direction of remodeling for a small kitchen. You should consider having the basic essentials but make sure to use smaller elements for the rest. Less bulky cabinets, free standing furniture, and smaller counters will be great to complete the kitchen. It serves you but it use only enough space.
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4. Don’t Hang the Pendants too Low
Low hang pendants are maybe attractive, but it overwhelms a small kitchen. A small kitchen needs details that keep it airy and light. In this case, you should consider pulling in the pendants a little bit. With careful choice on the bulb too, it shouldn’t affect the amount of lighting you need.
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5. Work with the Corridor Kitchen
Corridor kitchen is one of the most popular small kitchen today. Most design layout use both side of the galley for counter and cabinets. While this isn’t a patent design, it is the most logical option. However, the key is to embrace the natural space of the kitchen and work from there. It helps in arranging the right kitchen setting.
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6. Maximize All Available Spaces
One of the most challenging about small kitchen is the storage. If you are thinking of remodeling the kitchen, you should consider adding cabinets, shelves, or other kinds of storage on your empty available spaces. Hire a pro to get you perfect measurement and ultimate remodeling result.
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7. Go Wild with Backsplash
If you already decide on a smaller sink, you don’t have too large space for the backsplash either. As the space is small and you don’t have any other spot to display something, create a focal point here. Distract the eye with creative backsplash work. It gives some fresh air on the small kitchen without being too much.
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8. Choose Bright and Large Tiles
Most people think a small kitchen should get small tiles as well. This is wrong. Smaller tiles will make a small kitchen looks busier than it actually is. The 12 x 12 inches tiles are the smallest you should consider. Don’t choose anything smaller. Bright and large tiles makes your kitchen looks roomier and light.
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9. Try Tall Fridge
This remodeling ideas doesn’t suggest a change on the kitchen necessities but on the fridge only. Thanks to the dedicated companies, we can now get a fridge which is more about being tall than wide. It allows you to store just as much food, but it takes smaller space in kitchen. It is a fitting measurement for a small kitchen.
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10. Open Up Some Walls
In addition to using bright and light hues for the entire kitchen, it is important to keep the kitchen opened You don’t have to enlarge the kitchen. Simply remove one of the walls, like one that separate your kitchen from the dining room. The openness gives airy and larger feeling in an instant.
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11. Try Light Trendy Scheme
Sometimes, you only need to change the face of your kitchen. One of the best ways to do this is by applying different scheme for your small kitchen. While light hues are important and necessary, you also need stylish choice like royal blue for a little accent, not too much. Do this even on the furniture for ultimate result.
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12. Add Modern Properties
You should consider using bright cabinets, especially the upper ones. It creates airy feeling in the kitchen. Meanwhile, you can change the tiles with light colored hardwood floor for a tasteful interior. At last, install contemporary appliances to create compact and spacious look in the room. This kind of remodeling costs a lot more comparing to the previous options, but it is worth the investment.
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13. Get Under Cabinet Lighting
As mentioned above, a small kitchen needs to get a lot of light day and night. If you already have the perfect setting, you should consider adding under the cabinet lighting. It isn’t expensive to get and it is a pretty simple project as well. It gives you better sight while working on the counter too.
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14. White Cabinet and Glass Door
It can be a little bit confusing to choose the right bright color for a small kitchen. In this case, white will be a safe choice. You can combine it with darker hue but make sure white takes the dominant part. Finish the cabinet with it and replace the cabinet door with glass ones. It is lighter and brighter at the same time.
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15. Bright Marble Counter Top and Smaller Table
Your kitchen may look too bulky. In this case, change your option on countertop from wooden to marble. It is tougher and easier to clean. It looks way more elegant yet it is thinner. For a more impacting effect, change the kitchen table with a small one. Use it as an island as well if you are up for it.
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