Most people want to have extra room in their kitchen when they cook each day or invite guests over. There are several ways to make the room feel larger with the amount of space that is available. Alair Homes East Vancouver provides a few helpful ways that you can learn to save space from 100-square-foot kitchens.

Make the Upper Cabinets Higher

The placement of your upper cabinets will influence the amount of space that you have in the room. This makes it necessary to install them closer to the ceiling. Most cabinets are hung 18 inches above the sink, but you can place them 22 inches higher to prevent the environment from feeling cramped or congested. You’ll lose a bit of storage with the kitchen renovation, but you’ll enjoy spending more time in the room.

Create a Waterfall-Effect Countertop

Create the illusion that you have plenty of countertop space in a smaller room by extending the countertops down to the floor. The effect will look beautiful if you have an island or a peninsula while making the counters look large in a tiny space. The beautiful feature will look luxurious and modern when you want to make a statement, which will draw more attention away from the size of the room.

The best materials to install include onyx slabs, concrete, and wood when creating a waterfall effect countertop.

Choose a Smaller Refrigerator

Many people make the mistake of owning a refrigerator that is too large for their small kitchen. Pick a smaller, counter-depth refrigerator that opens up the room and allows it to feel more spacious. A smaller fridge will add extra visual space and will create the illusion that you have more room. You can also opt for smaller appliances. These appliances can be displayed on the countertops to prevent the counters from appearing smaller in size.

Raise the Height of the Ceiling

Raising the height of the ceiling will make your kitchen feel less cramped. It can provide you with more storage space with your cabinets and will also allow more light into the room with a skylight that is installed.

Add Custom Cabinets

Installing custom cabinets is one of the most effective ways to make use out of your small kitchen. The custom cabinets will give you complete control over the number of shelves and that you use and the size of the cabinets. Adding fewer cabinets that are larger will save more space and can still provide you with plenty of room to store your dishes or cups. Deeper cabinets can allow you to have enough space without taking up too much room. Open shelves can also create a light and airy effect due to their minimal design.

Install a Skinny Cooktop Island

A skinny cooktop island will provide you with extra countertop space to cook with a stovetop or can create an open traffic path. The feature will allow two people to cook at the same time without taking needed floor space. Choose an island that is two-feet deep and can also be used to store pots or pans underneath.