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Remodeling your kitchen can transform your space, but in many homes, it can’t change the room’s size. However, making thoughtful selections during planning allows you to maximize the space you do have and even make the kitchen feel bigger. Follow these tips as you plan this home renovation project.

How to Make Your Kitchen Feel Bigger

1. Go Light

Opt for lighter paint hues when remodeling your kitchen, which will visually open up the space and make it seem bigger. Consider a light gray, taupe, or even soft blue hue for your kitchen walls. Likewise, you paint or stain dark cabinets a lighter shade.

2. Play Up Natural Light

home renovationNatural light makes a room feel bigger, so take steps to draw the eye to any windows in the kitchen. Place windows on the south side, as this will let in the most light throughout the day.

Frame the windows in airy treatments, which will highlight the fixtures while still allowing natural light to stream in. You can even consider expanding the windows during home renovations. As for size, that will depend on your space and overall aesthetic. If you have the room and a scenic view, floor-to-ceiling windows offer a dramatic appeal. Otherwise, the windows should be longer than the cabinets, as pictured here, to create a seamless transition to the outdoors. 

3. Clear the Clutter

Cluttered countertops make your kitchen look crowded. During your remodel, invest in smart storage solutions like magnetic knife strips and spice racks. Install a cabinet above the fridge or install a pot rail above the stove if you don’t have a hood. Add cabinetry or simply reorganize your existing cabinets to house your kitchen appliances, so you can create a cleaner, sleeker space on the counter.

4. Scale Down Your Decor

Decorative accessories add a personal touch, but they can also overcrowd an already small kitchen. Find a new home for miscellaneous accessories taking up room on your countertop, kitchen table, or windowsill.

Instead, focus on decor that can draw the eye up, such as wall art, mirrors, and window treatments. These elements add a decorative touch without taking up much space.

5. Opt for an Open Floor Plan

When possible, the most effective way to make your kitchen feel bigger is by knocking down a non-load-bearing wall. A kitchen that flows into a living space feels larger. This should also help with traffic flow problems. Think about how you maneuver as you cook. Do you bump into a counter or does the fridge feel too far away from the other appliances? 

Smart design will make spending time in the kitchen easier and more efficient. Talk to your interior designer and contractor about the logistics of eliminating an unnecessary wall to create an open floor plan. 

 

Transform your kitchen and the rest of your home with the help of Prowork Pacific Inc., serving all of Oahu. With a focus on luxury homes, this company offers architecture planning and interior design. Whether you want to build a custom home or redesign a space in your current home, the team is here to help with your home renovations. Call (808) 384-3388 or visit the website to learn more about available services.

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