Discover how to optimize your small kitchen with smart and stylish design tips.
Unlocking Potential in Compact Kitchen Spaces
Designing a small kitchen is about overcoming limitations and finding opportunities for style and functionality.
Space-Saving Solutions
When space is at a premium, smart solutions can make all the difference. Consider these ideas:
- Slide-Out Storage: Add efficiency to small spaces with pull-out drawers for organized storage.
- Extendable Workspaces: Create more workspace with counters that fold away when not in use.
- Dual-Purpose Fixtures: Add multi-functional pieces like islands with storage or expandable tables.
Design Tricks for Visual Space
Even the smallest kitchens can appear larger with these clever design techniques:
- Brighten Up: Use under-cabinet lighting and strategically placed fixtures to brighten the space and reduce shadows.
- Light Tones: Choose neutral tones and bright accents to expand the visual space in your kitchen.
- Glossy Finishes: Incorporate glossy finishes or mirrored backsplashes to reflect light and make the room feel more expansive.
How Custom Design Can Transform Small Kitchens
One Berkeley Mills client faced the challenge of a 100-square-foot kitchen in their urban apartment.
By integrating innovative storage and light-colored materials, the kitchen became both practical and beautiful.
