When it comes to small kitchens, it takes smart planning to create a beautiful & functional kitchen.
Small Kitchen Transformations
You don’t need a huge kitchen for it to be beautiful and functional. When it comes to kitchens, a small area can be designed uniquely with lots of character. What helps accomplish this is to use the “less is more” approach. For instance, let’s consider your countertops, cabinets, and backsplash.
Countertops
With less square footage, less counter area, and cabinet area, you can budget to splurge a little on these items. Within your budget, for example, you may be able to go up a level in granite or quartz.
Cabinets & Hardware
Cabinets can be ordered with convenient pull-outs to maximize storage efficiency, turning unused or hard-to-reach areas into practical, organized spaces.
Options include pull-out shelves for pots and pans, spice racks that keep seasonings neatly arranged, and vertical tray dividers that make storing baking sheets or cutting boards effortless. Corner pull-outs, sometimes called “magic corners” or lazy susans, are especially useful for making the most of deep cabinet corners that often go wasted. Many homeowners also love integrated pull-out trash and recycling bins, which keep waste hidden while freeing up floor space.
Because pull-outs reduce the number of cabinet doors you’ll need, you may require fewer knobs, handles, or cup pulls to complete your kitchen. This means you can allocate a little more of your budget to select higher-quality or decorative hardware, adding an extra touch of charm and personality to your cabinetry.
By blending functionality with style, pull-outs offer one of the most practical upgrades for any kitchen remodel.
Backsplashes 
There are endless options for your backsplash. You can include in the design high-end tile mixed in with low-cost tile to make a real eye-catching element to your kitchen. Our designer can help give you many ideas and options.
TIP: If your budget has no room for the expensive tile you had your heart set on, create the illusion of expensive tile by adding a strip of similar wallpaper. Today’s wallpaper is amazing. When syles change, so can your wallpaper.
Illusion of Space
You can design the illusion of space by doing these 3 things:
- Install corner cabinets, not blind cabinets.
- Modern cabinet doors create clean, simple lines.
- Under-mount sinks make the countertop appear larger.
With a small kitchen, it is important to utilize every inch of the space efficiently. When this is done, you can be sure you will have the storage you need and enjoy using your kitchen.
TIP: When shopping for countertops ask to see if there are any remnants that match the square footage you need. Remnants are discounted no matter what level they may be.
Clean & Sleek Kitchen Remodel
Here’s an example of a small kitchen remodel. Even on a smaller budget, we were able to use quality products such as a Quartz top, porcelain tile backsplash, and a glass accent backsplash.
Your Raleigh Area Kitchen Remodel Contractor
The fun for us with kitchen remodels is that just as every client is different, so is every project. We love a good challenge to design a room that our clients have dreamed of and make it a reality.
If you live in the greater Raleigh or Cary, NC, call or text us at 919-205-9550 to schedule a free consultation with our design expert. We look forward to meeting you and achieving your remodeling goals! Schedule an appointment with our experienced remodeling designer to get your remodeling project started.
