Even if your kitchen is small, it can offer all the necessary features and look good. A great small kitchen design can help you feel like the room is much bigger than it is.
One of the most critical factors you should consider when designing a small kitchen is having a good plan that accommodates all of your needs. This includes the space required for cooking and serving and the storage for all of your utensils and equipment.
Layout Planning
If you’re planning on working with an architect or designer, they can create a scale plan for your small kitchen. However, it’s also possible to make your design using graph paper.
Before you start working on a scale plan for your small kitchen, it’s essential that you first measure its dimensions. This will allow you to see how it will fit into your plan. You should also ensure the windows and doors are marked on the plan. If it’s part of an open-plan kitchen design, then you should include the other room areas related to the small kitchen.
Having a plan will allow you to visualize the various components of your small kitchen and their position in it. It will also help you determine if the necessary features can be added to the space.
Choose a Color Palette
It’s essential that you first choose the colors that you want to use. This will allow you to avoid overwhelming the colors in the space. In Anne Sage’s kitchen, she used natural wood tones and white and gray elements. To complete the scheme, she added brass hardware and black appliances. Having a consistent color palette can help make the space feel larger.
Cabinetry and Storage Designs
One of the most critical factors you should consider when designing a small kitchen is having a good plan that accommodates all of your needs. Having a lot of storage is a big deal in a small space, but adding some additional pieces is also essential to break it up. Usually, this can be done using a range hood and adding open shelves.
If you’re not a fan of open shelves, consider adding glass doors to some of your cabinets. These small changes can help make the space feel more open. In our kitchen, we decided to use open shelves above the sink because there is no window. While our client was busy preparing dishes, she could look at pretty shelves instead of a cabinet.