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As with so many things in life, when it comes to kitchen design, size isn’t everything! The key is to make the most of the space you have, no matter how big or small your kitchen may be. A well-thought-out layout and a few simple but savvy DIY swaps will help you transform any kitchen into one you love to spend time in.
At Savoy Timber, we know how important it is to have a fully functional kitchen for preparing delicious meals. That’s why we’ve put together some easy DIYs, tips and hacks that you can use to free up room on your laminate kitchen worktops and help make the most out of your space without breaking the budget.
When it comes to conserving space in the kitchen, one of the smartest investments you can make is in multi-use appliances. These days there’s an appliance for everything. As much as they make life and cooking so much easier after a long day at work, sometimes they take up so much room that it’s impractical – especially if you have a smaller kitchen and aren’t using them as often as you’d like. However, there is a simple solution to this problem that gives you the best of both worlds – multi-use appliances!
Multi-use appliances mean that you don’t have to give up your creature comforts, yet bulky equipment won’t constantly take up space on your kitchen worktops! For example, you could go for an instant pot with a slow cooker function, steaming function, and pressure cooks all in one, so you won’t need three different tools for the job, and you can free up the cupboard and counter space. The same goes for things like blenders; why have a bulky standing blender when you can have a hand blender that’s also a whisk? It’s all about working smarter and not harder! The fewer products you have, the more streamlined the cooking process will be.
When it comes to utilising space in the kitchen, people often think about the cupboards and under the counters; many overlook vertical space. Typically in the average kitchen, the above counter cupboards stop around 12 inches before the ceiling – this is all space that can be utilised! You could just use the area as it is, and put things that aren’t often used up there. However, if you wanted to get slightly more creative, you could easily fit some shelving compartments DIY for a more stylish final result! This way, you can maximise your space and get a chic new kitchen feature!
Every inch of your kitchen space is valuable when dealing with limited space. Therefore, it’s always wise to start by enhancing and organising the existing storage spaces. For example, it’s no secret that drawers can quickly accumulate clutter in the kitchen. However, this can be easily resolved by grouping similar items together with dividers and storage boxes. Not only does this method help keep everything in its proper place, it also helps maintain order and it doesn’t break the bank! This is just one way to help maintain a semblance of order in your kitchen storage. If you’re looking for more easy DIY storage hacks, we have an entire blog on them that’s worth checking out!
A fresh coat of paint is another easy DIY to help you make the most of your kitchen. Not only will it freshen up the space, but depending on your chosen colour, it can give the illusion of a larger room. It can also be done in just a few hours – give or take! It’s best to stick with lighter and brighter colours when choosing one. White and cream are the obvious choices; they both work beautifully, too, but if you’re looking for something with a little more personality, you can always pick the pastel version of your favourite colour – pinks, greys, blues, greens and even yellows all make great choices. It’s entirely up to you!
These tips and tricks will help you create a kitchen you’re proud of – regardless of size! But if you’d like a helping hand in transforming your kind into a stylish and functional cooking space, our friendly team at Savoy Timber is here to help! You can browse our extensive selection of affordable laminate kitchen worktops right here on our website, or you can give us a call on 0345 0268 799, and we’ll be happy to assist you!
