Would you like to make your kitchen work for you, both outside and in? You don’t have to sacrifice a spacious kitchen design, though, when designing small, as there is a way to maximise areas and make the best use of your kitchen space! A few quick and easy tips from this little kitchen gem:
Creating a small kitchen can be difficult, and requires careful planning and consideration of the space available. Not to mention, it’s really important to adhere to a budget and also showcase your personal taste and style. This is why our team at kaboodle is here to help share some ideas so you can maximise every square inch of your kitchen, no matter how small it may be.
Use a Monochromatic Colour Scheme
If you are going with a muted color scheme, you will find that you can achieve a more harmonious and uncluttered feel.
- Maintain light and bright colors for a larger and brighter space.
- A dusty grey white pepper door and panel colour palette will create a soft palette,
- Visit our inspiration gallery to get more kitchen designs and spaces to inspire you!
- Take into account a galley design.
A galley kitchen design is a super space saving kitchen for a small kitchen space. It features two parallel counters and a walkway between them and uses the maximum amount of space available.
Choose Multi-Functional Pieces
Find furniture or appliances that have multiple uses, like an island that has storage built-in or a microwave that can also be used as a convection oven.
Using a modular or cut to measure benchtop as a table extension for a dining or study nook is a great way to maximise your space, and create zones and layers in your kitchen. And, what’s better, even adding timber-look surfaces to a design will also create texture, warmth and flair. It’s a win win!
Lighting
Lighting is crucial in a small kitchen as it can help to create the illusion of more space. Undercabinet lighting will help lighten up the work surface and make your task easier to see. Above kitchen island or kitchen sink pendant lights can be a great addition too.
Maximise Storage
But sometimes it’s what’s in it that matters, and adding internal storage is a clever idea to upgrade the organisation! These can be used for corner rotating baskets, pantry pullout baskets and even cutlery inserts for drawers to give everything its own place and to make those hard-to-reach everyday essentials easily accessible. Keep your benchtops (and stress levels) clutter free – your benchtop space is important real estate in your kitchen, especially in a smaller one, so you don’t want it to go to waste!
Embrace Open Shelving
Open shelves help to make a small kitchen look more open and airy. Hang them on your favorite foods, glasses or cookbooks.
Take action to start a small kitchen design today!
With the right approach and the right tools, it is possible to make a small kitchen that is functional and elegant. Our flat pack kitchen products can help you create a stunning and functional space in your small kitchen at kaboodle. We have cabinets, handles, door panels, bespoke open shelving and much much more, that will help you get the most out of your kitchen space. From the novice to the expert do-it-yourselfer, we have the tools and resources necessary to help you create a professional looking product. View our website or visit Bunnings Warehouse to choose the most suitable small kitchen ideas for your home.
Best Small Kitchen Design Tips and Questions
What is the perfect design for a compact kitchen?
A little kitchen can be a hassle and a headache sometimes, but with a kaboodle kitchen, it can be turned into a functional kitchen that is helpful for the entire family! The most popular kitchen designs for small houses are the single-wall, galley or L-shaped kitchen; however, you will likely select the one that best fits your home.
How to Arrange my Small Kitchen?
When designing a small kitchen layout reason is the key word. There is not a lot of room so the most important thing is to get the most out of it and make sure there is no wasted space in the kitchen. High ceilings? Consider floor to ceiling cabinets. Space for a pantry? Double Volume for Double Storage. Kaboodle offers the opportunity to tailor a kitchen to meet everyone’s personal requirements. If you’re still having trouble envisioning how your new kitchen will look, try our style selector, 3D planner or look through our inspiration gallery for some ideas.
Which Color Cabinets will work best for a compact kitchen?
If you have a small kitchen, lighter colour cabinets are going to help reflect light in the space, making it appear larger. While white cabinets are the most popular choice for small kitchens, they are by no means the only option. While black and navy cabinets will tend to make the space smaller, light greys and neutral browns and creams are welcome. Before selecting the colour of your cabinets, consider the accent colours you will use around the space as this can make your decision a little easier.
If you have a small kitchen, what are the pros?
The small kitchens have a number of benefits, such as:
An opportunity to design something more efficient and which can be accessed by just turning around, rather than walking a few metres.
Less expense on the overall cost for building materials, as the quantities are smaller.
The ability to DIY, and with kaboodle flat packs, you are able to easily purchase the materials you need for your kitchen remodel.