The first and foremost question that you need to address is why you are currently opting for a kitchen renovation. There can be a variety of reasons, but most of them will include either cramped space, lack of smart storage options, reduced functionality and a look that is not trendy anymore. A culmination of these or even any one of the above should be enough for you to go for a renovation that suits your needs. But remember that you need to convey what you are looking for to your designer, clearly, so that you get the results you want.
Integrate your appliances into cabinetry: Microwaves and dishwashers didn't really become popular in our kitchens until the 80's - so if your apartment was built in the 80's or any time before, your dishwasher's probably been shoehorned in wherever it'll fit, and your microwave probably takes up much more space than it deserves on a bench. Integrating appliances into your cabinetry's a really good idea.
Make it white: A small kitchen's really not the place to mark your creative territory with bold colours and patterns - they'll just make it look busier and more complicated. Solid, lighter colours for cabinets and benches (especially white) will help to reflect light into every corner, and keep things looking simple and tidy.
Get smaller or multifunction appliances: If you're not planning on cooking for an army, a full sized oven or dishwasher is going to take up more than its fair share of precious space. Look into appliances that'll realistically suit your needs. Sometimes a good convection microwave might be all that's needed - and if you don't cook a lot, you mightn't need a dishwasher at all.
Smaller, shallower or 'open' overhead cabinets: Overhead cabinets usually sit at around eye level for most of us, so they tend to be right in your face when you're in a small kitchen. Shrinking them upwards (i.e. making some more room between the bench and the bottom of the cabinets) will help to make your small kitchen feel a bit more spacious. The same can be said of making them slightly shallower, so that they don't jut out quite as much from the wall. Likewise, leaving them 'open' (i.e. without a door) or using see-through doors can also give the impression of a bit more space.
Integrate your appliances into cabinetry: Microwaves and dishwashers didn't really become popular in our kitchens until the 80's - so if your apartment was built in the 80's or any time before, your dishwasher's probably been shoehorned in wherever it'll fit, and your microwave probably takes up much more space than it deserves on a bench. Integrating appliances into your cabinetry's a really good idea.
Make it white: A small kitchen's really not the place to mark your creative territory with bold colours and patterns - they'll just make it look busier and more complicated. Solid, lighter colours for cabinets and benches (especially white) will help to reflect light into every corner, and keep things looking simple and tidy.
Get smaller or multifunction appliances: If you're not planning on cooking for an army, a full sized oven or dishwasher is going to take up more than its fair share of precious space. Look into appliances that'll realistically suit your needs. Sometimes a good convection microwave might be all that's needed - and if you don't cook a lot, you mightn't need a dishwasher at all.
Smaller, shallower or 'open' overhead cabinets: Overhead cabinets usually sit at around eye level for most of us, so they tend to be right in your face when you're in a small kitchen. Shrinking them upwards (i.e. making some more room between the bench and the bottom of the cabinets) will help to make your small kitchen feel a bit more spacious. The same can be said of making them slightly shallower, so that they don't jut out quite as much from the wall. Likewise, leaving them 'open' (i.e. without a door) or using see-through doors can also give the impression of a bit more space.
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Loreley G. Weidner has spent the past 10 years helping individuals choose the best Home remodelling carpenters. He now uses his experience and expertise to assist groups in short-listing the leader in Kitchen and Bathroom remodelling for them. If you would like to learn more about Top Kitchen Remodeling & Installation he suggests you click here for more information.
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