No kitchen is too small to be stylish. There are plenty of tweaks you can do to open up a small space and make it look and feel welcoming. It will require some organization, some decluttering and a little creativity to upgrade a tiny kitchen, but soon you'll be more comfortable and preparing meals with ease in your newly upgraded cooking area!
Get rid of things you don't need
Before you make bigger changes in your kitchen, the first most important step is to declutter. Get rid of things you don't need, items you don't use and spares.
Doing so will free up space and will make it easier for you to organize the things you decide to keep. Do you really need to keep your old bulky coffeemaker that's sitting on your counter when you've only been your new coffee pod machine?
Keep everything organized
Who wouldn't want to walk into a kitchen where everything is in place? Proper organization is the key to keeping any room look more spacious, especially the kitchen where there are more items. Today, shoppers won't have a hard time as there are plenty of storage options specifically designed for small spaces. So get that sliding spice rack or that magnetic knife rack that you can put on the wall, leaving more space in your counter!
Change the colors
One of the easiest ways to upgrade your tiny kitchen is by changing your wall color. Using light, neutral colors will really open up a small space. If you want to put a little personality to it, you can add color accents – you can make your kitchen essentials cohesive in color, or you can paint your cupboards with a bold color choice!
Let there be light
Speaking of ways to make a room feel larger, lighting is something you also need to consider. Flush mounts, semi-flush mount ceiling lights and recessed lighting are all great choices for small kitchens because they don't take up too much room. You can also install a mirror or two – mirrors bounce light around a room and are also great for opening up a small space.
Replace bulky appliances
Now, if you have the budget and want to go all the way with upgrading your tiny kitchen, you can opt to scale down the size of the appliances in it. You don't have to do it all at once. You can start with small appliances you have – old models that have served well but needs upgrading/replacing. It can be your toaster, blender, microwave and the like. Later you can move on to your fridge and other bigger appliances.
Not only will you be able to free up space, but you'll have newer, more functional appliances to work with!
Follow these tips for making a small kitchen look more spacious!
