Oct
09
2009
Are You Making the Most of Your Kitchen Space?
Those of us who have small kitchens have to be very resourceful to make the most of the space we have in our kitchens. Being organized and having a particular place for everything helps, but here are some other ways to maximize your small kitchen area.
Utilize Your Wall Space
Make every inch of wall space count. Use walls for hanging utensils. Add shelves to empty wall areas for storing and displaying kitchen items. Add a decorative shelf above your doorways for displaying items that will give your kitchen a personal touch.
Make Your Kitchen Look Larger with Light
To give your kitchen the illusion of being larger, make the most of any type of lighting available to you. Natural light is awesome – keep the shades up and the curtains open – or don’t have any at all.
Add under-counter lights, place decorative pendant lights above your sink and other prep areas.
Choose the Right Color Scheme
Paint your walls in the lightest hue of your favorite color to give your room an open airy feeling. Accent your kitchen with objects that make your kitchen pop with splashes of your favorite bolder colors.
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October 9th, 2009 at 10:32 am
These are some great tips to get started on maximizing the space in a kitchen. One other way to make the most out of a small space is to get creative with storage solutions. In just a few minutes you can mount a rack to the inside of cabinet doors, giving you a handy place to store spices and other seasonings. Installing lazy susan, rotating trays will also help you maximize drawer space by allowing you to utilize every inch. Just a few small changes like these can make even the tiniest of kitchens more functional and livable.