There may not be much you can do to increase the size of your kitchen, but there are a whole bunch of clever designs tricks you can employ to create the illusion of space.
Mirror splashback
Create the illusion space with a mirror splashback. Not only is it a cost-effective way to make a big impact, it’s also an easy surface to keep clean.
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Go neutral
Keep the overall colour palette in your kitchen neutral. Think white walls, neutral cupboards and stainless steel appliances.
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Open shelves
Instead of traditional closed cupboards, install open shelves. You will need to edit your collection of bowls, plates, cups and other items you plan to store on the shelves to ensure they are aesthetically pleasing. A mirrored background is a good way to open the space even further.
Optical illusions
Use elongated patterns on your kitchen floor to make the room appear longer than it actually is. A checkered floor, laid on the diagonal, is a great feature employed by designers as it draws the eye lengthways.
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