A full-on renovation isn’t always in the cards – but there are things you can do to make your kitchen look bigger (and better) without knocking out a wall and redoing the entire layout.
How to Make Your Kitchen Look Bigger
First things first: The best way to make a space look bigger is through lighting. You can make nearly any enclosed space feel larger by adding a window or skylight. If that’s not feasible, think about choosing improved interior light fixtures.
If you’re improving your kitchen through light fixtures, remember that light needs to come from various directions to minimize shadows. Use overhead lights, focused pendant lighting and even under-cabinet fixtures to brighten your kitchen and make it appear larger.
From there, you can:
- Choose painted cabinets that are easy to refinish
- Mount wall cabinets higher than standard (usually they’re 18 inches above the counter)
- Use open shelving
- Get rid of upper cabinets on one wall if you don’t need the space
The bottom line is that kitchens feel smaller than they are when every piece of space is packed with cabinets, appliances and other items. If you can minimize what’s on display, you should – it’ll make your kitchen look and feel bigger.
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