The Plan Behind Designing the Small Kitchen of Your Dreams

Have you been dreaming of making your kitchen amazing but space is holding you back? Make those renovations you’ve always wanted by maximizing the space you do have. A kitchen is a sacred space in a house, as food is great way to bring the family together. The design is just as important as food when it comes to a kitchen. Here are some great ideas to get your planning started for the kitchen of your dreams in the small space you have.

Add Shelves to Extra Wall Space

In order to have the kitchen of your dreams, you need to get the best out of every square inch of your small kitchen, including the wall space. Hanging shelves on the wall is a great way to use up every possible storage space necessary. There are a few ways you can customize shelves if you install them yourself. This will allow you to choose the look and style of your shelves. You can store extra plates, pots and pans, or even use them to add décor to your kitchen.

Plan to Maximize Your Space

A plan is the most important place to start when coming up with a kitchen design. You have to consider the budget, the things you want, the things you can live without, what brands you’ll bring in, what company will do the remodel and more. You need a guide to get you through the entire kitchen renovation. Before you start changing anything, you’ll want to come up with a sketch of where things will go so you can be sure you’ll absolutely love it.

Ditch the Island

You may think you need an island, but when faced with reality you know there’s just not room for one. Perhaps an L-shaped counter top with two bar stools on the side will give you that island feel in the counter space you have. Another option would be to find a rolling cart, or build it yourself. Customize it by building shelves or cabinets underneath a cutting board table top. This will give you more storage and counter space, but the ability to move it out of the way when needed. You can get around not having an island and still be happy with your kitchen.

Give Cabinets More Than One Use

To really maximize the space of your small kitchen, you’ll want to take advantage of the cabinets. There are so many great hacks to utilize storage space hidden away in kitchen cabinets. Did you know you can use the back of the cabinet door by sticking on command hooks and hanging baskets on them? Bam, you’ve got yourself a hanging spice rack! Personalize them with wallpaper or a slide-out rack spray-painted your favorite color. Cabinets hide away everything you need to store in your kitchen, but they don’t have to be dark and dirty. Use your cabinets wisely and you’ll have that kitchen you’ve always wanted.

Make Kitchen Items into Décor

Did you know that your kitchen utensils can be used as décor throughout your kitchen when you’re not using them? Organizing your utensils can actually make your kitchen look better. Keep things simple by hanging them on the side of your cabinets. You can hang your hot pads on the wall under the cabinets as decoration too. If you’re into hanging a lot of things, consider hanging something over the oven, like a chandelier of pots and pans.

Choose Your Color Carefully

Choosing a color for your kitchen can be a terrifying thing! Don’t let this stop you from your planning process. There’s good news. Certain colors can make your kitchen feel bigger and you’ll want to know all about which colors to choose from. If you like bold, choose a vibrant color that pops. If you want comfortable, warm colors then stick with darker neutrals. Picking a color for your kitchen doesn’t have to be hard, and you don’t have to keep the walls white.

To have the kitchen of your dreams in a smaller space, it’ll take lots of carefully planned ideas. Take it one step at a time. It’s one thing to make plans, but another to follow through with them. Start with choosing your colors and your cabinets, and any outside contractors you need to hire. This will help you set a date for the renovations. Use a Pinterest board to help you narrow down your ideas, and keep them organized with the plans you do decide on. The kitchen you’ve always wanted can be yours with careful planning and a little renovating. Don’t let space stop you from having the kitchen of your dreams. A kitchen is where you spend time with family and friends over delicious meals and making memories. Finish your plans and get a start on it, you won’t regret it!

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Kacey is a lifestyle blogger for The Drifter Collective, an eclectic lifestyle blog that expresses various forms of style through the influence of culture and the world around us. Kacey graduated with a degree in Communications while working for a lifestyle magazine. She has been able to fully embrace herself with the knowledge of nature, the power of exploring other locations and cultures, all while portraying her love for the world around her through her visually pleasing, culturally embracing and inspiring posts.