Just because the total square footage for your kitchen is small doesn’t mean your kitchen remodeling ideas should be. According to The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), any kitchen under 150 square feet is considered a small kitchen.  But take heart if you have one of these; there are plenty of great kitchen remodeling schemes for colors, countertops, appliances, lighting, and cabinets that can add utility and charm without building clutter and claustrophobia.

When remodeling a small kitchen, the NKBA say, consider employing ambient as well as natural lighting to give a sense of spaciousness to your existing room.  If you’re going to reface or replace cabinets, choose light colors and design them with a mind toward maximizing the full width of your countertops. If you plan on installing lights under the countertops, be sure to adjust your switching plans so that countertop lighting can be operated independently from your overhead lighting.

Handling Small Kitchen Counter Space, Storage, and Sinks
If your remodeling plans include cabinets and replacements, consider a mix of shelves and storage space that situates your least-used items at the top, with shelving for small appliances and items in heavy rotation (plates, saucers, cups) in easy reach.

Deeper counters with new countertops in sturdy and stylish materials can improve the appearance and functionality of your kitchen. And adding a larger sink can make for easy preparation and cleanup without compromising service area.

You may want to consider creating a pass-through in your remodeling plans to add light as well as create combined space between a small kitchen and a serving area or dining room. There’s less walking around that way, and the added spaciousness can completely transform your home.

This entry was posted on Monday, April 27th, 2009 at 6:41 am and is filed under New Kitchen Cabinets. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.