Tackling the design of a narrow kitchen feels like a fun puzzle. With some bright ideas, you can turn a tight space into a chic and useful cooking space.
Add Some Color
Add bright colors through small appliances or decor to liven up your kitchen. A bright tea pot on my counter adds a happy touch without taking over the space. It’s the little things.
A few helpful options:
- Bright Electric Tea Pot: Start your days with a bright tea pot, adding a happy touch to your countertop.
- Bright Bread Warmer: Add a fun pop to your kitchen with a bright bread warmer for a lively look.
- Bold Cookware Set: Make cooking more fun with a set of bold cookware that stands out.
Add Materials With Texture
Add texture with things like brick or wood for warmth and interest. Having brick in my kitchen adds a cozy charm that looks great with modern appliances. Texture adds character.
Might be a good match:
- Apply-and-Stick Brick Wall Covering: Change your kitchen with easy brick wall covering for instant cozy charm and warmth.
- Reclaimed Wood Floating Boards: Add warmth and storage with cozy reclaimed wood boards, great for showing kitchen items.
- Cozy Wood Wall Sections: Add texture with wood wall sections to make your kitchen feel inviting.
Try Long and Narrow Layouts
A long and narrow layout can make it easier to move around and work in a narrow kitchen. I always go for a plan that allows easy access to all areas without anything in the way. Efficiency is my goal.
Possibly handy products:
- Slim Sliding Storage Organizer: Make the most of your narrow kitchen using this sliding pantry, making sure your items are easy to get to.
- Undercabinet Illumination Strips: Improve visibility and add a nice feel with easy, efficient undercabinet illumination strips.
- Narrow Moving Kitchen Helper: Add flexible prep space using a small moving helper, great for narrow kitchens.
Use Reflective Surfaces to Add Space
Reflective surfaces like shiny panels or mirrored backsplashes can trick the eye into seeing more space. I added a mirrored backsplash in my own kitchen, and it really opened up the space. Try it, you’ll be amazed.
You might give these a try:
- Shiny Ceramic Wall Panels: Change your kitchen with shiny panels to add depth and reflect light beautifully.
- Mirrored Kitchen Backsplash Sections: Change your kitchen’s look using mirrored sections that add space and light.
- Reflective Apply-and-Stick Backsplash: Easily install an apply-and-stick backsplash to make a stylish and roomy kitchen.
Opt for Small Appliances
Pick sleek, smaller appliances that fit well in your narrow kitchen. I’ve noticed a small fridge and dishwasher can conserve space while still working well. It’s all about efficiency.
A few things you might like:
- Small Countertop Cleaning Machine: Make the most of your narrow kitchen with this efficient, space-saving countertop cleaning machine.
- Slender Refrigerator-Freezer: Conserve space but keep the storage with this slender refrigerator-freezer, ideal for small kitchens.
- Miniature Heating Machine: Make quick meals and use space well with a small, miniature heating machine.
Pick Rounded Shapes
Rounded shapes in furniture or cabinets can soften the look of a narrow kitchen. I chose a rounded counter edge, which makes it easier to move around and makes the space flow better. Curves are your friends.
Some handy options:
- Rounded Counter Edge Guard: Improve kitchen flow with this rounded edge guard. Great for a sleek and safe design.
- Rounded Kitchen Drop-Down Light: Add class and warmth with a stylish rounded drop-down light for your narrow kitchen.
- Rounded Wood Cutting Board: Match your kitchen’s look with this useful, rounded wood cutting board.
Add a Moving Helper
A moving helper gives you extra space to work and is easy to move around. In my kitchen, a rolling helper gives me extra space to prep without being permanent. Flexibility is key.
These products might be useful:
- Rolling Kitchen Helper Cart: Improve your kitchen space with a flexible rolling helper. Great for making food and storing things.
- Moving Kitchen Cart with Boards: Make the most of your narrow kitchen with a moving cart. Enjoy extra boards for organized storage.
- Small Rolling Prep Table: Find a small rolling table that gives you extra space to prep and is easy to move.
Use Balance for a Nice Look
Putting things in a balanced way can make a small kitchen look calm and nice. I make sure things are balanced to keep things looking calm. Balance is beautiful.
Try these:
- Set of Matching Drop-Down Lights: Make your kitchen look great with matching drop-down lights to make sure everything looks balanced.
- Balanced Cabinet Knob Set: Make your cabinets look better with a balanced knob set for a calm and nice look.
- Matching Countertop Decor Set: Decorate in style with a set of matching countertop items for a nice kitchen look.
Add Accessible Shelving
Accessible shelving provides storage without taking up too much space. I’ve realized that it not only frees up the kitchen but also is ideal for showing off lovely tableware.
Items that may come in handy:
- Wood Wall-Secured Shelves: Install these stylish wood shelves to showcase your tableware while maximizing space.
- Suspended Shelves with Mounts: Bring a modern vibe and lots of storage with these strong suspended shelves and mounts.
- Customizable Wire Shelf System: Adjust your storage using these customizable wire shelves for a streamlined, functional kitchen look.
Use Decor That Works
Mix decor with function using stylish but useful items like hanging pots. My own kitchen has a rail system that keeps pots handy and adds charm. Form and function!
A few suggestions:
- Wall-Secured Pot Rail: Make the most of your kitchen space with a wall-secured pot rail for easy access and extra charm.
- Hanging Herb Holders: Bring life to your kitchen with hanging herb holders; decor that is stylish and works well.
- Magnetic Knife Holder: Keep your knives easy to get to and conserve counter space with a magnetic knife holder.
Make Use of the Top
Don’t forget about the ceiling for more storage like hanging racks. I’ve used mine to store pots, which frees up cabinet space. Look up for more space!
These products might help:
- Ceiling Secured Pot Rack: Make the most of your kitchen space by hanging pots from above, which frees up valuable cabinet storage.
- Hanging Storage Holders: Organize kitchen items well with strong hanging holders that save counter space.
- Adjustable Ceiling Hooks: Change your kitchen storage with adjustable hooks for different hanging options.
Go With One Color
A scheme using one color can make everything look smooth and connected. In my kitchen, using one color made the space feel bigger and more peaceful. Simplicity is key.
Consider these options:
- One-Color Kitchen Cabinet Pulls: Make your kitchen look connected with nice pulls that blend smoothly with your one-color design.
- One-Color Panel Backsplash: Make a stylish, even look with a one-color panel backsplash for a modern kitchen finish.
- One-Color Kitchen Appliance Set: Match your kitchen’s look with a matching appliance set for a smooth and connected look.
Choose Bright Hues
Bright colors are fantastic in a narrow kitchen, giving the impression of more space and light. My own kitchen’s makeover started with a simple layer of gentle white paint, which instantly made the space more cheerful. I highly recommend it.
Check these products out:
- Gentle White Interior Paint: Spruce up your kitchen walls with gentle white paint for an open and bright vibe.
- Undercabinet Illumination Strips: Brighten your kitchen using illumination strips to make it feel airy and roomy.
- Light-Shade Backsplash Panels: Use light-shade panels to complement the bright atmosphere and make the kitchen seem bigger.
Make Use of Wall Storage
Wall storage is so useful in narrow kitchens, using every bit of wall. I’ve put in tall cabinets that reach the ceiling, which increases storage without making the room feel cramped. It’s a game changer.
Give these a look:
- Tall Kitchen Storage Cabinet: Make the most of your kitchen’s wall space with a nice storage cabinet for organized storage.
- Ceiling-Height Wall Boards: Install wall boards that reach the ceiling to show and store kitchen items in style.
- Slim Moving Storage Unit: Use slim moving carts for efficient use of narrow spaces, adding storage that’s easy to get to.
Get the Most From Natural Lighting
Carefully placed windows can fill your kitchen with light, making it appear bigger. At my place, a well-situated window became the kitchen’s main feature, adding warmth and visually growing the space. It changed everything.
Maybe worth checking out:
- Light-Diffusing Sheer Window Coverings: Brighten your room with sheer window coverings, softening light without losing the view.
- Energy-Saving Window Overlay: Improve natural light and manage temperature using easy window overlay.
- Indoor Herb Growing Set: Add some green near your window with a simple herb growing set.
Suspended Boards for Airiness
Suspended boards make things look less cluttered and add a modern touch. I like how they keep my kitchen open while giving me space to show off my favorite items. It’s both practical and beautiful.
Some ideas to consider:
- Modern Wood Suspended Boards: Use kitchen space well with stylish wood boards for great storage and easy access to items.
- Wall-Secured Board Mounts: Keep your boards secure with strong mounts, which makes them more stable and fits a modern kitchen look.
- Simple Kitchen Jars: Make your boards more useful with clear jars, which keeps ingredients fresh and easy to see in style.
Hidden Storage
Add hidden storage to keep counters clear and free of stuff. The sliding pantry in my kitchen keeps things neat and out of sight. Organization is the key.
Possibly helpful picks:
- Sliding Cabinet Organizer: Make the most of your cabinet space with a sliding organizer for easy access and neat storage.
- Under-Board Basket: Use under-board baskets to add extra storage under your boards easily.
- Hidden Waste Container: Keep your kitchen tidy by putting a hidden waste container inside your cabinets.
Use Creative Flooring Patterns
Using tiles with shapes or patterns can draw the eye through the room, making the space feel bigger. A tile pattern in my kitchen adds interest and depth. It’s all about creating an illusion.
Products that could assist:
- Shaped Ceramic Floor Panels: Give your narrow kitchen a boost with shaped tiles that look great and make the room feel bigger.
- Apply-and-Stick Shaped Floor Panels: Change your space easily with apply-and-stick shaped tiles for instant charm.
- Decorated Tile: Make the room feel bigger by using decorated tile, adding class and a dynamic design to your floor.