Great ideas for a small kitchen
Small kitchens in Russian apartments are far from uncommon. And many people think that such rooms are difficult to optimize and properly organize the space. But we have found nine easy ways to transform a small kitchen. These tips will help you make a real candy out of a tiny interior..
1. One hook, two hook
One hook, two hook
They say that everything should be in the kitchen «on the shelves», but there are other alternatives. For example, install several boards with hooks on a part of the wall, and fix baskets and organizers on them for storing small kitchen utensils. This will significantly save space and help maintain order..
2. Mirror apron
Mirror apron
One small trick for very small kitchens is to ditch the conventional ceramic backsplash in favor of a mirror. It can be reflective tiles or a solid piece of mirror that is resistant to temperature extremes and damage. This technique will give the room a perspective..
3. Tiffany color
Tiffany color
The next technique that works to expand the space is to use the correct color scheme. Instead of the standard white and beige shades, you should pay attention to the pure blue color. It tends to visually expand the walls.
4. Kitchen in the closet
Kitchen in the closet
In studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments, sometimes there is so little space that there is practically no space left for the kitchen. In this case, miniature hidden kitchens will help. You can do this with your own hands. This will require a wardrobe, a little imagination and free time..
5. Pans on the wall
Pans on the wall
Over time, there are more dishes in the kitchen, but the area of the room does not change. To accommodate all pots and pans, and to avoid clutter, you can wall-mount your utensils. This will require ratings and hooks. Thus, it will be possible to solve the issue of decorating the kitchen..
6. Open shelves
Of course, in a small kitchen you cannot do without these helpers. Long open shelves along the walls will help organize the storage of dishes, spices, cereals and other kitchen utensils, and also visually expand the space.
Open shelves
7. Light furniture
In a small kitchen, dark and bulky furniture looks uncomfortable and visually eats up square meters. Therefore, such rooms are recommended to be furnished with light laconic furniture..
Light furniture
8. Hidden backlight
If there are wall cabinets in a small kitchen, then they can be equipped with hidden lighting. This will make the interior more airy, light and visually spacious..
Hidden backlight
9. U-shaped layout
So that nothing gets in the way in a tiny kitchen, and it is easier to move around it, it is worth installing a kitchen set along the walls. The U-shaped layout is the most harmonious for small kitchens. Visually, this technique makes the kitchen bigger..
U-shaped layout
Before making renovations, you should look at 5 examples of successful kitchen transformation. You can find many interesting ideas here!
