Taking advantage of the space in your kitchen can make a world of difference in your everyday life – especially when you are entertaining. As expert kitchen designers, we regularly use these “tricks of the trade” to make economical spaces seem larger and more open. If you are considering a kitchen overhaul, think about using these strategies:
- Focus on usable space. Many homeowners with smaller kitchens complain that they simply don’t have enough work space and storage areas. At The Chagrin River Company, the usability of storage and work spaces are our primary concerns. Today’s custom cabinet options can include pull-outs and innovative rotating inserts. Many times we can add a peninsula to increase work space without disrupting the traffic flow, giving you an extra serving and seating area.
- Think clear. Glass front cabinets can give your kitchen extra depth.
Instead of the eye stopping at the front of the cabinet door, being able to see through to the back gives the room a more spacious feel. - Carefully select appliances. When choosing new appliances, look for clean designs. Appliances should be sleek and minimalist to encourage the feel of openness in a smaller kitchen.
- Lighting is critical. Proper lighting is one of the most important aspects of a kitchen. A small room will look even smaller without proper lighting. One of the most helpful additions to a kitchen is to add a skylight to draw the eye upward and create more vertical space.
- Finishing touches. While you may have many decorative items and small appliances that you’d like to add to your new kitchen, remember that each of these items takes up space. By limiting clutter and keeping things off of the counters your kitchen will look and function as a larger space.
There are so many things that can be done in order to expand a smaller kitchen space – and these only include those that use the original size of the room! If you are considering a kitchen overhaul, then call us today! We’ll custom design a kitchen plan that works for you and your family. Contact Chagrin River Company today at 440.729.7270 for more information.
