8 mistakes you shouldn't make in a small kitchen

High bar counter

The main enemy of small rooms is the central arrangement of furniture, so the once fashionable bar counter idea for a small kitchen not good at all. Firstly, the bar counter will act as a kind of partition dividing the already limited space in half. Secondly, due to its height, it will make the ceiling visually lower.

Replace it small classic dining table... It can be used as an additional work surface for food preparation or as a place where the whole family will gather at the end of the day.

Tiered ceiling

Multilevel ceilings most often used for zoning. But this design move is not suitable for rooms less than 12 square meters. Ceiling protrusions will make it visually lower and limit the access of natural light to the room.

Better to use ceiling painting - this way you save kitchen height and budget.

Large chandelier

The same effect will be with a large chandelier. A great alternative would be a two-level lighting system. For example, a built-in light in the center and several wall sconces.

Despite its size, a large chandelier does not provide enough light, which the spotlights compensate for.

Massive appliances and furniture

Bulky furniture, especially made in dark colors, looks solid. But it takes up a lot of space, so you should prefer compact and transforming models to it. Also, do not use huge refrigerators or transfer to a small kitchen washing machine. 

An abundance of decorative elements

Collections of figurines, artificial flowers and jars with spices, contrary to the expectations of most housewives, will not add comfort to a small kitchen. On the contrary, they will create a feeling of clutter and disorder.

The best solution for tight spaces - minimalism in everything.

Imitation stone in wall decoration

Imitation stone walls or large drawings on the wallpaper "split" the space, visually make the room narrower and absorb light. In addition, it is difficult to wash off dust particles and drops of frozen fat from the embossed walls, the appearance of which is inevitable in every kitchen. If you still want to add stone to the interior, limit yourself to a small section of the wall.

Artificial stone "weighs down" the interior and makes it gloomy

Family services

Crockery collections often have no real value and only take up space, because most families do not use them for their intended purpose.

Leave only the utensils in the kitchen that you use at least once every six months. And use the place that was occupied by crystal, porcelain and tea pairs functionally.

It is unlikely that an ordinary family really needs so many dishes.

Unexploited household appliances

A gift toaster, juicer, or double boiler is only good when used on a daily basis. A technique that stands idle will most likely never come in handy.

Free up space in your work area and put it up for sale... With the money raised, you can buy something that will really come in handy in the kitchen.

With household appliances that are idle, you need to mercilessly say goodbye

Do not overload a small kitchen with large items and decor items. Make it light and airy. For a small area, laconic furniture of muted shades and restrained design are suitable.