Make It Brighter
Perhaps nothing can add to the illusion of space than light. By choosing bright colored cabinets or countertops, you can make the greatest use of the available light, whether it be from natural or artificial sources.
Light gray, off-white, or bright white cabinets are an excellent choice, as they both open-up the space, and can bounce light across the room. In addition, quartz or nano-crystallized glass countertops also have tremendous reflective qualities, making sure to keep your small space bright and accessible.
Get Strategic With Your Lighting
Changing the look of your small kitchen is not just about the cabinets and countertops, it’s also about where and what you use for your artificial lighting sources. Choosing recessed lighting that floods the space with vibrant illumination is an excellent way to make your space appear larger.
In addition, placing LED lighting underneath cabinet panels and near the toeboards can further illuminate areas that tend to be darker, preventing them from closing off the space. In addition, strategically placed LED lighting can be utilized to refract more light off of the countertop, further brightening the space.
Choose Sleek Cabinet Door Styles
There is an old saying that less in more, and this is true when trying to create a sense of space in the kitchen. Choosing cabinet doors that are less intricate and busy, will keep distractions down that often constrain the look of a room.
Choosing simple designs such as shaker cabinetry, in either traditional or slim formats, offer a clean and flexible look that can be paired with numerous other amenities. In addition, its classic appearance does not distract from the space that more intricate designs are often prone to do.
Choose the Right Countertops
Countertops can be as important to a small kitchen redesign as any other element. Choosing dynamic countertops made of quartz or nano-crystallized glass can be the definitive feature that provides depth to your kitchen space.
With a foundational light background, choosing countertops with dramatic veining can add the necessary contrast to make it easier for people to see the full range of space. This is also true of backsplashes, as utilizing these same materials can offer a dramatic effect.
Include A Smartly Designed Peninsula
Though there are those who believe that a peninsula can close off a space, one that is smartly designed can make your kitchen not only look bigger, but be more utilitarian. Small peninsulas can offer additional serving space, and be a wonderful accompaniment, making it perfect for hosting small get-togethers.
In addition, a peninsula can create additional space for more cabinetry. This coupled with strategically placed areas for seating can turn your small kitchen into the most ergonomic space in your home.
Re-Design Your Space Today
If you are thinking about changing the look, feel, and use of your small kitchen space, the experts at 405 Cabinets & Stone would be happy to help you re-design your space. Come visit their showroom in Fountain Valley and take advantage of their free consultation. They can help turn your dream of a small kitchen before and after look into a reality!
