The kitchen is one of the most important parts of a home, in fact I don’t know anyone who doesn’t want to have a large and spacious kitchen. As it is not always possible, these 5 tricks for small kitchens will help you get the most out of yours.
I remember that the two main reasons why we decided to buy our current home were its brightness and a 13 m2 kitchen. Previously we had lived in other apartments where you had to use your ingenuity and some small kitchen tipsin order to multiply the space and make it more functional.
Light, light and more light
A good lighting along with the choice of light-colored furniture, countertops and coatings They will contribute to multiply the space of your kitchen. To allow the entry of natural light as much as possible, place translucent curtains or blinds or even do without them.
Don’t just limit yourself to white, You can combine white coverings with cabinets in pastel shades of yellow or blue, since the first is very bright and the second visually expands the space. Another option to break the color monotony is to choose accessories in different shades or also place plants that will bring a lot of life to your kitchen.
On the floor you can use vinyl rugsnot only will it protect it from stains but they are also very decorative without taking up any space.
Choose the most suitable distribution
exist three types of distributions for a small kitchen:
- In ‘U’ if it is square
- In ‘L’ if it is elongated
- Online if very close
Be realistic, do not pretend to have a “U” layout if your kitchen is narrow, since the minimum separation that must be left so that the doors of the cupboards and appliances do not collide is 120 cm. In addition, you must leave a minimum distance of about 45/60 cm between the sink, the stove and the refrigerator.
Nor do you insist on having an office area if there is not enough space, it is better to place one breakfast bar or drop down table.
On the other hand, if you have an irregular floor plan and you don’t know how to design a small kitchen, you can let yourself be advised by professionals to be able to get the most out of it.
Take advantage of all the gaps in your small kitchen
Another of the tricks for small kitchens is to take advantage of every last hole, from the plinth to install practical drawers, through the space between cabinets and appliances or take advantage of high ceilings to place shelves. If you also use accessories to organize the interior of the cabinets, you will be able to optimize the space much better.
If your space is very limited, consider the possibility of creating an open kitchen, in this way you will achieve a greater feeling of spaciousness and create a space to share with your family and friends.
Be a neat freak
Keep order in your small kitchen It will help make it appear larger. Avoid having many appliances, objects or accessories on the countertop and take advantage of baskets or boxes to keep everything stored and collected, in this way you will also help your kitchen stay clean for longer.
On the other hand, glass doors or cabinets without doors help to visually lighten the space, but it is essential that everything in sight is also kept tidy if you do not want to create the opposite effect.
mini appliances
When choosing appliances you must take into account that they are proportional to the size of your kitchen. There are mini appliances such as washing machines and dishwashers that are 40 cm wide, as well as ovens that are almost half the size of the standard size.
When it comes to choosing the refrigerator or ceramic hob, “it’s big or it’s not” is not worth it, not only does it consume more when it is larger or has more burners, but you will also be wasting space that is gold in your small kitchen.
It is also committed to folding furniture, since it will allow you to take advantage of more or less space according to your needs.
Summarizing…
These are the tips and tricks for small kitchens that you can start applying today if you want to get extra space:
- Prioritize light in both its natural and artificial forms, and choose wall tiles and furnishings that maximize its effect.
- Choose the most suitable distribution for the type of plant and place only the elements that you cannot do without within that limited space.
- As small as it may be, that hole or holes can be a great solution to your space problems.
- Being neat and organized in the kitchen will not only save you time, but it will also help make it seem more spacious.
- Consult the wide range that exists in the market of small-sized appliances and furniture to adapt them to your kitchen.
Have you tried any of these? 5 tricks for small kitchens? If not, I encourage you to do so as you will not only gain space, but also functionality and comfort.
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