Kitchens should be spaces not just for preparing food in, but for enjoying meals with family and friends, and with a minimalist design, even the smallest of kitchens can become exactly that.
With its roots in simplicity and functionality, minimalist design consists of clean lines, functional furniture and lots of light, and to find out how to create and maximize space in your small kitchen, check out the following tips:
How to create and optimize space
When you work with an experienced remodeling company, their designer will try to create the illusion of a large kitchen, even if the room is small, by making the most of the available space and using creative storage solutions.
They will help you decide what to have on show in your kitchen, and what to conceal from view; hiding functional elements such as refrigerators, ovens and other appliances behind cabinet doors, can help to make the space look bigger and give the entire room a cleaner look and feel.
Cabinets are a great way to optimize a smaller kitchen while keeping the space light and functional, and roll-back doors can help to conceal cooking areas and appliances, too.
Minimalist doesn’t have to mean white and shiny
While many homeowners love the sleekness and modernity of white, shiny kitchen cabinets, surfaces and tiles, a minimalist kitchen can still be achieved with a variety of styles that suit your personality and tastes. Glass cabinets, for example, can help brighten up a space and reflect light coming in through any windows, while decorative items such as a colorful rug or vase full of flowers can add a splash of brightness. For a minimalist look that combines modernity with classic design, try adding metallic appliances and neutral color cabinets for an aesthetically pleasing contrast.
Simply discuss your needs with your chosen general contractor, and have them talk you through your options.
A minimalist kitchen can be luxurious
For some, the concept of minimalism doesn’t automatically bring the term ‘luxurious’ to mind, but with the addition of some luxury finishes, there’s absolutely no reason why a small, minimalist kitchen can’t have a luxurious look and feel. After all, the primary purpose of minimalist design for a smaller kitchen, is to make the most of the space while keeping it easy to use, and luxury fittings certainly don’t hinder that ideal.
If your kitchen is small and uninspiring, an experienced remodeling company can help you elevate the space and make it seem much bigger than it really is, and all without magic! Combining creative storage and maximizing light with minimalist design, even the smallest of kitchens can become a wonderful highlight of a home.