20 ingenious ideas for arranging small kitchens
Bigger doesn’t always mean better, especially when it comes to the kitchen. A small kitchen is often more conducive to efficient work. You just need to think over the organization of space and design so that it becomes not only beautiful, but also as functional as possible..
Cutting board on the sink
The most common problems in small kitchens are clutter, lack of work surfaces and poor lighting..
Clutter
There must be order in the kitchen
Kitchen clutter is a consequence of a lack of storage space for all kinds of kitchen utensils. However, this is not the only reason. Sometimes a large number of bedside tables, cabinets and shelves also do not save the situation. In this case, we are talking about simplifying the kitchen and ruthlessly eliminating unnecessary things..
Reiki for small things
You should definitely look at all the shelves and cabinets, especially the one on the top shelves or at the back wall. Everything that is not used should be thrown away or distributed to friends and neighbors. The kitchen is always full of things that are a pity to throw away, it takes up a lot of space, but does not bring any benefit. Having cleaned everything inside the bedside tables, you can start putting things in order on the work surfaces..
Lack of work surfaces
Maximum working surfaces
If, after putting things in order, there is still not enough space, then you need to think about expanding the space. This concerns, firstly, increasing (maximizing) the usable working area. To do this, use a few simple but effective tricks, such as turning a sink into a cutting board..
Lighting in the kitchen
Mirror kitchen apron
Lighting for dark furniture
A dark kitchen looks smaller, so it is worth painting the walls in light shades. If you like dark, saturated colors of furniture, then you need to think about different types of lighting. It is imperative to use light bulbs under the wall cabinets, which will illuminate the work surface and focus on the beauty of the furniture. A properly lit kitchen looks bigger despite its color.
Metal kitchen apron
Use LED strips to illuminate shelves and cabinets to illuminate the work surface below. They are easy to attach, so you can do it yourself.
Replace conventional bulbs with energy efficient ones.
Choose a pendant chandelier model so that you can adjust its height. This will help create multi-level lighting..
Replace old fixtures with new, modern ones.
Add mirrored surfaces in the kitchen that will reflect light, for example, make a mirrored apron.
Reasonable ideas for arranging a small kitchen:
1. Racks for pots
Pots and pans panel
While you won’t see pots and pans in most small kitchens, this is a must. You don’t have to make them from floor to ceiling. You can equip the hanger with a pot holder. It can be attached to both the ceiling and the wall.
2. Toolbars
Slats for kitchen tools
You can look at professional kitchens and learn from them the idea of placing kitchen tools on the wall. These can be panels with hooks, magnetic strips for knives and spice containers, regular strips with hooks for a colander or scoop. Baskets are suitable for all sorts of little things.
3. Furniture with a secret
Folding table in the kitchen
Kitchen island on wheels
You can maximize the usable area in a small kitchen with multifunctional and practical furniture. First of all, these are folding table models, hidden tables and bedside tables, chairs without backs that can be removed under the table.
4. Work surfaces
Cutting board on the sink
Small kitchen islands
If you want to create a modern kitchen, then you need to remember that the main design principle in a small kitchen is minimalism. Thanks to him, the kitchen not only looks beautiful, but also provides additional work surfaces. For example, if a ceramic hob is installed, then you can put a cutting board on it and work on it, since it is sleek and flat..
Panels for casters and pans
You can use hob lids, this idea is especially suitable for a gas hob. You can safely work on the lid as long as nothing is cooking on the fire..
A hiding kitchen island can also be a way out of the situation. Models on wheels are especially good options. If you add a couple of chairs to it, you get a great breakfast corner..
5. Additional shelves
Additional shelves for storing all sorts of little things
Every centimeter is useful
You can always find space for additional shelves. They will be appropriate both on the kitchen island and in any corner. You can store anything on them: from books to a collection of dishes. There are never too many shelves in any room at home. They become a real salvation. We offer an overview of tips for finding extra space in small apartments.
