Innovative Ways to Make a Small Kitchen Feel Larger

Many apartments have small kitchens. Most of the time, the rooms where we cook are not big enough so we have to improvise.

Built-in appliances

You can make all of your appliances built-in: a fridge, a microwave oven, and a dishwasher. The appliances can be hidden behind the cabinet doors and will look great.

Cutting board holder

In order to free some room, you can make this cutting board holder. Cutting boards are things that we often use, this is why it’s important that they are easy to access.

Rotating shelves

Again, it’s all about organizing the space

Transforming furniture and drawers

Kitchen cabinets are not always used the way they should be. This is why designers offer specially-shaped drawers and transforming furniture. Because every single inch of space counts when a kitchen is small.

Hanging racks and shelving

Hanging racks are used to store things and the same goes for shelving. You can hang utensils on hanging racks and put some decorations on the shelves.

Remove the kitchen door

Just remove the door altogether — this will actually free up some space and make the kitchen feel bigger. If you are afraid of kitchen smells spreading around the apartment, use a good ventilation system: it works better than any door.

Lighting

Hanging bulbs and recessed lighting are the best options. This lighting not only looks good but also increases the free space you have.

One-color façades

Giving up on patterned façades is something you are going to have to do to make the space appear larger. One-color matte cabinet doors are great for a small kitchen. And also, avoid large handles and knobs.

Hanging cabinets

Removing the top hanging cabinets is the most popular piece of advice given to people who have small kitchens. We don’t agree: just use them in a smart way and choose cabinets with transparent glass doors.