Small Kitchen Makeovers: Tips You’ll Want To See
There always comes a time when you start finding your small kitchen too small, dingy and cramped. Don’t think twice about having a makeover done. A small kitchen make over isn’t a big project. It can be easily done on a budget that will not burn a big hole in your pocket. What you have to do is sincerely follow the tips given below to make your small kitchen look spacious airy and light with no clutter on the countertop.
Makeover tips for your small kitchen
- 1. Select light and cool colors to paint your kitchen. The favorite colors for a small kitchen are white, off white, beige and light yellow. To give it a more elegant look you could opt for sage, light blue or lavender shades. The walls have a lot of surface. The colors you use on the walls not only make the kitchen look spacious and cool but also influence positively your mood. Give your cabinets also a light color but of a different shade. For instance, if for yellow walls have your cabinets painted white. It will enhance the light, airy and spacious effects.
- 2. Select appliances that are currently being manufactured exclusively for small kitchens. They are more compact and come in bright colors that can serve as accents to your wall or the cabinets. If you want a modern and neat kitchen then go for stainless steel appliances. What is far more important is that you will have much more space for storage and for moving around. Imagine a slimmer and taller refrigerator instead of the bulky one you have now.
- 3. Try to be a little unconventional. Instead of focusing on the horizontal space pay more attention on the vertical space above your head. There is just so much space waiting to be utilized and reduce the clutter on your countertop. Install tall cabinets that reach the ceiling. Have glass doors on them to maintain the open and airy effect. To reduce costs you may even use plastic doors. Replace the old dull hardware with new gleaming beautifully designed latest hardware. If you have white cabinets then brushed silver hardware will look amazing.
- 4. To save space, think about a small breakfast bar or a booth instead of a big dining table. The other alternative is to have a dining table with storage units like shelves built into it under the table top. It can be used to store the lesser used items which normally make a clutter on the counter. Of course don’t forget to cove the table with a brightly colored table cloth.
- 5. Do not overdo the decoration. That will detract from the beauty of the kitchen. Use your appliances and other kitchen items as decorative elements.
- 6. A new flooring will add to the appearance of the kitchen. To keep expenses down opt for light colored linoleum that will add to the spacious looks of the kitchen.