If you’re looking to make the most of your small kitchen, these ideas will help you to maximise the space!

Pick a smart upgrade with a kitchen refurbishment

When our kitchens grow tired, it’s tempting to assume that a completely new kitchen is the answer. But a kitchen refurbishment will very often provide exactly what you need at a fraction of the cost! If you choose a specialist in kitchen refurbishment, they can work to your budget and goals and create the effect of a new kitchen without the expense. Find out more at The Kitchen Refurbishment Company.

Choose light colours

Light helps to brighten a space and make it feel bigger, especially if you choose pale and cool colours, which give a sense of the walls receding. This is an easy way to make your kitchen feel larger than it is.

Add reflective surfaces

Little touches such as a mirrored splashback or high-shine metallic surfaces bounce light around the space and make it feel much larger, using similar principles to the lighter colours above. Angle your reflective surfaces so that they catch existing sources of light, such as windows or doorways.

Remove clutter

A cluttered kitchen will always look smaller because the eyes are instantly drawn to busy surfaces and a lack of smooth lines. So use clever storage solutions, and a kitchen refurbishment where necessary, to upgrade your cupboards. These maximise the utility of your space whilst reducing clutter.

Look at proportion

If you have a smaller space, consider proportions carefully, so that your kitchen isn’t dominated by one or two items. For example, if you don’t have room for a kitchen island, don’t force one in, and if your space is small, don’t take it all up with an American-style double fridge freezer! Look for smart and multifunctional items such as kitchen trolleys on castors that can be used for both food prep and storage.

These tips will all help you to get more from your small kitchen and make it as functional and as appealing as possible!