Dreaming about having a large kitchen isn't going to change much if you're stuck with something that resembles a ship's galley. All the hoping and praying simply won't change the architecture of your home. While expanding your kitchen might be an option, it might be an expensive and time consuming one and not worth the effort. Remodeling and thinking grand can make your kitchen appear larger as well as make it a more pleasant room to work in and entertain in. You might actually find that you like your petite kitchen more than a larger one once the process is complete.
Acceptance is the name of the game when you have a small kitchen. Coming to terms with this and embracing it is important. You might wish that you had room for a big island in the middle of your kitchen or a rolling butcher block table or enough room to practice ballroom dancing but small kitchens can be cute. When done right, a small kitchen can be even more attractive than a large kitchen. Your small kitchen can and will turn heads once you're done and you may be surprised to find that your friends and family feel more at home in your tiny kitchen than they would in a large sprawling space.
Spend as much time as possible planning and thinking things through before you undertake the groundbreaking of your remodeling project. The planning phase can be just as much fun as doing the actual work. There are materials that need to be picked out, colors that need to be chosen and you will find that have more options than you thought thanks to the size of your kitchen. A kitchen remodel can be expensive but thanks to the small size, you can outfit the space with finer quality materials than if you were bedecking a grander space. Cheating yourself by cutting costs with cheaper materials will show in the end product and we're talking about what is often considered the center of your home. This calls for some nice quality counter tops, fine flooring and exquisite cabinetry. Take your time finding the perfect materials for your project. You won't regret it.
Lighting can make a big difference in your kitchen. Little things like accent lights, under cabinet lights and nice lighting fixtures can make a big difference in your petite kitchen. Having two lighting designs might be a good idea. You can have one lighting design for when you're in the kitchen and another ambient design for night. Accent lights above or under cabinets and some inexpensive track lighting can make your midnight snack more romantic and more pleasant.
When choosing patterns for floor tile, wallpaper and fixtures, remember that a small pattern will feel more natural in a small area. Small floor tiles and small patters for wallpaper won't overwhelm a room. The same holds true for fixtures and appliances. Smaller fixtures, such as light fixtures, will blend in more easily. A smaller refrigerator, mixer or coffee maker will seem more in scale with the kitchen than it's giant stainless steel counterpart.
Storage is always a problem in any kitchen and having appliances lined up on the counter top is how most of us showcase our smaller appliances. Under cabinet appliances, such as coffee makers, can openers and microwave ovens can save counter space. Another option is to find storage space for those appliances that we don't use every day such as mixers and blenders. It might take a few moments to retrieve these appliances from under a counter or in a closet but less clutter means more space in your small kitchen.
Even though we have only touched on a few aspects of kitchen design and remodeling, you should be encouraged and excited about the options that lie ahead for you and your project. Your petite kitchen is nothing to be ashamed of and with a little ingenuity and planning you can make this space rich with the latest trends and materials. The hard work and effort is bound to pay off for you in a work space, meeting place and attractive center of your home that you, your friends and family will enjoy for years to come.
Acceptance is the name of the game when you have a small kitchen. Coming to terms with this and embracing it is important. You might wish that you had room for a big island in the middle of your kitchen or a rolling butcher block table or enough room to practice ballroom dancing but small kitchens can be cute. When done right, a small kitchen can be even more attractive than a large kitchen. Your small kitchen can and will turn heads once you're done and you may be surprised to find that your friends and family feel more at home in your tiny kitchen than they would in a large sprawling space.
Spend as much time as possible planning and thinking things through before you undertake the groundbreaking of your remodeling project. The planning phase can be just as much fun as doing the actual work. There are materials that need to be picked out, colors that need to be chosen and you will find that have more options than you thought thanks to the size of your kitchen. A kitchen remodel can be expensive but thanks to the small size, you can outfit the space with finer quality materials than if you were bedecking a grander space. Cheating yourself by cutting costs with cheaper materials will show in the end product and we're talking about what is often considered the center of your home. This calls for some nice quality counter tops, fine flooring and exquisite cabinetry. Take your time finding the perfect materials for your project. You won't regret it.
Lighting can make a big difference in your kitchen. Little things like accent lights, under cabinet lights and nice lighting fixtures can make a big difference in your petite kitchen. Having two lighting designs might be a good idea. You can have one lighting design for when you're in the kitchen and another ambient design for night. Accent lights above or under cabinets and some inexpensive track lighting can make your midnight snack more romantic and more pleasant.
When choosing patterns for floor tile, wallpaper and fixtures, remember that a small pattern will feel more natural in a small area. Small floor tiles and small patters for wallpaper won't overwhelm a room. The same holds true for fixtures and appliances. Smaller fixtures, such as light fixtures, will blend in more easily. A smaller refrigerator, mixer or coffee maker will seem more in scale with the kitchen than it's giant stainless steel counterpart.
Storage is always a problem in any kitchen and having appliances lined up on the counter top is how most of us showcase our smaller appliances. Under cabinet appliances, such as coffee makers, can openers and microwave ovens can save counter space. Another option is to find storage space for those appliances that we don't use every day such as mixers and blenders. It might take a few moments to retrieve these appliances from under a counter or in a closet but less clutter means more space in your small kitchen.
Even though we have only touched on a few aspects of kitchen design and remodeling, you should be encouraged and excited about the options that lie ahead for you and your project. Your petite kitchen is nothing to be ashamed of and with a little ingenuity and planning you can make this space rich with the latest trends and materials. The hard work and effort is bound to pay off for you in a work space, meeting place and attractive center of your home that you, your friends and family will enjoy for years to come.
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