Like we
all now know, the kitchen is often regarded as the hub of the family home. This
is where the family gathers to eat, cook, chat, laugh together, do home works,
or work in paying bills and sharing some special moments together.
When your
kitchen space is limited, it follows that there will be some smart planning in
order to create a highly functional and beautiful kitchen. A well-designed
Brisbane small kitchen renovation can have a smart layout, with minimal clutter and maximum efficiency.
Here are
some very good ideas for your Brisbane small kitchen renovation whether you are redecorating or
completely remodeling,
Storage solutions
It is very
important that in designing your Brisbane small kitchen renovation before renovation or remodeling
work, you need to consider the value of smart storage. Make every inch work if
and when you don’t have much space to work on.
The smart
move is to utilize every nook and cranny, even those awkward spaces, into a
functional storage area. For instance,
the space between your fridge and the wall can be an ideal place to install a
pull-out where you can store your canned goods.
Some suggestions
Narrow
pull-outs near the stove keep the oils, vinegar, and seasonings easy to reach
when cooking.
A
custom-made pullout drawer with spots to store cooking utensils is a very
practical way to free up much-needed countertop space for prepping and cooking.
Try not to
have your cabinets fall short of the ceiling. The top will only collect dust
and other unnecessary accessories.
Build your
cabinets all the way up to the ceiling.
The up top parts can be used to store seasonal items that you use only occasionally.
This way, you keep everyday items within easy reach.
Full-height
cabinets provide the maximum amount of storage, and the glass fronts keep the
space feeling airy.
Space expansion with lighting
A good
lighting is necessary because there is a lot of chopping and handling of hot
equipment in a kitchen. Good lighting is required for your own safety.
Ideally,
your small kitchen needs to have the combination of task and atmospheric
lighting. Having lighting underneath upper cabinets and incandescent lights
above the cabinets give the right lights inside.
Don’t get
lighting fixtures that hang from the ceiling because they can give the illusion
of making your already small kitchen much smaller. Don’t let the dark get into
your small kitchen.
Mirrors
Mirrors
can make many small spaces (and the room itself) feel and look larger. You can
have your mirrors in your backsplash as long as they do not reflect the ugly
side of these appliances to the world.
You can
use them on cabinet doors, too. Mirrors always make things look bigger.
Countertop space
Everything
in a small kitchen should be able to serve double-duty. The cabinetry and
shelves aren’t just for storing dishes and countertops aren’t just for food
preparation.
When there
is no room for a proper kitchen table, a bar countertop can work double as both
prep space and an eating area. This is a very practical action and with the
right stools to match, it can be stylish as well.
