Small Kitchen Remodel
According to the National Kitchen and Bathroom Association, anything below 70 square feet qualifies as a small kitchen. With the rise of downsizing, minimalism, and tiny homes, small kitchens are also getting the attention they deserve. No matter how small your house is, it’s not complete without a kitchen.
The kitchen is one of the rooms in the house where you probably spend a lot of time even if you don’t realize it. You go to the kitchen to fix yourself breakfast first thing in the morning. The kitchen is also the one place that brings people together at home.
A small kitchen doesn’t have to be ugly. It would be easier to splurge on more expensive items if you have a small kitchen. You can make a small kitchen as beautiful and functional as you want it to be.
Our most significant projects come from small kitchen remodeling projects. Here at Kitchen Remodel Nashville, no kitchen is too small that we wouldn’t work on it. We love giving small kitchens a new lease on life with a big personality.
Benefits of Having a Small Kitchen
As the saying goes, “Good things come in small packages.” That’s also true for your small kitchen. It certainly has advantages compared to a large kitchen.
- Better ergonomics
- Less expense for remodeling/ building materials
- Design is easier
- Affordable high-end materials
- Maximize living space
How to Choose a Layout that Works
You might be limited in design choices when remodeling a small kitchen. However, we can use that to your advantage. You can maximize the functionality of a small space better than when you have a large kitchen. After all, high ceilings and wide floors do not help you cook better meals.
Corridor Kitchen
A corridor-style kitchen, or a galley, is a popular layout when it comes to small kitchens. Typically, the stove, sink, and dishwasher would be clustered together in one area. You would have upper and lower cabinets for storage, and the counter would be free for cooking and preparation.
A galley can still be a full-service kitchen, and you would only need about eight feet of space.
One-wall Kitchen
A one-wall kitchen uses even less, maybe half, than a galley kitchen. You may need to sacrifice having a dishwasher and other conveniences. A one-wall kitchen is more appropriate for homeowners who don’t cook a lot at home. Also, it is perfect for making just small, simple meals and if you don’t use the kitchen a lot in general.
Design Tips for Small Kitchens
- Do away with a kitchen island. It’s big and takes up a lot of space. It’s not something you need if you only have a small space.
- Push your cabinets to the ceiling and use glass cabinet doors. Better yet, use open shelves, and your kitchen space will look too cramped.
- Lighting makes all the difference. If you choose to have cabinets with doors, make sure you have interior lighting.
- Dark colors will make a small kitchen feel smaller and heavier. Choose neutral or light colors instead and watch your space open up.
- While it may seem counterintuitive at first, choose large floor tiles. Small floor tiles do not look good and won’t benefit your small kitchen.
- Collapsible furniture is your new best friend.
- Sliding doors will help you save space and still offer privacy where you need it.
How to Organize Small Kitchen Space
- Hang your pots and pans.
- Use a magnetic knife strip.
- Clear out food that you’re not going to eat.
- Choose products with multiple uses.
- Limit bulky items.
- Downsize your tableware and keep what you use daily on the open shelves.
- Decide what appliances and gadgets you need.
We hope this guide helps you and inspires you to downsize, or if not, to at least appreciate your small kitchen and to know that there’s still a lot you can do with a small kitchen space. When you are ready to make improvements to your small kitchen, give us a call or fill out the Contact Form so our associates can get in touch with you.
Remember, it’s not about the size of the kitchen that matters but what you can do with it. A tiny kitchen can go a long way with great imagination and creativity. At Kitchen Remodel Nashville, size doesn’t matter. We put in the same effort in designing and building a small kitchen just the same as average or large-sized kitchens.
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