Not every home owner or renter is blessed with their dream
kitchen that has counters that stretch throughout the space, a beautiful island
that can house a sink and enough counter space to prep meals, or a sit-in area
for your family to enjoy their meals. Most kitchens are in fact on the smaller
side, or aren’t designed for all of our needs and wants.
If it’s not practical to knock down a wall or complete a
major kitchen renovation, there are a handful of ways to make the impression
that your space is larger than it truly is. The three key factors to remember
are appliances, storage, and lighting.
In regards to appliances and storage, if possible,
installing compact appliances will give you more room to play with for cabinets
and storage space. If there is enough room in your kitchen, an island in the
center can double as both counter and storage space, and possibly even as a
counter to eat on.
In regards to cabinetry, glass doors are ideal, as they
allow your guests to see more of the cabinet, which in turn gives the feel of
more space in the room. Open shelving; along with clutter-free counters create
the illusion of more space in the kitchen.
What is your favorite
way to create the illusion of a bigger kitchen?