Get the Best Value from a Compact Kitchen Remodel

If you have limited space, then a kitchen remodel is a great way to maximize your design. Reconfiguring the layout, introducing more light, and customizing storage are among the ways you can get the most out of a compact kitchen design. Read on for more ideas.

How Can I Increase Storage Without Losing Space?

Empty out your kitchen cabinets and keep only what is used. This gives you an idea of how much storage space you actually need. Customizing your storage means you can maximize every part of each cabinet and turn awkward, unused space into highly functional storage. Drawers can fit under and over cabinetry and slender slider cabinets can create rolling pantry storage in the narrow space beside the refrigerator. Hooks under shelves and behind cabinet doors provide homes for everything from mugs to towels. You can build your cabinets up to the ceiling too or have smaller glass front units on top for an airy feel.

Do Colors Make a Room Feel Larger?

Yes! Lighter colors reflect light, making a room feel more spacious. If you go for white or light cabinets and walls then introduce color with countertops, chairs, appliances, or accessories. Metallics are big news this year and work well to warm up a kitchen design as well as reflecting light. If you want to introduce more color, then do but keep to two colors in varying tones to avoid visually overcrowding a small room.              

Would Lighting Make a Difference?

A layered lighting scheme always transforms a room. A small room still needs to be divided into different areas. Countertop workspace should be well lit, but if you add ambient lighting the rest of the kitchen opens up. Spotlights also brighten dark corners and glass front cabinets. Choosing what to light at different times with a multi-layered lighting scheme and smart controls gives the illusion that there’s more to your kitchen design than meets the eye.

What About Furniture and Appliances in a Compact Kitchen?

A small kitchen design can really only accommodate slimline furniture. Lightweight chairs and mid-century tables take up less room than heavy, country-style designs.  Or stick to barstools at an island or peninsula for kitchen dining to reduce clutter and leave your kitchen workflow open.  The same goes for large appliances. Tall, slim refrigerators sales are catching up on larger models. Installing one gives you more counter space and slots into a stylish, sleek kitchen design.  Need extra cool storage? Add an undercounter beverage refrigerator away from your main kitchen workspace or in a beverage bar in an adjacent living room.

Does It Matter What Floor I Choose?

Most flooring, such as tiles or wood, have lines. The way you lay these floors as well as their patterns, can change the way your kitchen design feels. Horizontal lines make a narrow kitchen look wider and checkered tiles lengthen a room if laid diagonally. A short space is also lengthened by long floorboards. Large tiles make the floor space feel bigger, but don’t go too large in a small space.

What Part of My Compact Kitchen Can I Maximize the Most?

Busy patterns and large pictures on walls can overwhelm a small space, but the backsplash is often overlooked when it comes to making an impact. You can make a focal point of the area behind your countertop with all kinds of materials. Going high-end and won’t break the bank in a small kitchen design but will make a statement. A reflective backsplash creates the illusion of space. A pattern in mosaic tiles would make your kitchen remodel uniquely yours. The sky's the limit.

Our kitchen design gallery has many ideas that would work well in a compact kitchen design. Why not contact us today to start planning your remodel?  We now offer online appointments to help you kick start your remodeling plans.  Schedule your appointment today to get started!