Expert Advice On How To Make A Small Kitchen Work
When designing a small kitchen, layout is vitally important says Roberts. She calls it "activity zoning." Where will each task be done and what does each part needs in terms of storage, shelving, drawers and lights, But also when might it be used by people at different times of the day,
These are all questions to ask to ensure a small kitchen is as functional as possible. Interior designer Nicola Manning suggests the best layout for a small kitchen is a galley style, which normally features two parallel walls with the kitchen benches, cabinets and storage on either side. Keep clutter off the bench, a knife rack on the wall or in a drawer is a good idea. A one-wall kitchen is compact and space-saving but it can lack in bench space.
Install a kitchen island trolley on wheels, it will provide the extra bench space needed for food prep and can be rolled away and stored when it's not being used. She suggests taking overhead and full height cupboards all the way to the ceiling. Use the toe-kick space under the cupboards as storage for platters or trays and full extension internal drawers within cupboards maximise quantity of storage.
In a small kitchen space is at a premium, create a bar like this so people can work either side of the bench. Shelving could be your key to keeping clutter off the bench. Even if it's just a simple shelf or ledge on the wall, it's the perfect spot for all those frequently used items that tend to hang around on the bench; oil, salt and pepper, tea canisters, herbs and spices.
The toe-kicker space beneath cabinets is the perfect place to add a slim drawer to store trays and platters. When Roberts designs small kitchens she usually ensures there are at least two bench zones for food prep and plating up and an additional zone for drink making. Manning suggests using a sink that has accessories such as a chopping board that can fit over top, or simply a sink cover to increase bench space. An induction stove is also a better option than a gas stove as it provides more flat surface that can be used as bench.
Keeping bench space clear is vital when you don't have much space to begin with, so Manning suggests building the microwave into the wall instead of having it sit on the bench. Incorporate a knife block into a cutlery drawer so there isn't need for a knife block on the bench either.
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