Consider installing cabinets from the ground up and hanging your shelves from the ceiling. Start by considering how much more storage space you need, then find shelves that offer exactly that. This can be an easy way to make your kitchen more functional without leaving it feeling cluttered or crowded. While some like to play it safe with an open kitchen color scheme, we think it’s an opportunity to add interest to the entire room. Kitchens have many surfaces that contribute color and texture and can be referenced elsewhere in the room. Here, unique materials in a strict color palette make a visually appealing kitchen easy to interpret in surrounding rooms.

From cozy seating nooks to clever organizational tips, these small kitchen ideas deliver big impact without compromising style or function. Following the rules of Feng Shui, designer Jennifer A. Emmer incorporates raw woods, embraces natural light and maintains the kitchen triangle rule . Instead go for large windows, just as Ellen Hatton of BarnesVanze Architects does in this neutral kitchen.

SEKTION – endless possibilities for any style

If you envision beautiful paintings lining your kitchen walls, be sure to leave room for them—and make sure your shelves have ample space to store all your favorite kitchen items, too. Your cabinets and countertops are great places to make a statement, but your backsplash can be just as impactful. After all, it’s one of the first things someone will see when they look at your kitchen. Remember that the color of your cabinetry isn’t the only thing you can play with.

• This design choice not only promotes easy access to essentials but also accentuates the rugged charm of a cabin setting.
• Even kitchens with less square footage can benefit from an open design.
• Create a sleek and modern kitchen with a panoramic black color scheme with hints of warm wood.
• A glass-and-metal partition will give an open-plan kitchen of any size a modern feel.

Floor-to-ceiling storage in makes full use of the space in this renovated 1920s California bungalow. If you live in an older home, the process of remodeling can reveal hidden secrets that have been covered up by previous renovations, like original brick chimneys or stone walls. Southern meets Swedish in the kitchen with blue gingham fabric and whimsical carved-wood pulls. Plenty of wood and old pottery keep this sleek kitchen’s vibe down-to-earth.

A Blend of Materials

Whether it’s extra snacks, bottled water, or paper goods, your floor’s stash can be just as organized as the shelf space. If you don’t have space within your kitchen for a large walk-in pantry, consider utilizing a nearby closet or building out a separate space that will fill the role. Here a short hallway separates the kitchen from the pantry, ensuring they’re close enough to still be efficient while also working with the layout of the home.

• Beige has made a comeback recently, and it’s an easy way to transition from an all-white kitchen to one with a bit more warmth.
• Incorporate a built-in workstation into your kitchen to provide a comfortable spot to work from home, sit and do homework, or create a weekly meal plan.
• The exposed wood beams in this kitchen give it a bit of a rustic feel, considering its otherwise minimalist style.
• Truthfully, we don’t know why everyone doesn’t hang their pots and pans overhead?
• While some might fear clutter, take this as an opportunity to embrace it.