Make your small kitchen look much bigger than it is

The kitchen is often the hub of a home, but
when a kitchen is too small it can become an awkward and uncomfortable space.
Follow some of these tips to make your small kitchen look bigger and become a
welcoming and easy to manage space.

• Storage
  is key. If you don’t already have enough storage space, then consider your
  options and ensure that you have plenty of space to pack things away. This
  way the kitchen looks clearer and less cluttered immediately.
• Glass
  fronted wall cabinets’ make the room feel larger already, but take care to
  keep your shelves tidy.
• Lighting
  is vital. A well lit space looks bigger so under counter lighting or use
  light paints and colours when decorating.
• Tall wall
  cabinets create height, so install high cupboards, and utilise wall space
  form storage. High shelves can be used to display pretty kitchen items or
  store seldom used objects.
• Make the
  most of your windows, allowing the garden to become part of the kitchen
  and make the room feel much larger.
• Taking
  the doors off your cabinets, painting the shelves to match the kitchen,
  and arranging your best dishes on them can make the room feel more open
  and modern.
• Declutter
  your kitchen and throw away the items you seldom use, or better yet,
  donate them to a charity that will put them to good use.
• If your
  kitchen adjoins the dining or living room, consider breaking through the
  wall between them as an open plan kitchen is a great addition to any
  modern home. Ask a professional to check that the wall can in fact be
  removed, and prepare for lots of building work.

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