How to make a small kitchen feel bigger
Do you have a small kitchen you want to make look and feel larger? Check out these tips from BobVila. com:
Incorporate lighter colors
Dark colors can make a small kitchen feel cramped, but lighter colors provide a feeling of openness.
Steer away from strong visual contrast
Commit to a light color and avoid an accent wall in small kitchens (they can make the space feel crowded).
Install accent lighting
Soften the shadows in your kitchen by adding uplighting above the cabinets, which eases visual contrast and makes the room feel more open.
Opt for tall cabinets
Cabinets that are taller than normal raise your eye level and make the ceiling feel higher.
Put everything in its right place
Find a place for all those small appliances, spices and cookbooks, which, if left out on your countertop, draw unwanted attention to the size of your kitchen.
Choose glass-front cabinet doors
With these, your gaze is drawn into the cabinet, tricking the eye into thinking the kitchen is larger.
Pick reflective materials
Surfaces like stainless steel appliances and glass tile backsplash reflect the color of the walls and cabinets.
Free some floor space
Opt for smaller kitchen tables, china cabinets and islands that free up space for foot traffic.
Take advantage of natural lighting
Let in as much light from windows as possible by replacing heavy drapes with sheer curtains or a valance, leaving most of the window uncovered – the view through the window should feel like an extension of the kitchen.