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8 Ways to Make a Small Kitchen Sizzle

By Mark McCauley, ASID

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7. Color it big
« 6. Get floored | 8. Go for the cozy »
The color of walls, appliances, counters, stools—even the dishtowels—can change the atmosphere and perceived size of the kitchen. Good use of color affects the space visually and fools the eye into making the space seem larger. Pastels or light colors, with good doses of white, reflect light drawing the eyes upward and make the room seem taller. But don’t think you have to be a color chicken in a small space. Bold colorations can be very effective in smaller kitchens. How about some Porsche red metal cabinets with celery green walls and a banana-colored concrete countertop? That’ll get your motor started in the morning!

White is nice, but color can rev up a small kitchen, too: Interesting hardware and colorful cabinetry make for a bright space designed by Lou Ann Bauer. Photo by David Duncan Livingston.



1. Downsize it

2. Open it up

3. Mix up the materials

4. Look into it

5. Light it up


6. Get floored

7. Color it big

8. Go for the cozy
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