The kitchen can hardly be called a favorite place for the hostess, but despite this, she still has to spend quite a lot of time here every day.
For this reason, it is important to pay attention to the functionality and ergonomics of the premises already at the renovation stage, reminds the expert of the online publication BelNovosti, designer Yulia Tychino.
Here are some useful ideas that will help you transform your kitchen and make it comfortable and stylish – even if this room is not very large.
Hidden countertop
The main problem of small kitchens is the lack of work surface. To solve this problem, make one of the lower kitchen cabinets roll out on wheels or build in an additional hidden countertop, placing it under the main work surface.
Compact technology
Almost every manufacturer of household appliances has a so-called line of "mini" appliances. Instead of a full-size dishwasher, you can choose a narrow model less than 45 centimeters wide. A full-size stove can be replaced with a hob with two burners, and as for the refrigerator, a large two-chamber refrigerator should be replaced with a compact refrigerator with a small freezer.
Arch instead of a door
Doors are real "stealers" of space, so in a small kitchen they may be unnecessary. An arch instead of a door will visually expand the space and increase the area of the "food block". If you are worried about possible odors, it is enough to install a more powerful hood: a device of proper quality will cope with unpleasant "odors" better than a door would do.
Expert: Julia Tychino
