Get Creative with Designs for Small Kitchen
Spaces By: Gregg
Hicks
Many of today?s kitchen designs are showcased
in larger over-sized kitchens, which make great ideas for those
who have large kitchens but just not practical for some of us
who don?t. What about designs for small kitchen areas? Since we
all want a space that provides efficiency and optimum storage
for the kitchen here are a few ways to maximize designs for
small kitchen spaces.
With any kitchen space you shouldn?t have to
give up your amenities, just use sensible designs for small
kitchen spaces. In most cases it is better to remove anything
big and bulky and use small accent pieces to bring out your
style. I have also found that in just about any room you can
position mirrors or even add an imitation mirror window to the
wall and it will automatically make the room seem
larger.
Simple enlarging designs for small kitchen
areas will start with eliminating anything that is not used in
the room at all. Clear all your counter space; remove junk in
drawers, or anything else that is not used in the kitchen. When
choosing color for your new kitchen designs stay away from dark
colors and large prints on towels, curtains, walls, anything
that will be showcased.
Designs for Small
Kitchen
To maximize kitchen space, create lots of
open shelving. Adding shelving on the walls makes use of
otherwise wasted storage space. Add some storage bars, hooks,
and pot racks. This will make cooking material more convenient
and free up cabinet spaces for other items.
As you review designs for small kitchen
spaces, keep in mind there are three main areas of the kitchen
that need to be spaced to provide maximum use and allow
multiple people to be in the area without cramping each other.
These three areas are 1) the stove, 2) the refrigerator, and 3)
the sink. By choosing a design that allows movement around
these areas you?ll have a much more functional
kitchen.
Designs for small kitchen areas should also
carefully place lighting. Light is a very important part of
making a space feel open. In many cases, just adding some extra
light to a room can make a big difference. There are a couple
of different ways you can achieve more lighting. One way is to
add a window, a skylight, or just hiring an electrician to
install more light fixtures in the room. If you are using a low
watt bulb, maybe bump it up a notch.
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