For most, a lack of space in the family kitchen can be a grave source of frustration. With a little bit of thought, however, it is possible to transform this feeling into one of satisfaction, using a few simple methods that will help you to make the most out of your small family kitchen.
Turn storage into style
Creating more space is quite a straightforward process and simply requires a little work to de-clutter your kitchen.
Installing integrated appliances should be the first step for any space-conscious homeowner. Betta Living stocks a whole range of innovative, cost-effective, solutions that take integrated appliances, such as ovens, microwaves, fridges and dishwashers, into consideration. By utilising these appliances, you automatically increase the size of the canvas that you have to work with, while maintaining a sleek style and clean lines throughout your kitchen.
In addition to integrated appliances, consider storing your food and utensils in an innovative way. Remember, you don’t always need to hide them – displaying items can really add a stylish touch. Wall mounted racks, cupboards without doors and open shelving are all great ways to maximise both storage and style in your kitchen.
Embrace the light
Making the most of your kitchen is not solely dependent on maximising the physical space that is available, it’s also important to work on creating the perception of space and this perception can be created with just a few little tweaks.
Ensure that you decorate the kitchen using bright, clean colours, while the illusion of further space can be created by emphasising windows, which bring in valuable natural light. If your kitchen isn’t blessed with a plethora of windows, consider hiring a builder to knock through one of the walls, to create another source of natural light; this relatively cheap move can be transformative and help a small family kitchen to feel much more spacious.
The power of islands
Kitchen islands may not be feasible in the smallest and narrowest of family kitchens. If you have a little more room to work with however, they can be a real space saver. Not only do they offer extra food preparation space, but they also have much needed integrated storage, which helps to free up space in the rest of the kitchen.
Life beyond the kitchen
While innovative storage solutions, bright colours and natural light can all help you to make the most of your kitchen, the most intelligent of homeowners should embrace the concept of looking beyond the borders of the kitchen to truly maximise space.
Remembering that rarely used pots, pans and fine china don’t necessarily need to be there can be a liberating experience. By storing these items in cabinets in the living room, you create a show piece, as well as freeing up much needed space in the kitchen.
Current design trends place a lot of importance on the kitchen as the true social hub of any house, whether you live there with your family or not. It’s vital that you make the most of what you have with your kitchen, however small it is. Once you’ve used these techniques to make do with the space you have, you could start looking into ways of expanding your kitchen, too.
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