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 Any
remodeling idea for a small kitchen must
address the following issues: counter
space, storage, built-ins, and pantry.
In order to make better use of your
kitchen floor space, you need to put up
the maximum amount of counters. Plan
your design with deeper counters to
cover as much of the area not occupied
with appliances with counter space if
the difference in floor space is a
matter of a few square feet.
Squeeze as many cabinets into your
design as possible. Deep cabinets that
can hold plates should be located near
the dishwasher, and large cabinets with
slide-out drawers should be placed near
the oven.
Another space-saving device is to
include built-in facilities. You can
have built-in ovens, microwaves and
storage for small appliances. This will
make your kitchen appear less cluttered.
Built-in storage for foods like potatoes
and onions and bread storage cabinets
will also give the kitchen a cleaner
look. You can also opt for waist-high,
sliding shelves that hold mixers and
toasters. Your small appliances can
remain hidden in these shelves and still
be easily accessible.
If there is no room for a pantry in your
kitchen, consider converting a closet
outside the kitchen area to store your
cutlery, pots and infrequently used
items. You can also include rollout
pantries that can be pulled out to view
the items you have, but rolled back into
a space.
Choose a large sink. It will be easier
for you to clean bigger pots and pans.
Moreover, a large sink is a great place
to stash your dirty pots. A large sink
can also serve as a utility sink, too.
You can increase the efficiency of your
small kitchen by putting a wire basket
on the inside the cabinet or under the
sink to hold trash bags and other
frequently used items. You can mount an
instant hot water heater on the sink to
replace the sprayer or soap.
A tile back splash on all the walls
above the counters, stove and sink make
the kitchen easier to clean.
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