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 Smaller Kitchens

Unlike the pictures of massive kitchens you see in the glossy magazines, most kitchens are small and seem pale by comparison. You may be inclined to think, "Whatever can I do with this tiny space".
No problem, a good designer will enjoy the challenge of making the most of what you have and by innovation will seemingly create space out of nowhere.
Here are a few ideas.
  • Slimline appliances are available to fit in a reduced space but without reducing performance.
  • Bespoke kitchen manufacturers can make cabinets sized especially to customer requirements, which will avoid wasting valuable space with filler panels.
  • Innovative internal fittings can give easy access within cabinets thus ensuring that all available space is maximised.
  • Wall cabinets can reach all the way to the ceiling for accommodating those items, which you do not often use. If the ceiling height allows fit 900mm tall wall units - 720mm being the norm.
  • Special cupboards are available which can store cutlery and other implements between the floor and wall cabinets.
  • Washing machines and dryers can be stacked, as can some other appliances such as fridge freezers.
  • You may also think about locating some appliances elsewhere, garage? utility room?
  • Consider a double oven that will fit under the worktop.
  • Think carefully about what you want to store in the kitchen & where, open-ended & display cabinets may look attractive but will not solve storage problems.
  • The space often wasted at plinth level can be fitted with drawers and also heaters. Mirrored wall cabinets will give the illusion of space and make the kitchen feel less enclosed.
  • Using white or light pastel shades can also create the illusion of space. Lighter woods will also make the room feel less enclosed.
  • Worktops too should be light, perhaps giving a gentle contrast with your cabinets.
  • If required, a stronger contrast could be achieved with the wall tiles.

 

 

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