8 Small Kitchen Remodeling Tips to Make Your Space Look Larger
8 Small Kitchen Remodeling Tips to Make Your Space Look Larger
Are you fed up with your small kitchen, and are you considering tearing it all down in order to start a remodel?
Unfortunately, not everyone has enough money or the space to have the chef-worthy kitchen of his dreams. If this is you, don't despair. There are many things you can achieve with a small kitchen footprint.
These small kitchen ideas will inspire you to be creative.
8 Tips For Small Kitchen Remodel
Optical illusions can be a great way of making small kitchens feel bigger. Here are some options that work for any budget.
1. Make use of creative painting techniques
Paint is a cost-effective and easy solution to small kitchen renovations. Paint can give a room drama and coziness.
These are some of the ways you can use paint to increase the size of your small kitchen:
- Stick with neutral, light colors
- Or, paint dark cabinets with a lighter colored paint. You can also keep the bottom cabinets dark and paint the upper cabinets in a lighter tone to create an illusion of height.
- Pops of color can be added behind open shelving or on an accent wall.
- Keep your ceiling white
- Avoid matte paint. Use satin or eggshell to make the space feel larger.
2. Open Shelving can be added to cabinets, or cabinet doors can be replaced by glass.
You can give the illusion of having more space by adding glass to cabinets or replacing cabinets with open shelving. However, this trick requires that you keep your shelves clear of clutter. This can make your space appear small and messy.
You can use glass cabinets or open shelving to create a functional space in your home.
- Stay with a color palette. Put all-white dishes or all the red dishes on display. But, keep mismatched dishes at home.
- Balance smaller items and larger items
- Keep your daily items close at hand, and place those you do not use often on the higher shelves.
3. Try geometric patterns
Geometric patterns for small kitchens are on the rise. It is a fun way to make your small kitchen seem larger.
You can make geometric shapes from tile, wallpaper, or kitchen accessories (e.g. a floor runner).
Don't add too many geometric designs. The more you add, however, the more chaotic your kitchen becomes.
4. Mirrors and mirrored surfaces are a great addition to any home.
Mirrors open up space by reflecting light. Mirrors are available in both mirrored and actual forms.
A mirror can make your eat-in kitchen seem larger. A mirror in the dining area can improve your ability to keep wealth.
5. Connect Your Kitchen to the Great Outdoors
Do you have any outdoor space other than your kitchen walls that's beautiful? French doors are definitely worth the cost. They'll bring light into your kitchen, increase your viewing and make your space seem bigger.
6. Accent lights are a great way to add some style
Shadows can make small spaces seem cramped. Our eyes are drawn towards shadows. Accent lights, especially for shelves and under cabinets, reduce shadows. This can make small spaces appear larger, which will increase its functionality.
7. Streamline Your Storage Space
Apart from the obvious problem of feeling cramped in a small kitchen, it also has a lack of storage.
We recommend spending time organizing your belongings, taking inventory, and doing so regularly. Take lead and go through everything you own and make sure that you only have what is necessary. (Do you really need 10 kitchen spatulas and two food processing machines?
After clearing out your clutter, invest in the right organizational elements such as corner cabinets to make the most of the space. Make sure to hide your coffee pot or toaster, and make them easy to reach.
8. Increase the space with horizontal stripes
We all know wearing horizontal stripes, wide and thick, can make us appear larger than we really are. You can also add horizontal stripes to your kitchen. These stripes are easily added using wallpaper, tile, flooring, or rug.
Hire a Contractor
You may believe that you can save money if you do a small remodel of your kitchen. In some cases, this may be true. It could however lead to higher costs in the end.
When you face problems with your home, such as structural, electrical, and plumbing issues, it is worth hiring a contractor. It's rare for a remodel that is so simple, particularly in older homes.
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