Kitchen: Small Kitchen Design & Planning
1. Small equals open plan? Ensure you get in an island of some kind to double your storage and prepping space.
1. Small equals open plan? Ensure you get in an island of some kind to double your storage and prepping space. (Image 1 of 28)
Just because your room is open plan, that doesn't mean that you will have masses of space for a kitchen within it. Your priority should be to get as much storage and workspace into it as possible - this might mean incorporating an island, and using that as a dining area, storage area and cooking surface, too.
2. Buy tall cabinets that reach right up to the ceiling to squeeze every inch of space.
2. Buy tall cabinets that reach right up to the ceiling to squeeze every inch of space. (Image 2 of 28)
Whether your kitchen is being squeezed into an awkwardly shaped space or into a conversion, you'll need to use every inch available. The ideal is to get taller than average wall units to make the most of storage space, and to fit open shelves into the smallest of gaps to take extras, such as cookery books.
3. Sleek black units, or even dark brown ones, can ensure a space looks bigger - but choose a pale work surface.
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3. Sleek black units, or even dark brown ones, can ensure a space looks bigger - but choose a pale work surface. (Image 3 of 28)
A small kitchen benefits from being subtle in its approach. That might mean that you choose to put it behind sliding doors that can be shut off when it's not being used - or that you choose units that are so understated, they are crying out not to be noticed. Why does this approach work? The more streamlined, the easier on the eye a room is, and the bigger it feels.
4. Reflective surfaces will make any small kitchen feel larger than it really is.
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4. Reflective surfaces will make any small kitchen feel larger than it really is. (Image 4 of 28)
If colour and drama is your thing, giving some to your kitchen is no bad thing, as long as you go about it in the right way. Clever tricks to try? Reflective cabinet fronts, reflective wall treatments, warm, welcoming colours. All these will help your kitchen feel inviting but more spacious.
5. Get a breakfast bar that doubles as worktop space and you've increased both dining and prepping areas in one.
5. Get a breakfast bar that doubles as worktop space and you've increased both dining and prepping areas in one. (Image 5 of 28)
When it comes to a small kitchen, it's all about being clever. So, if there's a return that you can add a breakfast bar to - do it. Equally, if you can stand your kitchen on show-legs so that you can see beneath your units, that will trick the eye into seeing the kitchen as larger than it is, especially if your flooring is reflective.
6. Got a small and cosy country kitchen? You've got the excuse to clutter it with cute buys.
6. Got a small and cosy country kitchen? You've got the excuse to clutter it with cute buys. (Image 6 of 28)
7. Wall space above sinks is often wasted - adding recessed shelves is the right solution.
7. Wall space above sinks is often wasted - adding recessed shelves is the right solution. (Image 7 of 28)
8. Creams and whites make any space feel larger, but think carefully about wear and tear in a busy kitchen.
8. Creams and whites make any space feel larger, but think carefully about wear and tear in a busy kitchen. (Image 8 of 28)
9. French doors allow light to fill an otherwise pokey space, thereby enlargening it.
9. French doors allow light to fill an otherwise pokey space, thereby enlargening it. (Image 9 of 28)
10. Integrated appliances set within units save on valuable work surface space.
10. Integrated appliances set within units save on valuable work surface space. (Image 10 of 28)
11. Integrated appliances set within units save on valuable work surface space.
11. Integrated appliances set within units save on valuable work surface space. (Image 11 of 28)
12. This kitchen has been made to work in the tightest of spaces, tucked under a staircase.
12. This kitchen has been made to work in the tightest of spaces, tucked under a staircase. (Image 12 of 28)
13. Dishwasher and storage drawers are all the rage due to their efficient use of space.
13. Dishwasher and storage drawers are all the rage due to their efficient use of space. (Image 13 of 28)
14. Downlighters beneath cupboards are practical for when you're cooking, and will soften the impact of bulky cupboards.
14. Downlighters beneath cupboards are practical for when you're cooking, and will soften the impact of bulky cupboards. (Image 14 of 28)
15. Hanging pots and pans is handy, space-saving and rustic.
15. Hanging pots and pans is handy, space-saving and rustic. (Image 15 of 28)
16. If possible, add a skylight so that more storage can be wall-mounted.
16. If possible, add a skylight so that more storage can be wall-mounted. (Image 16 of 28)
17. Here there are countless creative ways of storing utensils on a wall, freeing up drawer space.
17. Here there are countless creative ways of storing utensils on a wall, freeing up drawer space. (Image 17 of 28)
18. This tiny kitchen is light and bright thanks to white reflective units.
18. This tiny kitchen is light and bright thanks to white reflective units. (Image 18 of 28)
19. Freestanding pieces, especially those with open shelving can make a small kitchen seem larger.
19. Freestanding pieces, especially those with open shelving can make a small kitchen seem larger. (Image 19 of 28)
20. The walls and units of this kitchen are exactly the same colour - this helps to heighten the space.
20. The walls and units of this kitchen are exactly the same colour - this helps to heighten the space. (Image 20 of 28)
21. Units in white above red base unit lift the eye and help cheat the space into looking bigger than it is.
21. Units in white above red base unit lift the eye and help cheat the space into looking bigger than it is. (Image 21 of 28)
22. Shelving next to the window rather than wall units allows in as much light as possible.
22. Shelving next to the window rather than wall units allows in as much light as possible. (Image 22 of 28)
23. This kitchen is centred around an island unit - all storage is open, saving masses of space.
23. This kitchen is centred around an island unit - all storage is open, saving masses of space. (Image 23 of 28)
24. In a busy room, keep walls free of wall units to make the most of space.
24. In a busy room, keep walls free of wall units to make the most of space. (Image 24 of 28)
25. A glazed splashback draws attention to the feature wall and reflects light around the small space.
25. A glazed splashback draws attention to the feature wall and reflects light around the small space. (Image 25 of 28)
26. Look for clever solutions, like this pull out dining table set.
26. Look for clever solutions, like this pull out dining table set. (Image 26 of 28)
27. No Room To Bend? This pull-out cupboard by B&Q is very, very clever...
27. No Room To Bend? This pull-out cupboard by B&Q is very, very clever... (Image 27 of 28)
28. Use hidden space, such as plinth drawers - most kitchen designers have them in their range.
28. Use hidden space, such as plinth drawers - most kitchen designers have them in their range. (Image 28 of 28)
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