There’s a famous saying that goes, “The kitchen is the heart of the home,” and it is true. A lot of people consider the kitchen to be the place where good food and quality talks take place. If a rental home’s kitchen is small, cramped, or unattractive, it can impact the landlord’s ability to keep the property rented in the wrong way. Expanding square footage is usually not feasible, but Logan property owners can apply some design principles to their advantage to help make a small kitchen look more prominent and more enticing.
When choosing ideas to make your kitchen space look bigger, one of the top strategies that are being implemented is to select light, coordinating colors. Design experts suggest using a white on the white color scheme. White naturally reflects light, giving it a more spacious look. If white isn’t your idea of the best color for your rental home, try painting the walls and ceiling in a neutral shade that matches the floor. The goal is to create color uniformity, to make the area look bigger than it is.
One other crucial design principle to abide by is to install proper lighting. A dark kitchen will give off a feeling of gloominess and may feel a bit cramped. When making the most of your space, try going beyond the typical single light on the ceiling. Place additional lighting under, inside, and above cabinets. If the kitchen has windows, hang sheer curtains (or none at all) to use natural light to your advantage.
To increase the effect of lighting, even more, ponder upon integrating shiny surfaces where possible. Stainless steel appliances, glass shelving, shiny tile, and other touches can add a sense of depth and space to a small room. Consider replacing the upper cabinet doors with glass doors. Or, for an even more dramatic look, try open shelving. This is a common choice for numerous small kitchens because cabinets can make a small space feel jam-packed.
Additional features that crowd a small space are large or bulky elements such as large kitchen islands. Instead, select narrow profiles and slim widths in the architecture. Countless kitchen islands are now fashioned precisely for narrow spaces, keeping a good quantity of counter space while removing the bulky cabinets below.
Creating a sense of spaciousness in a small room can be a challenge, but we at Real Property Management Cache Valley are here to help. We have partnered with reliable industry professionals who can help you make your Logan rental home the kind of place that renters will cherish. Contact us or call us at 435-753-5200 for more information.
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