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Making Your Small Kitchen Seem Larger
Kitchens have traditionally been the gathering place where friends and families meet, mingle, and share their lives.  If your kitchen is on the small side, you do have options for making it into a place where you can cook and visit at the same time.  With the plethora of options available in kitchen appliances and accessories, you can transform your kitchen into a place that is both functional and inviting.

Lots of counter space is always a must for proper preparation of meals. And, since space is an obstacle in a small kitchen, you’ll want to make the most of what you have by putting in as many cabinets as possible. Creating adequate cabinet space to store dishes and appliances will increase your work space and make your kitchen appear larger than it really is. If you have the room, install deep counters to increase your work space and appliance-storage area on your counters.  Consequently, with the installation of deep counters, you will be able to install deep cabinets that will be able to store more.  In addition, you can save some extra space in your kitchen by organizing your cabinets so that their contents are related to the area of the kitchen they are located in. For example, plates, glasses and silverware can be stored near your dishwasher, while pots can be stored in cabinets close to your stove.

Another way to control clutter in your kitchen and create space is to invest in some built-in appliances. By eliminating the counter space sacrificed to a coffee maker, microwave, and toaster and installing built-in versions of these, you can free up some much-needed space in a small kitchen.  An added option is to install sliding shelves to store smaller appliances in. A sliding shelf will allow you to quickly access small appliances and hide them from view when not in use.

In addition, even if you don’t think you have room for a pantry, think again.  All you need is an area that is at least two feet wide and five feet tall.  With just that much space, you can purchase and have room for a rollout pantry. Or you can use another closet in your house that is close to the kitchen for kitchen storage as well.  Be creative, and you’ll be surprised were space may be available for kitchen storage if you need it.

For ascetic appeal and the illusion of space, use mirrors and lights to create an atmosphere of space. Proper lighting will easily make your kitchen appear larger, more comfortable, and inviting. Incorporate halogen lighting or under-the-counter lighting as an alternative to traditional lightening.

With just a little imagination and creativity, you can create the kitchen of your dreams even if your space is limited.

Post provided by: Kitchen Remodeling Marietta GA