Tips to Make Your Kitchen Feel Bigger

Want to make your kitchen to feel bigger ? The size of your kitchen can only be changed through renovations. However, there are tricks you can use that transform your space without a remodel.

The first thing a homeowner needs to consider when trying to change the appearance of their kitchen is "How can I maximize this space?" This is especially important to consider if you are dealing with a smaller kitchen with limited space.

Here are 5 expert tips on how to make your kitchen feel bigger!

1. DECLUTTER

2. CLEAR OFF COUNTER SPACE

3. OPEN SHELVING

4. SLIM DOWN

5. USING VERTICAL SPACE

How to Make Your Kitchen Feel Bigger

Tip #1 Declutter

This is a simple step, but it makes a world of difference! Start off by going through your cabinets, anything you do not use or rarely use should be given away or put into storage.

After you have gone through and removed the clutter you should be ready for the next step.

Tip #2 Clear off Counter Space

One of the simplest ways to make your kitchen feel bigger is to show off your counters! To achieve this you will want to keep countertops cleared off. This allows your spaces sight lines to show, creating the illusion of a larger space.

Tip #3 Open Shelving

Open shelving has been used by interior designers for decades to utilize space. This is a simple trick opens up your room, while forcing you to keep your space decluttered.

Tip #4 Slim Down

Thin kitchen furnishings give you physically more space, while creating an illusion of a bigger kitchen.

Tip #5 Use Your Verticle Space

Things like floating shelves and hanging pot racks over your cooking space can create storage while acting as decor.

Information obtained for this post came from the following articles:

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/10-ways-to-make-a-small-kitchen-feel-bigger-stsetivw-vs~2322694

https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/9-ways-to-make-your-kitchen-look-and-feel-bigger-51328

https://www.bhg.com/kitchen/small/make-a-small-kitchen-look-larger/

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