How to Make a Small Kitchen Look Bigger

July 29, 2021 | Posted in brownbuilding

Kitchens are the center of excitement when it comes to families. This room is where we share our news and stories of the day while we share a wonderful meal. However, changing trends in architectural design mean some older homes have smaller kitchens that may not accommodate the space necessary. Here are some tips on how to make your kitchen look bigger.  

Make a Small Kitchen Look Bigger

  1. Bring the Outdoors In

Small kitchens are not a problem when one person uses them, but add children or guests, and space becomes a premium. Adding double French doors that connect to an outdoor space gives smaller kitchens are larger feel. Add a small breakfast table to keep the layout open.  

  1. Blend Surface Styles

Make a small kitchen look bigger by blending surface styles across your countertops and backsplashes. A combination of black and white or grey and white offers seamless transitions that enlarge the kitchen’s whole look.  

  1. Use Glass Cabinet Doors

Replacing cabinet doors with glass is an excellent tool to increasing how the size of the kitchen appears. This project works by making the walls behind the cabinets visible, thus increasing how large the room appears. To guarantee this works, be sure to keep your cabinets organized as clutter seems crowded.  


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  1. Incorporate Natural Light

Natural light is a must when it comes to making small kitchens appear larger. If you cannot add more windows to your kitchen, try and minimize the treatments on your windows. Blinds are a great way to do this as they offer privacy but allow light to shine through.  

  1. Evaluate Your Storage

Small kitchens are a constant struggle with the demands of storage. Countertops quickly become the resting place for many kitchen appliances. Clutter is the antithesis of space, so removing items from your countertops will give your kitchen a larger feel.  

  1. Draw Eyes to the Ceiling

Decorating the tops of cabinets significantly opens the space of your kitchen by drawing the eye in a vertical path. This decorating method increases the height perception of the room, thus increasing the way the size of the room feels.  

  1. White Is Bright

Using the color white opens up the feel of a kitchen immensely. The color reflects natural light causing the perception of receding walls that increase the size feel of any room. Adding different shades of white with contrasting textures provides the room with a unique feel.  


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  1. Use Horizontal Lines

Installing horizontal lines expands the look of a small kitchen, making it appear larger.  

Putting tile in a horizontal pattern gives the appearance of a more expansive space than it is. This practice will make your kitchen feel larger than it is. 

  1. Open Up the Room

Some home layouts may allow for walls to open up, creating a larger space. This project does not always involve knocking down a wall but can turn walls into a small kitchen table or peninsula that will increase the sense of space in your kitchen. 

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