When people are buying a house the one room that they observe and evaluate the most carefully is the kitchen, and that is a wise thing to do. Kitchen is the space where you will spend your time working and that is why it needs to be efficient, it is also the space where all the art happens, so it will need to inspire. When you have a tiny kitchen, it seems that all it ever does is annoying you. If there was ever a time when such a problem can be alleviated, that is today.  If you are interested to find out how, here are a few innovative and stylish ideas to make your small kitchen fabulous.

Blurred Lines between the Kitchen and the Family Room

It seems that open concept is not enough anymore. The kitchen and the living room are becoming one cohesive whole, with the only difference in function. In open concept designers have tried to create a strikingly different kitchen to have a visual border between the two spaces. In this 2016 trend, the key is precisely in blurring those borders with harmonic décor. You can achieve that by using similar decorative elements (e.g. curtains, area rugs, lamps, chandeliers, etc.).

A Seamlessly Blended Refrigerator

Don’t you just hate it when you achieve just the perfect décor and then you have to ruin it all with a large unappealing refrigerator? Well, not anymore. Now you have the possibility to choose a fridge that simply disappears into your interiors. Minimal lines, seamless handles and controls that are almost invisible will fit in ideally with any cabinetry.

Use Appliances as Décor

Multifunctional design elements are always a great way to add some stylish attitude to your kitchen without wasting too much space. A chandelier that can serve as a range hood – why not? If you decide for a Euro appliances stove, you can at the same time have a quality cooking appliance, sleek design, and perhaps even a pop of color.

Incorporate Glass and Mirrors

Glass and mirrors have always been a great way to visually expand some space, but they are rarely used in kitchen (especially mirrors). Replace your cabinet doors with glass doors and show off your glasses and porcelain dishes. If you place a mirror behind a light source, you will maximize the light’s reach. Placing a mirror across from a window will create an illusion of another window, and thus make your small kitchen appear larger.

An Eye-Catching Floor

We may think that the eye always go up when someone walks into a room, but sometimes it goes down. You can make that trip worthwhile by putting some accent on the floor. Linoleum can be a cheap and striking solution, but if you are a big spender, you can invest in marble floor which will give the kitchen a touch of outdoors, and therefore a sense of spaciousness.

Don’t Be Color Chicken

It is still unclear why people listen so blindly to décor rules for small spaces. Painting the walls white can be rewarding, but that does not mean you should ignore saturated and deep colors. You can use them to outline the entire space and make it eye-catching or just as accents throughout the kitchen. Paint the walls with these saturated shades or introduce them via accessories and appliances.

A Dining Space

Dining spaces in small kitchens are usually avoided, but if you can fit one in, there is no reason not to. One of the most convenient solutions for a small kitchen would be a drop-off table with folding chairs that will not disrupt the design harmony you already have. Putting several bar stools up to the countertop will enable you to have an informal and stylish dining space.

DIY Storage Upgrades

There can never be enough of kitchen storage, especially when it comes to a small kitchen. In the last couple of years we have seen a ton of inventive storage solutions from DIY enthusiasts – from tension curtain rods as shelves dividers to magnetic boards as decorative spice racks. You can use storage boxes to store napkins, dishcloths, etc. It is even possible to repurpose an old closet door to make it a handy organizer for knives, colanders, etc.

With all of these ideas, a small kitchen should no longer be considered as a place of refraining, but rather as a space full of unused possibilities and with a huge potential of inspiring preparation of amazing meals.

Guest Post By:

Chloe is an art historian, recreational ballet dancer and a contributor at smoothdecorator.com. She is passionate about photography, dance and music. Her biggest dream is to travel the whole world with her husband and take stunning photographs of beautiful places. She also enjoys learning and writing about home design, since she is crazy about aesthetics. You can find Chloe on FB, Twitter, and G+.