How can you give a small kitchen a modern look?

The kitchen very often unwittingly becomes the focal point of every home. It’s where we drink coffee with our loved ones every morning, eat meals together, have everyday chats, and meet up with friends in the evenings. That’s why it’s worth taking care of every room in the house, even the smallest one. Read the tips below and make sure your kitchen is both functional and modern, as well as cosy. Remember that when giving your kitchen a makeover, you don’t need to worry about time-consuming and expensive renovations. Instead of buying new furniture and tiles, simply give them a modern makeover. Sometimes, all it takes is a lick of paint on old, dark cupboards to give your kitchen a whole new look.

A small kitchen – a big challenge?

When planning a refurbishment or a fresh look for your home, small spaces present the biggest challenge. Given the limited possibilities, you should focus on the most practical solutions and be careful with too much furniture, which is likely to ‘clutter’ the space and restrict movement around the kitchen. Limit decorative accessories too – too many will overwhelm the interior and create an unwanted sense of ‘heaviness’. Remember that getting rid of unnecessary items will make your kitchen feel more spacious.

Start with the walls! 

In a small kitchen, colour is very important, so opt for simple solutions. Avoid small patterns and dark colours. Light colours will make your interior appear larger, and the kitchen will seem more spacious than it actually is. We’ve gone for a light grey on the walls and ceiling. Remember, however, that if you opt for grey paint, choose a really light shade so as not to overwhelm your small kitchen space. Don’t worry – a light-coloured interior doesn’t have to be boring! Liven up your kitchen by choosing the right Motivo decorative wall design. We went for Scandinavian simplicity – a design imitating whitewashed planks (the Light Wood design). With this simple touch, our kitchen not only gained a unique character but also appeared a few centimetres taller. Nothing makes a room appear taller quite like long, vertical planks on the wall.