3 Helpful Tips for Designing a Small Kitchen

Kitchen Remodeling Jun 23

People at home consider the kitchen as one of their favorite areas. Since this is the area where you can prepare food and eat, oftentimes it is the place where the family can gather together and bond. Moreover, for some people, cooking can be therapeutic. Hence, they spend more time in the kitchen preparing meals, experimenting with new dishes, and trying out what they have prepared. If you have a small kitchen, you might think that it is impossible to set it up in such a way that people still enjoy being there. Don’t worry because we came up with these helpful design tips that you may want to consider.

Work closely with your contractor in having a functional space plan

It is important to produce a functional space plan, especially if the space in your kitchen is limited. It is a mistake to start designing or redesigning the kitchen if you did not provide your contractor with a functional space plan. The final plan might not work because they will have no idea what you want to do with it.When coming up with a functional space plan, you can inquire with your contractor since they most likely have ideas for it and they are experienced in the design of a kitchen. As a rule of thumb, make sure that your sink, stove, and refrigerator are easily accessible for the grown-ups. Make sure the children will not be able to reach these fixtures easily for safety.Decide how much storage space you need and where to put your cabinets to maximize space. Often, they can be placed under the sink and countertops, and above them. Since your kitchen is small, make sure to optimize the layout.

Pick a color that makes the kitchen look bigger

The color of your walls can affect the vibe of the kitchen. It is best to select only one-color palette if you have a small kitchen because using different colors can make it look cramped and overwhelming. For a tight kitchen, it is recommended to use natural colors like wood tones, white, and grey. If you stick to natural colors and a single-color palette, you might be able to create a visual illusion that you have expansive space in your tiny kitchen.

Space out the cabinets

It is recommended that for a small kitchen, try to avoid having a continuous side of cabinets. Having a lot of cabinets continuously can make your kitchen look tight and closed off. Try to break off the cabinets by installing a stove or fridge in between them. Moreover, if possible, try to have open shelves as well rather than just cabinets in your tiny kitchen to avoid making the kitchen space feel heavy.

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Ken M.

Shanna was our project consultant. Picking out cabinets along with counters can be somewhat overwhelming but her knowledge & experience helped us make the right decisions. Dylan & Juwan unloaded truck & Dylan check off ship ticket to make sure all boxes were accounted for. Courteous & pleasant to talk to…nice job of stacking everything neatly in our garage. We couldn't be more pleased with the service & so happy with our kitchen

Deborah D.

We recently worked with Lauren on cabinetry for a master bathroom renovation. She was great to work on the design and selections. Lauren was efficient and responsive from cabinet selection through ordering. Our overall installation was smooth. We had some unforeseen circumstances impacting our ability to accept delivery of our cabinets on the initial agreed upon date. Kurtis was very accommodating in rescheduling delivery given our project challenges. We couldn't be happier with our cabinets for this project.

Shannon O.

We had complete renovations to our kitchen and main bathroom. From start to finish, the design with Shanna was exactly what we asked for and Jeff stayed on top of the renovations, communicating each step of the way. Every worker was professional and the final product is elegant and functional. We were very happy with Kurtis and would choose Shanna and Jeff again.

Eileen M.

We love our new kitchen! Kurtis Kitchen & Bath did an outstanding job, and Adrian at the Clarkston location was exceptional to work with—creative, patient, and really listened to what we wanted. The project was well-organized, and we went from demo to a fully functioning kitchen in just 30 days. Highly recommend!

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