Tiny kitchen. Help.

8 years ago

Dear all
I have a tiny kitchen, which looks very bland. I've added green accents, to accompany a single narrow green wall. I LOVE green. Would hugely appreciate your advice. Thank you. Jeanette

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minnie101

8 years ago

Hi Jeanette. I'm posting these as inspiration (hopefully!) for small kitchens rather than make it feel bigger. The 2nd pic is just showing grey, white and green together which I love! As others have said I would paint the cabinets and ŵalls. Maybe also consider changing the handles? Cup handles can be picked up cheaply and look great. I might take the ŵall cabinets down on the sink side and add shelves. If this isn't sufficient storage you may be able to move one of them to the hob side but hard to see.

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turquoisetree53
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
A nice plant - or two ?
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Nustone
8 years ago
Tiling the floor could be very beneficial. Use a large, rectangular floor tile (e.g. 30x60cm) and lay them with the widest part across the kitchen, rather than along the length. This should give the impression that your kitchen is wider than it looks. Also, because the space is relatively small and you'll be using large tiles, the cost should be very minimal.

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Jeanette Sitton
Original Author
8 years ago
Many thanks
kazza_hayward
8 years ago
I love the green too Jeanette. Have you thought about painting the cupboard doors so they're a bit lighter and/or changing the work surface which is quite matt and dark? Corian surfaces are lovely and come in a moulded 'block' so they give the illusion of more space
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Sparrow & Blythe Kitchens
8 years ago
How about replacing the tiles? Either go for green tiles, or paint the wall behind and then have a clear glass splash back over the top?
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Gnk Interiors
8 years ago
Have you considered changing your lighting? LED daylight bulbs are particularly effective in changing the mood of a room, especially kitchens/bathrooms. If you already have downlights its any easy swap.
richardson_rebec
8 years ago
How about taking out the top cupboards and putting up open shelving?
Jeanette Sitton
Original Author
8 years ago
Hmmm! So far, the suggestions would involve quite a bit of work. I'm not lazy; I love DIY, but I wonder are there any optical illusions I can use, to make it large larger, etc. Asking too much? :)
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Nustone
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
We agree with some of the above tips - for a quick fix, painting the cupboard doors and changing your lighting could do wonders!
Jeanette Sitton
Original Author
8 years ago
Nustone, what colour cupboard door do you recommend? The same colour green, as for the narrow wall? Thanks for your advice.
Jeanette Sitton
Original Author
8 years ago
Very interesting photos. The first photo, with shelves, I REALLY like. It's precisely the same green I have on the narrow wall, and also in my living room, next to the white fireplace surround. Nice to see you here. Thank you.
myraecom
8 years ago
Hi I'm not a designer but what strikes me in your photos is a lack of contrast. The green would be lovely if it stands out. A darker wall (grey) or cabinetry may bring out the green really well along with some gold or other metallic accents - pendant lighting, door knobs etc. Another quick tip is to get more interesting art - maybe posters or one large bright framed artwork than many small pieces.
gilliifer
8 years ago
You could put in reflective tiles and paint above in green. Add some growing herbs and accessories such as tea towels and oven gloves.
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8 years ago
To Minnie 101, stunning suggestion, I don't like green but I'd go for that.
maria galvano
8 years ago
Minnie 101 lovely selection of pics you are so helpful to us all. Mull over and gather some ideas love the green and shows it can work in a small place. Please can we have after pics again you will have a very stylish apartment
Anis Rosadogomez
8 years ago
Lovely !
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IDea for your space
8 years ago
Hi Jeanette,

I would paint an horizontal strip over the tiles (same width as the width of your green wall more or less) with the same green color. I would also add some shelves above the sink where you could add a few (not too many) green items or green storage baskets and maybe a small kitchen garden with green herbs to use in your cooking.

I would also change the cabinet handles for more stylish ones (not necessary expensive ones).

And why not adding a curtain or a blind in a bold green you could shut at night?

Good luck!
Jeanette Sitton
Original Author
8 years ago
Fabulous ideas everyone. Thank you. I specially like the horizontal green painted stripe idea, (above the tiles).
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IDea for your space
8 years ago
I would love to see the final result (whatever you go for). Send some pic!
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Tiger
8 years ago
Why not put some green plants out fruit bowl really make it nice
woodwaysmanagement
8 years ago
You could try squashing a few peas on the work surface for a green effect. Add ketchup if too green.
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Sometimes a mirror splash back can add a lot of space and light. Only works though if you don't have too much clutter on the worktop.
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8 years ago
I agree with the comment about limited contrast. If you could find ways to get the main palette to simple whites and a mid to dark grey, the greens would really pop.

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