HOW TO MAKE YOUR KITCHEN LOOK BIGGER

Most of us complain about the lack of space in our kitchen. A messy, cluttered kitchen is not an appealing place to spend time even to prepare a simple meal. So how can we maximize the space in the kitchen and make it look bigger?

Paint the kitchen with a light color as this will make it look more spacious whereas dark colors make a room appear smaller. Choose light colored flooring as well.

Add more cabinets; they can be under and over the counter tops and paint them the same color as the walls. Use these to store kitchen appliances without cluttering counter tops. Cluttered counter tops will make the kitchen look very cramped. Place your microwave oven on a shelf over the counter, hang pots and pans on a pot rack and use a utensil rail to hang spoons and ladles, this will not only clear your counter but will give you easy accessibility as well.

Use blinds or shades instead of dark, patterned curtains to let in natural light during the day and fix a skylight if it is still dark. Install a good lighting system to use during night time.