Efficient use of the limited space really requires some ingenuity. Today, we will discuss how to create a beautiful and practical small kitchen design from several aspects such as layout planning, storage skills, color matching and material selection!
1. Start planning from the layout
In this limited kitchen space, it is indeed a challenge to store all kinds of small appliances properly. Therefore, we need to find the most used kitchen layouts to ensure that the space is fully utilized and that it meets the needs of daily cooking.
| Slotted |
Advantages: The structure is simple and clear, especially suitable for small families, which can fully save space and achieve efficient utilization.
Disadvantages: It is usually recommended that the space area is more than 7 square meters and the length is at least 2m to ensure convenient and comfortable use.
| L-shaped |
Advantages: All kinds of equipment can be cleverly placed on the two axes of the L-shaped layout according to the cooking order, which is suitable for a wide range of applications to meet the cooking needs of different families.
Disadvantages: The length of the two walls of the kitchen should be moderate, and the length of at least 1.5m should be guaranteed to ensure the rationality of space utilization and the convenience of cooking.
| U-type |
Advantages: It can form a smooth triangular kitchen flow line, and the countertop design is rich to improve cooking efficiency and operation comfort.
Disadvantages: The space area is recommended to be no less than 4.6 square meters, and the clearance width between the walls on both sides should be kept at least 2.2m to ensure the spaciousness and comfort of the kitchen.
| Corridor type |
Advantages: The cleaning area and the side dish area are located on one side, and the cooking area is set on the other side, so that the functional partition is clear and the efficiency of the kitchen is improved.
Disadvantages: This design is usually found in narrow aisles, but its use rate is relatively low due to space constraints.
If your kitchen door is opened in the right place, then a U-shaped kitchen is undoubtedly a great choice, and if space is limited, an L-shaped kitchen is a more suitable consideration.
Make good use of the space at height
When designing a whole kitchen, the height of the wall cabinets is usually set at 2.1m, which often does not reach the ceiling of most kitchens. Therefore, there will be a period of space between the wall cabinet and the ceiling that is difficult to use, which affects the efficient use of space to a certain extent.
Partitioning and layering of space
Wall cabinets often have two shelves, but this can sometimes result in items being visible but inaccessible, or even completely invisible. For the sake of practicality and convenience, it is recommended to set up a partially open compartment for storing commonly used spices, which can be easily accessed and keep the kitchen neat and beautiful.
The base cabinet has a powerful storage function, which is usually used to store heavy items such as pots, rice, noodles, oil, etc., to ensure that the kitchen space is clean and orderly.
Mainly bright colors
The kitchen, as a mecca for cooking, should create a generous, comfortable atmosphere. Therefore, when decorating, we should focus on bright colors to make the kitchen space more transparent and spacious, adding pleasure and comfort to your cooking time.
Make good use of glass
Clever installation of glass in a small kitchen not only helps to elongate the overall sense of space, but also effectively relieves the oppressive atmosphere brought by the kitchen. In particular, the wall cabinet doors, made of frosted glass, can add a sense of transparency to the kitchen and make the cooking environment more comfortable and pleasant.