Decorating a small kitchen can be much simpler than it seems.
Many people believe that living in a house with a small kitchen is a problem.
It’s not quite like that.
Optimizing the space and decorating it the right way can transform your small kitchen into a smart and very functional kitchen.
Having a pleasant and practical kitchen is very important, since it is in this room that we spend a lot of our time, preparing delicious meals for family, friends and ourselves.
Therefore, feeling good while you are in the kitchen is more than fundamental.
To help you in this mission of transforming this space into one of the coziest corners of the house, below we bring you 25 ideas and rules for decorating a small kitchen to inspire you and solve your problems with space. Check out:
See: 14 ideas for small and functional kitchens
Using the wall to decorate your small kitchen
Decorating a small kitchen can be much simpler than it seems.
Just find the right objects and make them available in the most practical spaces for your comfort and convenience.
Niches and shelves, for example, are an excellent idea for decorating a small kitchen.
Available on the walls and without taking up much space, they can be used to organize dishes and even groceries.
Just carefully choose what to have in the niches, as they are open and on display.
If you are placing food on the shelves, for example, remove it from the packaging and place it in beautiful, decorative pots.
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Using colors to decorate a small kitchen
To give the impression that your kitchen is larger than it really is, use white walls and/or floors.
The white color offers greater space to the room and more luminosity.
However, colors are also essential for a decoration project and, therefore, invest in details full of color in some corner of the tiles (there are many beautiful and cheap adhesive options for this), carpets, colorful appliances such as blenders, mixers, and utensils, such as plates, glasses, etc.
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Plants
Plants bring a lot of life and color to environments and it is no different in kitchens, even if they are small.
Therefore, this is an excellent idea for you to decorate your small kitchen and make it much more pleasant.
Place small vases in the windows, on the shelves and on supports on the walls and you will immediately notice the change in beauty and mood in the environment.
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Lighting rules for small kitchens
We have already mentioned above that the predominance of white is important to increase the feeling of space in small kitchens and to better absorb and reflect lighting in the environment.
Furthermore, installing the correct lighting is a basic rule to make the kitchen larger and more pleasant.
If you are lucky enough to have natural light, opt for transparent windows and glass.
As for the lamps, spread them in different corners of the kitchen, alternating between white and yellow lamps, which make the kitchen super pleasant and cozy.
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The chandeliers also add a boost to the lighting as well as being super charming.
Use supports to make better use of small kitchen spaces
Another golden rule for you to make the most of your kitchen space is to use supports and organizers in the cabinets and under the sink.
Here, creativity is essential for you to decorate while spending very little.
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Fun decorations for small kitchens
Decorative objects that we often don’t even think about placing in the kitchen are incredible for transforming these small spaces and give this room a very special identity, without taking up space.
So don’t be afraid to dare.
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