If you’re frustrated with the lack of counter space in your small kitchen, it’s time to make some changes. A few kitchen remodeling projects will help you enjoy a more open, airy room for cooking, baking, and spending quality time with your family. Here are a few options for maximizing your use of the room.

4 Small Kitchen Remodel Ideas

1. Opt for Shelves

Remove boxy upper cabinets that make the room feel extra cramped. Replace them with open shelving for storing glassware, pans, and dry goods such as rice and lentils. Complement the shelves with hooks for hanging pots and tools to take advantage of your bare walls. This will free up your cabinets and maximize your use of all available space.

2. Let There Be Light

Talk to your home remodeling contractors about installing windows to flood your kitchen with light. Natural light makes any space appear larger, especially when you avoid dark paint colors and flooring materials in favor of neutral and bright hues. Windows also make it possible to grow herbs in your kitchen, such as basil leaves or rosemary sprigs.

3. Upgrade the Appliances

Not only are older appliances less energy-efficient, but they also tend to be bulky. Upgrade to narrow refrigerator and freezer models that utilize vertical space or under-counter mini-fridges that save floor space. Slim oven and range combinations are also available for galley and one-wall kitchens. You can also build a nook in your cabinets for your microwave, which will save precious counter and shelf space.

4. Knock Down a Wall

If your kitchen is small because of a pesky wall, create an open floor plan with your kitchen remodeling team. You can knock down a non-load-bearing wall between the kitchen and living or dining room. Make up for any lost counter space connected to the wall by including an island in your project. You can use the kitchen island for more storage, counter space, and other convenient features such as a range or sink. 
 

Make your dream renovation a reality with Coast to Coast Contracting & Development. These remodeling contractors also provide new home construction services to clients throughout Hayward and Northwest Wisconsin. Call (715) 790-0662 today to schedule a free in-home consultation or visit them online to learn more about what they do.