Not everyone has a spacious kitchen that they can hardly fill with all available accessories. Sometimes you have to make do with very limited space and more accessories than there is room for. In such a situation, what you need is a revolutionary strategy that can not only offer an efficient kitchen space, but also a truly impressive appearance.
You can start this lofty quest to revolutionize your small kitchen area by browsing through various kitchen samples. This is easily done by checking the online sites of reputable remodeling companies. You will surely find a wide variety of kitchen design samples that can offer you many useful and practical ideas, which you can then apply in your own home.
Here are several features that will help transform your kitchen area:
1. Dark Palette
Just about everyone knows that white or light colors can create the illusion of spaciousness in any room. However, you may not realize that strategic placement of dark tones can achieve a similar effect.
One particular area where a dark hue can create the impression of spaciousness is the backsplash. You can achieve this by installing a glossy black surface that gives the perception of greater depth, while providing a light surface that further enhances the sense of space. If you have an extended horizontal backsplash surface, this will further complement a larger feel in your kitchen.
Please note that a dark surface will not achieve the desired effect on its own. You should also make sure you have enough lighting to take advantage of your backsplash’s luminous surface, as well as smart design. Since such an effect is not that easy to create compared to using white or light colors, you may need to hire the services of a designer who is competent enough to pull it off.
2.Skylight
Not everyone can install a skylight as it requires direct access to the roof which is only possible with bungalows or upper floors of multi-story buildings. However, if you have the opportunity to install a skylight, you should make the most of it. How else would you get natural light to flood your kitchen area for free?
Even an all-white kitchen can feel gloomy and claustrophobic without enough light. In fact, artificial light can never fully deliver the glow of bright natural light. Therefore, having unlimited access to unobstructed natural light is not only a luxury, but also a very wise design decision.
However, you should be aware that poor skylight installations can lead to far greater disadvantages than any possible advantages. Such poorly designed feature can end up making your kitchen too cold or too hot. In fact, the Australian Government Department of Industry reveals that poorly designed skylights or windows can leak up to 40% of the heat into your cooking space during the winter.
Additionally, poorly designed skylights tend to have gaps and cracks around the edges, which are not only unsightly, but can also lead to significant leaks. These gaps and cracks create open passageways for heat to enter or leave the house. According to data from the Australian Government Department of Industry, such gaps and cracks have the potential to add an additional 25% in cost to your heating and cooling bills.