Renovation of a small kitchen. The best arrangement ideas. Part 2.

IN last article we talked about techniques for optimizing the space of a small kitchen. Today we will continue our consideration and share a few more ideas that are widely used to increase the space and functionality of a small kitchen.

"Optical illusion".

With the help of prints and patterns, you can visually increase the space. If paint one accent wall in a wide horizontal strip, the space will visually appear wider. This technique is great for elongated and narrow spaces, but not great for those that are not tall. You can change the perception of a small kitchen with a photo wallpaper with an image that has perspective. Small kitchens often have low ceilings. Wallpaper with vertical stripes or with a vertical pattern, for example, in the form of trees, will help to correct this shortcoming. True, any verticals somewhat narrow the space, so they need to be used in moderation, for example, only on one wall. Wallpaper in a rhombus will help to pull the ceiling of a small kitchen up. By the way, large bright patterns and prints are contraindicated in a small kitchen, as they visually overload the interior and make the space even smaller. Similar principles will work with flooring:

Floorboards / slats / tiles in a small kitchen it is best to lay it diagonally. If the kitchen is narrow, then the laminate / parquet board should be laid across the room. Plank / laminate flooring with one-strip should be preferable to staggered or herringbone installation in small blocks.

Mirrors.

Mirrors in a small kitchen they can do a miracle - "double" it. If you hang a mirror in front of the window, the amount of light in the room will double. There are three ways to use this trick:

• Facing the apron;
• Fully finished one wall;
• Facing a fragment of a wall with a mirror, for example, near the dining area;
• Installation of a conventional floor mirror.

Additional storage space.

From two pencil cases and a wall cabinet, you can make a niche, and place a small dining area in it. It is important that the furniture is white or to match the walls. Another idea is cabinets or shelves above the door. Benches, kitchen corner benches, poufs or sofas often have built-in drawers hidden under the seat - it is convenient to store tablecloths, rarely used appliances, utensils or kitchen stuff here. The place under the sink can serve as a storage for household items if you hang hooks and baskets on the doors. To ensure 100% utilization of the corner section, equip it with a special pull-out, roll-out or rotating storage system. Equipping the base of the headset with drawers, you will get additional storage space for baking tins, foil, bags and other kitchen little things. Free up space on countertop or cabinet small cans, the lids of which are screwed to the bottom of the wall cabinet, will help. It is convenient to store spices and other bulk products in them. If you are using a stationary refrigerator, make good use of the space above or around it.

Lighting.

Uniform lighting is the secret to comfort and a sense of spaciousness. It should be uniform, pleasing to the eye, without harsh shadows that narrow the space. The usual scheme "central chandelier + furniture lighting" in a small, and even more narrow room, will only hurt. But spotlights installed along the perimeter of the ceiling, or wall sconces installed evenly along the walls, will create the effect of soft light we need. But the ceiling chandelier / suspension arrangement should be hung at a height of 70 cm directly above the dining table.

A minimum of decor and decorations.

So, for example, it is better to remove the magnets brought from travels from the refrigerator and take them to the country. However, there is no need to completely abandon accessories and jewelry, otherwise the interior will seem not residential. Living plants, a couple of paintings / posters, a clock on the wall and pretty dishes are enough to decorate a small kitchen.

Curtains.

The following types of curtains are ideal for decorating the windows of a small kitchen:

• Roman curtains;
• Roll;
• Panel;
• Jalousie;
• Classic cropped curtains with easy assembly;
• Cafe curtains.

A minimum of things.

The fewer things on small kitchen, all the better. Try to organize your storage so that everything that is usually placed on the countertop (from dishes to appliances) is hidden in drawers and cabinets.

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