Even tiny kitchens can have superior style! You don’t have to compromise visual aesthetic just because your kitchen is small and compact. The truth is, it all comes down to creativity, functionality, and balance.
Here are some practical and stylish design inspirations you need to spice up your small cooking space:
Update The Worktops
Here’s a tip: you can still get the luxurious look of marble, granite, or soapstone minus the price. How? By opting for a low-cost alternative of a laminate. It’s available in a wide variety of textures, colours, and patterns, and is also very easy to clean and maintain. But then again, it can be easily damaged by hot pans and sharp knives, so be sure to take extra care of your laminate worktops should you opt for one.
Butcher block is another budget-friendly choice for your kitchen worktops. You can mount it on your island to remove the need of buying an additional cutting board. Practical, right?
Update Your Handles
Even the simplest act of changing your cabinet handles can give your small kitchen a whole new look. If you plan on using the existing holes, be sure to take some of the old fixtures with you to ensure that the size and the placement of the screws will match.
However, if you plan on refinishing the cabinet fronts, you can easily fill the current holes to have a broader range of hardware options. In addition to speciality retailers and home improvement centres, make sure to check out antique stores and flea markets for some interesting finds.
Opt For Open Shelving
Uplift the look of your small kitchen area by removing a couple of old cabinets, and replacing them with open shelves instead. You can also try a combination of glass doors and open shelving to create a focal point for the kitchen.
Open shelving is quite popular to most homeowners as it makes any room look lighter while giving the illusion of a much bigger space. Though this also means that you have to display the contents attractively and keep them organised at all times.
Install Creative Backsplash
Opting for a creative backsplash design can certainly add style and personality to your small kitchen.
Be sure to narrow down your choices upon planning the design, so won’t get overwhelmed with the number of style options. You can choose tiles, glass, framed prints, wallpaper, and a whole lot more for your backsplash! Remember, if you plan on using wallpaper, incorporate some tiles just above the range or behind the sink to avoid any food splatters and splashing water.
Integrate Some Character
Replace your dull and boring pendant lights for something with more character and personality! Flea markets usually have hidden gems that will surely fit your style, and you can easily renew their look if need be. To add some glam to your tiny kitchen, consider painting a section of a simple pendant light with a metallic paint. This provides a modernised look, without breaking the bank.
Give your small kitchen a fresh, new look on a budget. Try out these practical and affordable design ideas now!