Sometimes a small kitchen can seem like a big headache. Whether it's a small city apartment a modest house in the suburbs, we often spend so much time in our kitchens that they become the focal points of our homes. Between routine meals, entertaining, and simple living, any kitchen sees the bulk of a home's traffic and activity.this leaves small kitchen owners pondering the eternally vexing questions: how can I do so much in so little space?
Fortunately, with a little planning and resourcefulness, even the smallest kitchens can be designed to handle your busy lifestyle without breaking your bank. the following are some tips for putting together and efficient small kitchen.
Planning: Before you consider how to redesign your kitchen spend a little time observing how you use it. Do you do a lot of cooking at home or does the microwave dimply reheat takeout leftovers? Do you entertain often or rarely? How does your family actually use the kitchen space your have? Once you've answered those questions, and understand your priorities in the kitchen you can set about redesigning it to maximize its potential.
Make the most of cabinet space: large kitchens have the luxury of half-used cabinets. Not so for small kitchens. Add lazy susans and pull-out trays to your cabinets to help maximize your use of available space. Keep non-essential items out of the cabinets. Cookbooks, for example, can be stored on a shelf elsewhere in the house. Use overhead hanging racks to store pots and pans. Not only does this save precious cabinet space, but it can add an air of culinary attractiveness to the kitchen.
Light and Bright: While you might not have a lot of space to work with, you can create the illusion of more space with a few simple tricks. Nothing reinforces the sens of enclosure like dim light. Add bright lights, especially under cabinets, and take advantage of natural light sources like windows to bring in as much light as possible. Choose light colors for walls, counters and backsplash tiles to increase the feeling of space.
Appliances: You're not the only one out there with a small kitchen. Plenty of people face the same space constrictions as your do, and appliance makers have designed products to meet those challenges. Kitchen Aid, for instance, offers 24-inch wide single and double-drawer dishwashers. Many manufacturers also make appliances for over the counter installation, saving precious counter space.
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