Decor tricks that you can use to make a small kitchen more spacious

Decor tricks that you can use to make a small kitchen more spacious

Keep the colour scheme low contrast This trick is like an optical illusion. When the difference between the colours of the walls is marginal, the eye tends to glide over surfaces without a break. This movement deceives the mind into thinking that the room is bigger than it actually is. So, paint the walls, flooring, cabinets and furniture in a low contrast colour scheme. This movement tricks you into thinking the space is larger than it really is. 

Have glass doors for cabinets Another way to fool a guest’s eye is to replace wooden or metal doors of cabinets with plain glass. This idea works because the eye goes beyond the cabinet’s frames into its depths. Ensure your cabinet is clutter-free and colour-coordinated from the inside and out, though! You don’t want guests to peek into messy storage. 

Let sunlight stream in Natural light makes any space appear larger and brighter. If you don’t have large windows to let loads of sunlight in, keep the window embellishments and treatments to a minimum. For privacy, draw an opaque shade so the light is not blocked but you’re still safe from prying eyes. 

Create space for storage Recessed shelves that sit between the studs in the kitchen have the dual value of providing storage without eating into air space or floor space. Even better if they are matched to the wooden furniture, since they would blend with the design. Don’t have a spot for recessed shelves inside your kitchen? Make room in the passageway. 
Use smart floor coverings While printed wall and floor coverings make a room look busy, the reverse also holds true. For instance, floor coverings with huge diamonds create diagonal lines that create the illusion of width so the room looks much wider. 

Use slender furniture Choose lightweight stools, tables and chairs that are light in weight. Buy furniture with clean lines so that your eye is not distracted. Buy an open table so that the floor and walls are visible. 

Employ stripes This is a fashion trick that applies to home decor as well. Horizontal stripes make a person appear wider, and a room too. Pick broad striped flooring that runs horizontally to stretch the floor space. You can get the same effect with a huge striped rug or by painting wooden flooring the same way. 

Make more space Figure out a way to remove part of a wall that adjoins your kitchen to the next room. In terms of physical space, it won’t add more square feet but will enhance the openness and vastness of the room. 

Get high This is another optical illusion trick, to draw the eyes upward so it increases the apparent height of the ceiling. Put up framed prints and paintings or decorative plates above your cabinets. Again, use objects that work with the backdrop for a sense of harmony. 

Have sleek surfaces Ceramic tiles and stainless steel are just two examples of reflective surfaces which amplify the effects of natural light, thus making your kitchen appear larger. Remember that pendant lights add atmosphere while under-the-cabinet lights are convenient for cooking. 

Do away with clutter Never let your countertop overfull with utensils or cabinets crowded with collectibles. These will cramp your kitchen. Eliminate clutter by clearing counters and cabinet tops. 

Keep things angular Let geometry guide your kitchen decor. Look for clean lines and geometric angles to expand the space. A narrow kitchen with clean-font cabinets has a crisp look.