Incorporate Open Shelving
Break tradition by removing your full blocks of cabinets. Replace them with an open shelving scheme that allows your eyes to travel to the wall instead of the front of a cabinet.
There is one sticking point with open shelves that does not always make them the best choice for homeowners. You have to cut back on the clutter-open shelves have to look open. So you need to choose very carefully what you can store there.
Open shelves can also be a design feature for your kitchen. This can make a transition between a traditional kitchen to a transitional or contemporary kitchen.
Use Glass Cabinet Doors
If you do not want to lose your cabinets altogether, consider switching out the full doors for glass-front doors. These also draw the eye back to the wall, adding depth to your room. As you do not have to use glass-front cabinet doors on every cabinet, you get to store a larger number of items. You still need to consider the amount of clutter in cabinets when using a glass door.
Embrace White
White is the primary color kitchen designers use to open up a small kitchen. White reflects light, which makes the walls and ceiling look farther away than they actually are. If you aren't the biggest fan of white, choose lighter colors that make your space feel brighter and bigger.
Eliminate Clutter
All too often, kitchen counter tops become the go-to storage spot for small appliances, utensils, spices and more. Just as you want your open shelving or glass-front cabinets to look clean, you also want to keep your counters clear. This means finding a home for all of your kitchen goods, and removing non-kitchen clutter altogether. (Note: custom cabinets for your kitchen can solve many of your storage woes!)
Incorporate Smaller Furniture Items
We all love the added storage and workspace that an island can offer any size kitchen. Instead of building a stationary island, however, consider instead adding in a small movable island for workspace that can tuck away nicely when not in use.Jenn Newville
Break tradition by removing your full blocks of cabinets. Replace them with an open shelving scheme that allows your eyes to travel to the wall instead of the front of a cabinet.
There is one sticking point with open shelves that does not always make them the best choice for homeowners. You have to cut back on the clutter-open shelves have to look open. So you need to choose very carefully what you can store there.
Open shelves can also be a design feature for your kitchen. This can make a transition between a traditional kitchen to a transitional or contemporary kitchen.
Use Glass Cabinet Doors
If you do not want to lose your cabinets altogether, consider switching out the full doors for glass-front doors. These also draw the eye back to the wall, adding depth to your room. As you do not have to use glass-front cabinet doors on every cabinet, you get to store a larger number of items. You still need to consider the amount of clutter in cabinets when using a glass door.
Embrace White
White is the primary color kitchen designers use to open up a small kitchen. White reflects light, which makes the walls and ceiling look farther away than they actually are. If you aren't the biggest fan of white, choose lighter colors that make your space feel brighter and bigger.
Eliminate Clutter
All too often, kitchen counter tops become the go-to storage spot for small appliances, utensils, spices and more. Just as you want your open shelving or glass-front cabinets to look clean, you also want to keep your counters clear. This means finding a home for all of your kitchen goods, and removing non-kitchen clutter altogether. (Note: custom cabinets for your kitchen can solve many of your storage woes!)
Incorporate Smaller Furniture Items
We all love the added storage and workspace that an island can offer any size kitchen. Instead of building a stationary island, however, consider instead adding in a small movable island for workspace that can tuck away nicely when not in use.Jenn Newville
