We have collected the TOP-7 ideas for a small kitchen that will help to visually unload the interior, will not let it get boring, and will make the kitchen area more functional.
Cabinets of different colors
You've learned it all: light tones visually expand the space, but the interior of a small kitchen doesn't necessarily have to be monotonously light. Neutral light tones can be used as a base, and a contrasting color — dark or bright — will help the interior "speak."
Use a strong color in a small space in moderation. Only one tier of kitchen cabinets can be “dressed” in a contrasting shade.
If you need to visually raise the ceiling, transfer the contrasting color to the lower tier, while the upper cabinets should blend in color with the wall and/or ceiling finish.
The opposite approach: a neutral shade at the bottom, contrasting with the upper tier, will create the effect of visual expansion of the space.
Chalkboard wall instead of apron
Two favorite types of kitchen aprons: patchwork tiles and photo printing on glass are rapidly losing popularity, giving way to solid wall cladding in one tone. A creative solution is a slate wall. It will add texture to the space, and make the design of a small kitchen more interesting and functional. You can write down recipes on it, draw, declare your love, congratulate on a birthday, or make grocery lists.
Window sill-tabletop
Even in small rooms, the window sill is often idle; at best, pots with indoor plants can nestle on it. A simple and working idea for a small kitchen: a window sill countertop. The space under the window can be used as an additional work surface or as a table/bar counter. This option can completely replace the dining table or move it from a small kitchen to a spacious living room.
You can't have a dinner party at such a table, but it is quite suitable for one or two people to eat. The advantage of this solution is the ability to admire the view from the window while eating, of course, if the view is conducive to it.
If there is no window in the kitchen area at all, but you want to save space, a folding table attached to the wall can be an alternative to a traditional table.
Invisible furniture
A glass table or chairs made of transparent acrylic “dissolve” in space and help to visually lighten the interior.
"Invisible" tables and chairs can exist in the interior both in tandem and separately. Acrylic chairs can also surround the dining table in the company of their brothers made of other materials - this is a popular design technique that allows you to add individuality to the space and organically mix different styles.
Storage under the ceiling
Small kitchen storage ideas involve maximizing the use of available space, including under the ceiling.
It is better to avoid fashionable open shelves as an alternative to traditional cabinets in a small kitchen - cluttered with kitchen utensils, they will visually clutter the space.
The ideal option is a set with an upper tier of cabinets that rests on the ceiling. An alternative is wicker baskets and boxes placed on wall cabinets. In everyday life, such a solution can be even more convenient than a high set.
Hood as a decorative element
The design of a small kitchen does not imply an abundance of decorative elements. The function of an expressive accent in such a space can be taken on by a functional object, for example, household appliances: a bright refrigerator or a designer hood.
Storage above the door and next to the window
When space is very limited and you need to place a lot, you have to use all resources, for example: the space between the door and the ceiling and free walls next to the window.
Open shelves will come in handy here, where you can display aesthetic dishes and spices.
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