A dark-colored kitchen has a certain class and elegance that a light kitchen does not usually have. Nowadays, most people prefer adding dark tiles and wall paint just to make it cozier all while increasing the luxury level.
However, we can also agree on the fact that dark-colored kitchens tend to make the room seem smaller. So, it’s up to us to find ways to make it look bigger all while keeping the dark color theme. Here is what you may do about that.
- Install Open Shelving
When your kitchen is packed predominantly with closed cabinets, those bulking objects will take away from the space that you have in your kitchen. They may allow you to feel more organized and clutter-free but since they are hiding the walls, it will feel like the doors of the cabinets are the walls instead.
This is why you should install some open shelving instead. This way, the walls will be more visible and will give off the impression of more space. Consequently, your kitchen will feel much bigger this way.
- Go for Vertical Lines
Have you noticed how wearing clothes with vertical lines makes you feel taller than you normally are? Indeed, it is just an illusion but one that actually tricks the eye. If you do not necessarily want to add wallpaper with vertical lines on your walls, you may go for the next best thing: change the hardware.
Opting for long handles will make your eyes move up and down causing an impression of more space. You may also opt for drop-down kitchen lights, as they will once more create the illusion of space. If you are feeling confident, try doing some DIY work on your kitchen window and install some small vertical bars. This will make you feel like you have more space in the kitchen, even with dark colors.
- Remove the Clutter
Your kitchen already looks small enough as it is with the darker theme but with clutter, it will be even worse. For this reason, you may want to make sure that all clutter is gone from your kitchen and that you only let the strict necessities out.
The more things your eyes have to rest upon in the kitchen, the smaller your kitchen will seem. This is why your aim should be on less clutter on the areas that you see first, such as your table and your countertops. Leave only the items you can’t hide (such as your coffee machine), and tuck the others away in your drawers and kitchen cabinets.
- Let the Light In
Your kitchen may have a dark color theme but that does not mean it should have no light in it as well. The more light a kitchen gets, the bigger it will seem. As a result, you might want to take those dark-colored curtains off the windows and opt for lighter ones, invest in under-cabinet lighting, and do everything that you can to ensure that your room is flooded with light.
You might even want to consider adding a mirror, perhaps above a sink that does not have a window. This will allow the light to bounce around. The brighter your kitchen gets, the roomier it will also feel.
- Go for Light Furnishing and Dcor
Once again, the fewer objects you have in your kitchen, the airier it will seem. Plus, you might want to give a close look at the essentials: the lighter they are, and the less space they take, the better it will be.
If you can’t go without bar stools in the kitchen, go for backless options instead of those that have a backrest. This will leave more free space in the kitchen and fewer surfaces for your eyes to rest on. Floating countertops might also give a bigger impression of space, as they will free up the floor space.
Final Thoughts
You don’t have to change the color scheme to get a bigger-looking kitchen. You just need to know what aspects to focus on so that the darkness of the kitchen gets some light as well. We hope that tips and tricks from www.rtacabinetsupply.com helped you in this regard.
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