How to Open Up Your Small Kitchen

Cooking in a cramped kitchen is never ideal, especially for those who love to cook or just relax in the kitchen. For most of us, we all make do with what we have in a small, sometimes oddly-shaped kitchen, but that doesn’t have to be the case. In fact, with a smarter use of existing space and the right kind of tools, we can open up the kitchen with so many possibilities. Instead of turning everything inside out trying to increase the actual square footage, you can use a few secrets we’ve compiled for you to transform your small kitchen and create the illusion of a bigger kitchen.

Small Statement Lighting

Lighting is everything when it comes to the illusion of space. With the proper lighting or even access to natural lighting, you can open up your kitchen and make it look larger than it really is. Install a statement light fixture to amaze your guests and be the talk of the town.

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Ceiling Storage

If you tend to have lots of pots and pans taking up a lot of space in the kitchen, consider storing them above your kitchen. With space between your cabinets and your ceiling, you have extra storage room for all your kitchen appliances.

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High-Function Fixtures

If you have little to no counter space, then the best solution to that issue is to invest in single-hole kitchen faucets. With amenities like this paired with expanded counter space, you’ll be surprised at how much more open your small kitchen has become.

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Cabinet Door Storage

Many people tend to forget that there is much more storage in a cabinet than the obvious. By attaching a spice rack or attachable organizer on the inside of a cabinet door, your small kitchen will become a lot more organized and open. It will remove any excess out of your way while also keeping you organized in the kitchen.

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Mirror the Small Walls

Mirrors always make any room feel larger and expanded. So, if we bring that little trick into the kitchen, you will surely make your kitchen feel larger too. Upgrade your kitchen by installing mirror backsplashes to accentuate your kitchen’s natural lighting and open up space.

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