Your kitchen is one of the most used rooms in your home and there are many reasons to do a kitchen remodel. It might be upgrading appliances or buying smaller ones, or expanding the kitchen, especially if it’s a smaller kitchen. When doing a little kitchen remodel, make sure you make it a nice place to spend time that is functional and easy to use. Make a list of what you want to do after setting a budget.

When doing a small kitchen remodel, the first thing you should do is set a budget because this is a project that can get expensive. You want to make sure you don’t run out of money halfway through the project. If your budget allows, you can do a complete kitchen remodel that includes replacing countertops, cabinets, flooring, and purchasing new appliances. This may also involve hiring a remodeling contractor because with full renovations you’ll want to make sure everything is done according to local building codes. Many people can’t afford such a large expense, so they do small things. One important thing to do when doing a small kitchen remodel is to maximize space. Use items that are functional and decorative.

An example would be a flower pot rack that can be mounted to the ceiling. By installing this, you can free up cabinet and counter space. You can also add visual interest to the area. The same purpose can be achieved by mounting hooks under cabinets to hold coffee mugs. Utilizing the space under cabinets can be a great place to hang items and free up counter space. To increase usable space, you can swap out a large kitchen table for a smaller table, remove a large center island, or add built-in shelves. Use brightly colored curtains when choosing the ones that will decorate your windows. Don’t overload your walls with too many decorative elements as this will make the room look smaller.

Two simple ways to start your small kitchen remodel are to change the cabinet hardware or repaint the kitchen. You can also paint or stain your kitchen cabinets. When painting the walls, use light colors to give the illusion of more space. Also allow as much natural light as you can into the room. If you decide to re-tile the floor, use larger tiles to give the illusion of a larger space. You can also replace some of your kitchen appliances, such as swapping out your full-size refrigerator for a smaller one if you no longer need a large one. To gain more counter space when replacing your countertop, replace your larger sink with a smaller one.