With a premium being placed on the price of houses these
days – especially in urban areas – living spaces are becoming smaller and
smaller. As with every other room, kitchen sizes have also decreased considerably
over the past couple of decades. However, there is no reason why you should
give up on having a stylish kitchen just because the space in limited.
Renovation for a small kitchen is not as hard as it may seem at first.
Renovation for a small kitchen: Some ideas
Open spaces
Tiny kitchens with overhead cabinets could make you feel
claustrophobic. Moreover, being surrounded by closed storage spaces could also
make it hard to find and reach the items you need. If you can be properly
organized, consider opting for open storage. When planning the renovation for a
small kitchen, consider adding pot racks, magnetic knife holders, etc. which
will help make the room look more spacious.
Focus on functionality
When considering renovation for a small kitchen, you should
focus more on functionality than form. Let’s face it, since space is limited,
you won’t be able to use it anything other than preparing food. Make sure that
you have added all the work areas and appliances you need. To save space, opt
for small and innovative appliances like freezer drawers, single sinks, small microwaves,
etc. Combine it with an open floor plan to make the room look larger.
Variety in materials
Use a combination of different materials when you are
renovating a small kitchen. However, you will have to ensure that the materials
you choose go well with each other. A mix of wood, metal and other materials in
the design will help spice up a space which may otherwise be lacking
interesting architectural elements. Using different hues of the same color
could also help unify the space.
Flooring
More often than not, flooring is the first thing that people
notice when walking into a room. Since space is limited, you may be able to
afford a wider range of flooring options. Traditional favorites like linoleum
can be installed in eye-catching designs to define the room better. You may
even be able to afford more expensive options like marble which – while hard
and cold underfoot – will last for a long time.
Whether you love in a high-rise or in a small home in the suburbs, use these ideas when planning the renovation of a small kitchen to make the space both beautiful and functional.
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