Kitchen design can be a real challenge for most of us especially when we are dealing with a small kitchen. However, a small space doesn’t have to be a burden – there are many ways to make it meet your needs.
Keep in mind that when the space is properly organized, it will be much easier to find everything you need.
Organization Tips
Efficient space organization can be achieved by anyone. When you have a small kitchen, it’s essential to opt for wall and hanging storage solutions. Choose tall cabinets, reaching to the ceiling, and store what you use less often on the upper shelves. Use hooks on the cabinet doors as supports for accessories or small, lightweight objects. The vertical space between cabinets and walls can also be used for bottles or other containers. Categorize the utensils you choose to store in cabinets and keep them in a easily reachable place so you can quickly find them.
You can save space in your drawers or cabinets by organizing your utensils – put spices in small jars and hang them under the cabinets above the counter, and you can arrange larger jars of coffee, flour and other ingredients on shelves or in cabinets. Don’t cram your mugs and kitchen accessories into drawers or shelves, but opt for wall-mounted holders, so you’ll have them at hand whenever you need them and thus you can save space. Extendable tables and chairs could also be another option – you only use them when you need them, which is a very simple way to save space.
Wall-mounted shelves where you can store plates, bowls or glasses, chopping boards, cookbooks or a flower pot are a new trend in interior design. These extra shelves will offer your kitchen an authentic look, freeing up valuable space.
Materials and colors suitable for a small kitchen
In small spaces, light is very important. Walls and furniture in light shades will give the impression of extra brightness and naturalness. Opt for a kitchen with white furniture even if it is more difficult to maintain, and for the walls choose the texture of wood or brick. For lighting, choose recessed fixtures. They will take up little space and will give a special air to your kitchen.
The kitchen can impress you and become your favorite place in the house if you decorate it with skill and attention. Put the options above into practice, choose light shades and natural surfaces, give up unnecessary objects and you will be able to transform your small kitchen into a functional space where you will enjoy spending your time.
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