Big or small, the kitchen is the hub of the home; the watering hole where you’ll always find one household member making a brew. Even the smallest of kitchens are such an integral part of the home, so if you think yours needs a bit of sprucing up, here are a few ways to style up a small kitchen without completely re-desgining it.
Use paint to make a small kitchen look larger
A good lick of paint is one of the easiest, (and cheapest) ways to give any room a makeover – and, by using careful manipulation of colour, you can make a small kitchen seem instantly so much bigger, (this is also a really handy hack when you’re preparing to sell your home.)
Opt for white and muted colours that reflect light, makes walls recede, and increases a sense of space. The ‘fresh clean minty blue’ shade from the super-Instagrammable Lick Paint is a great choice if you want something light and airy, but don’t fancy white.
Keep this neutral theme going throughout your counter-tops, cabinetry, and ceiling to create a cohesive space with few boundaries or edges to limit the eye.
Obviously, you don’t want your kitchen to look too clinical, so use different neautral paint hues and add different textures with fabrics or wallcovering – and you can create colour pops with your accessories and appliances later.
Choose chic small kitchen appliances
If you’re going for muted walls, you may want to add some sleek, contemporary details that open up the space via your appliances.
Minimalist, chic appliances such as the Tower Breakfast Set by AO break up the space, and look super sleek and stylish.
Light, reflective materials and minimal designs are also your friends in a small kitchen if you’re looking to open it out a little, so you could consider white marble effect appliances such as the white and rose gold Tower Kettle And Toaster Set from AO, which gives us huge wonderland tea party vibes.
Small kitchen accessories that pop
To add some much needed colour pops to your small kitchen, you’re going to need some gorgeous, statement accessories. Whilst mugs, bowls and side plates can be stashed away, you should invest in a beautiful fruit bowl, (that will stand the test of time) as it’s going to be on-show. If you’re looking for something special, Denby has a whole range of beautiful, hand crafted serving bowls that will add a touch of personality to your space.
Storage options for small kitchens
Finally, one of the problems many people with smaller kitchens encounter, is the lack of storage resulting in clutter on worktops. But, there are a few ways you can create more space in your small kitchen:
Relocate the washing machine
Whilst the kitchen is the obvious home for your washing machine and tumble dryer here in the UK, in many countries in Europe you’re more likely to find it in the bathroom. So, if you’re stuck for space, it might be worth relocating your laundry appliances elsewhere, (even a cupboard under the stairs) to free up some space to use as cupboards.
Utilise the space you have
If physically creating more room isn’t an option, you need to utilise whatever storage you already have. Drawer dividers, plinth drawers, curtain rods across the top of cabinets and retrofitting wire racks that pull out of corners or slim cupboards are all really good ways to use your space to the max.
Use the walls
You can also immediately create some more storage areas by utilising your wall space. Open kitchen shelves can store plates and glasses, but you can also take advantage of the empty ledges by displaying colourful art and accessories to add some of your personality to the area. Try mixing cookbooks, kitchen supplies, and decorative objects for a practical yet stylish arrangement.
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