To Never Feel Claustrophobic Again, Steal These Small Kitchen Ideas.
We all fantasize about having a large kitchen with high ceilings and plenty of natural light flowing in via large windows. Most of us, though, have to make do with small, irregularly shaped ones. It doesn't have to be this way! In truth, it doesn't matter what size your area is if you have the correct small-space solutions and beautiful design ideas. Continue reading for 60 brilliant and elegant little kitchen ideas to steal so you never feel claustrophobic in the kitchen again—we promise these tips will help you make the most of your counter space and cabinetry.
Suspend yourself from the ceiling
If you're short on cabinet space, use ceiling-mounted rods to create storage, as designers Carey Maloney and Hermes Mallea did here. A copper-pipe shelf or a brass rod look great and are perfect for displaying mugs or stacking dishes. Read more...
Make the Most of Your Green Thumb
Plants brighten up every space, including little kitchens. Plus, if you have good lighting, why not take advantage of it? To lighten up the room, ETC.etera smartly placed a huge plant on top of the fridge.
Using Task Lighting
In a small kitchen, you'll need all the task lighting you can get. Sconces were added over the countertop and sink area by designer Corey Damen Jenkins. They will not only light the office, but they will also provide some gleaming style. See more..
Invest in Some Bold Lighting
Is anyone going to notice how big or small your kitchen is if you have a stunning statement piece of lighting? Certainly not. The combined metals and olive green paint in this one are also fantastic.
Include a Skirt
There are no closed cabinets under the kitchen sink, but there are lots of unattractive items you need to hide? Don't be concerned. Wastebaskets and cleaning materials can be hidden by hiding them with a fabric skirt, as Scott Meacham Wood done here.
Construct a Breakfast Bar
Even if you don't have enough room for a breakfast nook, you can definitely squeeze in a counter bar, especially if it's carefully placed. This one, in an Amir Khamnejpur-designed glam kitchen, gets bonus points for a counter-height dining table that also serves as a kitchen island.
With a Rug, You Can Make It Cozier
When there's nothing else you can do to make a tiny place feel bigger, throw in a rug. It will bring color and design without overpowering your kitchen and will warm up the space. Michelle Nussbaumer, the interior designer, has crammed a lot of texture-rich materials into the compact space. more
Bring a tall table in
In a room that's too tiny for a dining table but too big for nothing, a tall table is ideal. It can be used as a nook as well as an island. The oak table in this Hecker Guthrie kitchen merges with the modern kitchen island.
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