How many of you haven't encountered difficulties in arranging your kitchen due to its size? You've struggled to decide on furniture and appliances precisely because you wanted them to be integrated harmoniously into the design. And yet, the feeling of clutter and cramped space still follows you.
It's good to know that there are solutions that can be implemented to optimize your kitchen layout without major investments or changes to the dimensions of the room.
We talked a few articles ago about the power of mirrors in a decor. Well, they can work wonders even in the kitchen, creating an illusion of spaciousness. Mirrors can be integrated onto the wall between cabinets and the countertop, an efficient solution for a compact kitchen.
Although the idea of suspended shelves or shelving units for storage in the kitchen may sound strange, it's good to know that this option is widely used and even adopted on a large scale by designers, especially for small spaces. Occupying a significantly smaller area than cabinets, shelves create the impression of airy, visually uncluttered space.
In addition, you will be able to access the things you need in the kitchen much more easily. In the same context, you can opt for hanging kitchen utensils. If the shelving idea doesn't suit you, choose glass doors for the upper cabinets.
When talking about small kitchens, it's also good to consider the color palette. White can be predominant as it enhances the effect of spaciousness, light and airiness. However, you shouldn't limit yourself to just white. Neutrals and pastels work in a similar way. You can add a touch of drama with darker colors or even black.
We recommend that these be integrated into the lower part of the kitchen, starting from the countertop area. This will give you better visual stability and a better anchoring of the furniture in the space.
Choose glossy finishes. We are referring here specifically to furniture with a glossy surface and chrome accessories that reflect and amplify light. In this context, the degree of brightness in the room is important. You can ditch the curtains so that as much natural light as possible can penetrate.
Choose the right type of lighting for your kitchen so that each area is illuminated accordingly.
Think multifunctional: an extendable countertop, folding tables and/or chairs are just a few suggestions that can be implemented to gain space at the level of the kitchen floor. At the same time, any free corner or sector can be the ideal place to add a countertop and create a bar-type area, suitable for a quick breakfast in the morning.
The kitchen is not only a space for cooking and eating but also a place where we can express our creativity. A small area with chalkboard paint (such as the door of a cabinet) that allows you to draw or leave funny messages for loved ones is a low-cost and fun idea at the same time.
