A Few Ideas for Remodeling a Small Kitchen
If you ask someone in the real estate arena what's considered a small kitchen, they'll probably tell you that anything measuring 9 feet x 14 feet or less is a small kitchen. Just because you have a small kitchen, however, doesn't mean you won't be using it as much. If you want to make the best use of your space, you may need to remodel your kitchen. So, what exactly does it mean to remodel your kitchen?
When it comes to kitchen remodeling, there are definitely some advantages to having a smaller space. Your best friend's large kitchen may look great, but the cost of remodeling it can be far more expensive than your small one-man shop. After all, when you're talking about kitchen remodeling, you're talking about changing out cabinets and countertops, updating your plumbing and lighting, adding ventilation, and even reorganizing the available space. With a smaller space, you'll be able to afford the more expensive or luxurious materials that might be out of your price range if you had a larger kitchen. So this is one of the times when smaller is definitely better.
You could certainly hire a professional designer to redo your kitchen, but with such a small space, it can be an easy weekend project for just one or two people. Your first step is to come up with a plan of how you want your kitchen to look when the renovation is complete. Can you make do with one wall or would you like to have more of an L shape? Be realistic about what changes you can make - that island counter in the center of the kitchen is a definite no in such a small area. Once you have your plan, you'll find that making the changes usually won't require any extra sets of hands. Even tile installation can be quickly and successfully completed if your kitchen is small enough.
Another important point to keep in mind when you're in the design phase is how you want to use most of the space. Will you be using the countertops a lot for food preparation or would you prefer to have more storage space? If you need more storage, then you'll probably want to give up some appliances to make room for more cabinets. You can find stock cabinetry in any home improvement store, ready for you to install in your new kitchen. Another great idea to consider is the tile size. Larger tiles will make your kitchen look and feel larger than it is.
There are other great space saving ideas as well. Take a look at your current kitchen - do you see lots of empty space or blank walls? You can keep your counters and cook tops clear of clutter by installing utensil holders or pot holders that hang from the wall. You can also organize your countertops and free up some space with canisters or jars.
You'll also need to have good lighting in your kitchen. Since the space is small, you won't have room for any elaborate lighting systems, but there are still many beautiful options out there that will fit your space. A mission style table lamp, for example, is a popular way to add light and elegance to any room.
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Bill McNeil is the author of SumpPumpReviews.org, which offers guidance on sump pumps and sump pump maintenance.
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