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As a room, it's got some of the biggest expectation baggage in a house. It's got to be functional and enable regular meal preparation. But beyond that, it's meant to inspire the resident chef, weather endless foot traffic with aplomb, work as a waystation for members of the household, and embody hearth and home.
(1) KEEP IT COOL
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| Cool, pale colours help you make the most of limited kitchen space |
Ensure bench or countertops are lighter coloured, and avoid stark colour contrasts which break up the flow of the eye. The more you can cast your eye around the room feeling uninterrupted, the larger you'll feel that room is
(2 ) STORE SMARTLY
- Consider investing in cupboards with smart storage, such as corner racks that hold 360 degrees worth of stuff.
- Add shelving to walls where possible, remembering to keep your choice of materials simple and in line with the overall colour and design aesthetic.
- Look at adding cubby holes for coffeemakers, toasters and other appliances that let you stow out of sight.
(3) BE TRANSPARENT
You can also remove some cabinet doors, or integrate more open spaces within cupboards and benches. This lets the room breathe and gives the appearance of walls being further away.
(4) LET THERE BE LIGHT
- Under-counter lighting can brighten countertops, and in cabinet lighting can offer function and valuable accents.
- Ceramic tile and stainless steel also amplify the effects of light.
- Overhead lighting can be showy, pulling the eye up and making the room feel bigger and more grand.
(5) WIDEN UNDERFOOT
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| diagonal patterns |
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| adding a car space or alcove creates a sense of openess |
(see picture right above)
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