How to Redecorate a Small Kitchen
A small kitchen presents decorating and storage difficulties. It seems that most kitchens are filled to the brim with appliances, utensils and other necessities. Small kitchens need to make the best use of space to avoid being cluttered. Redecorating gives you the chance to assess the current layout and decor for practicality and function, as well as aesthetics. Regardless of your budget for the project, making changes to your small kitchen is your opportunity to make the best use of the space. Does this Spark an idea?
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Assess the current kitchen to decide which elements will stay and which will be replaced. Identify areas of the kitchen that don't function well or take up too much space. Decide if you can find new uses for some of the old items if you don't like their current function.
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Set a budget for your redecorating project. Use the budget to determine if you will do simple redecorating such as paint and wall decorations or if the project will entail more involved tasks such as new cabinets.
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Make a list of items you want to have in the kitchen without worrying about cost or how they will fit in the kitchen. Revisit the list and mark the items that are essentials for you. Identify the items that are too large for the space to determine if there is a smaller-scale version you can use. Estimate the cost of each item to determine how it fits into your budget.
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Choose a color scheme for the decorating project. A fresh coat of paint revives the room and makes everything look new. Consider a light color to make the small kitchen feel bright and open. A coat of paint on old cupboards is another simple and inexpensive decorating tactic to change the look of the kitchen.
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Purchase and hang new wall decor based on your list of desired items. Avoid hanging too many wall items or your small kitchen will seem cluttered and smaller. Add other accents such as rugs, lamps and counter accessories.
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Add more sources of light to brighten the kitchen and make it seem larger. Consider under-cabinet lighting, recessed lighting or hanging lights. Replace old light fixtures for a refreshed look, choosing one with multiple light bulbs if possible.
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Add storage containers to the kitchen to increase the functionality. Consider baskets on top of cupboards, wire shelves in the cupboards for shorter items, shelves on the wall to hold items and an over-the-sink organizer. Hang hooks on the back splash around the kitchen to hold items. Install organizers on the insides of cupboard doors for small items.
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