5 Modular Kitchen Options for Small Spaces
These days, more and more people are living in small spaces. While there is a tendency for these spaces to feel suffocating, that doesn’t always have to be the case. Smaller spaces simply require bigger innovation. You need to tackle them in a way that makes sense for the layout of the space, as well as its functions.
An easy way to customise your kitchen is by choosing modular kitchen options. Because they’re ready-made products, they’re easy to mix and match according to the needs of your space. There’s a misconception due to their lower price point that they’re less sturdy, but a good quality, well-made modular kitchen will last just as long as a good custom-made kitchen set.
If you don’t know where to begin, we’ve come up with a few ideas on how to customise modular kitchen sets for your small kitchen:
Build up
If you don’t have a lot of floor space, an easy way to maximise your space is by installing wall units for elevated storage. Depending on the height of your walls, you can even build two or more units on top of each other, putting your less frequently used kitchen items at the topmost area. You can opt for overhead cabinets or a full-wall solution, depending on how much storage you need. Just remember that the more storage you have, the more important it is to know how to organise it and maximise your space.
For example, vertical storage can replace a pantry or even be used as a landing for small appliances like kettles and toasters. This is a good option especially for people who like cooking—more wall storage frees up your kitchen counters, which is a huge help when you’re preparing various dishes.
Dark floors, light walls
An effective method of making a small space seem bigger is by attracting the eyes upward. This means using contrasting colours for the top and bottom half of your kitchen, and picking darker colours for the counters and lighter colours for your wall units. While dark cabinets can also be a design statement, they may feel heavy in a small space, making the area look even smaller. It’s important to be mindful of visual tricks when tackling all kinds of interior design, but especially in a more cramped space.
Choose a dark colour for your counters, a contrasting countertop that melts into your kitchen backsplash, and a light storage unit that feels as though it dissolves into your walls. Doing so will lend to the impression that you have taller kitchen walls. To further utilise this trick, go for a two-toned kitchen, where the dark counters perfectly match your kitchen floor.
All white
An all-white kitchen is a sophisticated, minimalist way of making your small kitchen seem bigger. It can be a calming addition to your interior, with its naturally light atmosphere. It’s a simple design hack that can make you feel like you’re in a more open space, because your mind will see the kitchen as a singular, flowing entity.
Don’t mistake its simplicity as boring, though. An all-white interior can easily be elevated by choosing subtle details, such as interesting tile shapes for your kitchen backsplash, marble details, or a simple glossy finish for your cabinet doors. In fact, incorporating more adventurous pattern designs will be easier because everything is in the same colour; as long as you keep it white, any pattern mixing will lead to a harmonious kitchen design. You can even opt for handle-less counter or cabinet door options to make your all-white interior look even more seamless.
Monotone palette
If an all-white kitchen isn’t for you, a monotone colour palette can be a great alternative. Having just one colour for your entire kitchen is a sure way to create a visually larger space, and it’s also a chic statement. A neutral-tone colour, like light brown or cream, can give your kitchen a more earthy appeal. For this kind of palette, you can choose a clean, wooden detail to add more personality to your kitchen.
On the other hand, pastel colours, like lilac or peach, can be a subtle pop of colour in your interior. These colours lend well to a matte finish that emphasises their softness. If you’re more adventurous with your design choices, you can go for a bright red or a deep blue. For darker colours like these, you should choose a high-gloss finish, as it will reflect light and brighten up your kitchen, which will make your kitchen look even bigger.
Bright highlights
Decorating your kitchen with bright colours can be a matter of putting those colours on your cabinets or in decorations, such as plant holders or artworks. Having a highlight piece in your kitchen can help distract from its small size. One of the ways you can do this is by having bright counters paired with lighter wall cabinets, which is a great twist on the dark floors, light walls tip. Another way is by having open-face cabinets that you can use to showcase your best kitchen equipment, or even your kitchen plants. You can also choose to make your highlight point your kitchen backsplash, opting for an interesting tile pattern.
To inquire about our Deline modular kitchen options, check them out at one of our showrooms or contact us through any of our platforms. Chandra Interiors experts are always available to help. Call us at +91-80-4095 3487
