How to Make Your Kitchen Feel a Lot Roomier Than It Is

Not everyone has a gigantic kitchen that you can practically choreograph a cinema-worthy dance number in. This isn't necessarily bad, but it can sometimes look and feel cramped when you have a smaller kitchen.

Your kitchen design and layout can do wonders in making the space feel bigger and more inviting. Here are some tips to add some depth and size to your kitchen.

Use Shaker-Style Cabinets

Shaker-style cabinets are great in a lot of ways. One result of installing them is that they add depth to your kitchen. They are also easier to clean and tend to be more durable than other types of cabinets.

Because they add enough texture while still staying minimal, this helps to create more airiness to the room that seems to add space.

Add Mirrors to Enhance Visual Space

Another trick to making your kitchen seem larger is adding well-placed mirrors. Mirrors add some light and, depending on the mirror, more character and style as well. 

Other than that, large mirrors can create the illusion of more space. Of course, you'll have to be mindful of its placement and make sure to keep it clean.

Use a Light Palette

You don't want your kitchen to feel like a dungeon. Shadows and dark tones tend to make a space look smaller than it already may be. 

Swap it out for a lighter color palette, and you'll find that the room feels that much bigger. Go for a paint overhaul and make your kitchen feel airier than ever.

Install Additional Lighting in Ceiling Corners and under Hanging Cabinets

Again, dark shadows make a room feel closed and limit the visual space. By putting the lights in the ceiling corner, you can give your kitchen the illusion of being much larger than what it is. 

You want to put them in the corners, so it's not overpowering overhead lighting, but enough to combat shadows created by cabinetry and the like. You may also want to amplify this effect with soft lighting applied under hanging cabinets to have a nice diffusion of light onto your countertops.

Consider Glass Storage

Glass storage can add visual height and space to your kitchen. Glass can also make a room feel more open and light. If you're storing plenty of stuff, this can look cluttered, so consider using glass storage as an accent for certain sections of the kitchen.

Think cutlery, silverware, condiments, and other items you can neatly stack and store.

Declutter the Space

Keep the things you use every day in the kitchen, but get rid of the stuff that may have been collecting dust for the last few years. A lot of room gets taken up by items you may not even really need in the kitchen.

Make some space and create a less stuffy-looking area by getting rid of junk and clutter.

Conclusion

Kitchens are a huge part of the home, and making sure you have a great one that is safe and welcoming can be a big deal. You can enjoy this space more than ever with the right kitchen design.

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