Fortunately, we have plenty of ideas for making a small kitchen bigger or, at the very least, making it seem bigger!
Claiming Lost Space
If your home has a walled-off breakfast nook, rarely used adjacent dining room, or laundry room that can be relocated, you may be able to remove the wall between the kitchen and these rooms to gain valuable workspace.
Open Up the Room
If you don’t want to remove walls, opening the kitchen to these spaces may not physically expand them, but it does extend the view and give the perception of a larger room. Or consider replacing some of the upper cabinets with open shelving and using more efficient drawers below.
Remove Clutter
Before deciding to expand, start by removing existing clutter which can make any space feel and look smaller. Items that live on the counter break up sight lines and make a room feel cramped.
When designing a “larger” kitchen, it’s often a combination of remodeling options that provides the best results. With the right layout, cabinets, lighting, and appliances, you can improve the kitchen’s functionality and make it much more spacious.
