Decorating

Simple ways to make a small kitchen feel bigger

August 3, 2016

You can make your snug kitchen feel bigger and fresher with a few smart improvements that don't involve wads of cash and tearing out walls.

Increase natural light - Everything looks bigger and better in the daylight, but if your kitchen has just one small window over the sink or no windows at all, it can look dark and feel even smaller. Adding windows isn't always possible in a kitchen where you need to reserve wall space for cabinets and appliances. Skylights can be a cost-effective and quick way to bring more natural light into a kitchen — even if it doesn't have direct roof access.

Take control of cabinets - Who doesn't want more cabinet space? Kitchen Storage is essential in a kitchen, but too many cabinets or too dark cabinetry can make an already small kitchen feel downright miniscule.

Take a long, hard look at your kitchen cabinets. Do you really need all of them? If you decide you can make more efficient use of fewer cabinets, consider removing some to make the kitchen feel larger.

If you just can't give up any cabinet space, you can still make your kitchen feel brighter by painting or staining them a lighter hue and using bright, reflective hardware in modern styles. Glass cabinet doors can also visually open up a kitchen — and inspire you to greater organization so that the inside of your cabinets always look guest-ready.

Brighten up - Choosing lighter colors and finishes is the easiest, most cost-effective way to make any space look bigger. If you've already addressed the cabinets, you can further expand the visual feel of the kitchen by painting walls a light color. Replace dark floors and counters with brighter colors and upgrade faucets, cabinet hardware and light fixtures to be brighter and more reflective. Add bright Talavera Tiles as a backsplash or countertop!

Finally, try adding under-cabinet lighting above work spaces. Not only will task lighting put more illumination where you need it most when working in the kitchen, but when combined with abundant natural light from skylights it will enhance the overall effect of a lighter, brighter and bigger space.

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