We all want to have a huge family kitchen, butusually you have to deal with something smaller. Who said that regardless of the size of the room, the requirements for the placement of furniture in it remain the same? The kitchen should be functional, but at the same time it is important for us to have a place where the family can gather during a meal. We are happy to tell you the good news: with the right layout and thoughtful design, all this can be realized even in a small space. This is exactly what the following inspiring examples demonstrate.
Use every nook and cranny.
This advice seems obvious, but in cramped circumstancesconditions, it is of primary importance. It is necessary to use all available options. Which can mean commissioning of utility units at home. Shelves and cabinets should match the space, and not be bought ready-made. Consider the possibility of using even the most inconvenient nooks and crannies in the room. Since the number of such places is limited, and the size of the kitchen is small, individual design will be quite economical.
Add rock and roll style elements
In a small room, wall cabinets take away spacetoo much space. Light systems such as hangers, rails, S-hooks and thin shelves are preferred. They can hold pots, mugs, cutlery, dishes and even kitchen accessories. If you partially paint the wall black, it will be possible to use it as a notice board. Here you can leave messages and make shopping lists.
Add streamlined shapes to the space.
Massive and not matching each otherfurniture items clutter the room and create a sense of disorder. For the kitchen area, choose a minimal design with smooth transitions, as demonstrated in the picture. In it, we see a countertop that flows around all the basic units of furniture and, expanding, passes into a bar counter. This kitchen is filled with natural light, so the color of the furniture units “invigorates” the space.
Find a separate place for laundry equipment.
Quite often washing machines and dryersare installed in the kitchen. However, if space is limited, a good solution would be to find an alternative location for them. For example, you can use the space under the stairs or consider placing the washing machine in the garage, if you have one.
Organize your storage system
There are many compact elements,which can be built into the kitchen unit. Their main purpose is to free up space in the room. If you are starting to arrange the kitchen from scratch, consider storage systems such as thin shelving, pull-out drawers at the bottom of the kitchen cabinets, and built-in cutting boards that will slide out over the sink when needed.
Try to use stand-alone items in the interior.
Cabinet furniture also has its advantages.If the room is cramped, it is important to organize good lighting, then each element of the furnishings looks more harmonious. A separate work area with a stove, sink and cabinets, as in the photo, has a beautiful appearance and fits elegantly into the space.
Raise the ceiling
The size of the room can increase significantly,if you make some architectural changes to it. In a one-story room, raising the ceiling will open up a view of the sloping roof. This will give the kitchen a feeling of light and airiness. Thanks to this solution, it will be possible to install dormer windows, which provide more light than vertical ones. In addition, the height of the wall will increase, on which you can install additional drawers or shelves, ensuring maximum organization of the kitchen space.
Install closets to the ceiling
Floor space may be limited, butvertical space, even in a small kitchen, is quite large. Modern kitchen units allow you to use it by creating shelves that stretch almost to the ceiling. A small gap between tall cabinets and the ceiling will add lightness to the unit, so that the room will not seem too cramped. Store rarely used items on the upper shelves. Install smooth handles on the drawer doors, so the units look more streamlined, seamless and do not dominate the room.
Prefer embedded technology
You may want a huge freestandinga five-burner stove, but a small kitchen is not the place to install it. Built-in appliances are the ideal solution. They will free up countertop space and give the kitchen a unified look. And why not install a boiling water tap to do without a kettle?
Organize portable mini sites
In addition to the built-in modules, there are a lot ofother interesting storage systems. For example, a small movable unit with shelves like the one in the photo can be incredibly useful. It will take up a small area and at the same time create additional storage space. A separate piece of furniture will also add casualness to the environment. Perhaps you would like to have something like this, but the limited area of the kitchen does not allow it. In this case, the shelf can be installed in an area close to the room.
