HGTV.comHGTV.com

8 Ways to Make a Small Kitchen Sizzle

By Mark McCauley, ASID

Return to Celebrating the Small Kitchen

Click here for a larger image
8. Go for the cozy
Previous: 7. Color it big
Sure, we now know how to increase the visual size of a small kitchen, from layout and design to color. But consider this: When decorating a smaller space I’ve often found it’s not necessary to increase the size of the room through interior design. The reason: by going with the existing architecture of the small area, you can often create a wonderful well-designed cozy space. So instead of using tricks to enlarge the space, maybe you want to embrace it just the way it is. Instead of going light or sleek, maybe you go country cozy. Perhaps you make sure there is a little nook where you can sit with a visitor knee-to-knee. Or choose a dark, rich color that creates a sophisticated feeling—and use accessories that emphasize that look. The kitchen is small, yes; but it sure is sexy.

Denim blue painted cabinets and a wood beadboard backsplash play up the cozy country style of this kitchen designed by Candice Olson.



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
HGTV.com
Services Popular Content About
Our Sister Sites

Comparison Shop for Home Decor & Garden Tools at Shopzilla & BizRate

UpMyStreet and uSwitch.com provide UK comparison services.

© 2008 Scripps Networks, LLC. All rights reserved.