Living in a small house or apartment has its challenges, and one of the biggest is to decorate the kitchen and keep everything organized. Regardless of whether you live alone or with your family, it is extremely important to have a functional kitchen, organized and beautiful, as this is one of the most used environments of any home.
Decorating small kitchens it can be a challenge, as you can't afford to buy decorative items without functionality or use layouts that don't fit the size of the room.
For many people, the solution is to make an entire kitchen planned. This is a great option, as the planned furniture stores can make incredible projects to transform the environment and take advantage of all spaces. There's only one problem: the price!
Having a planned kitchen can be very expensive, and this is not a possibility for many people. Or, if the property is rented and the owner does not allow such a change, this plan goes down the drain.
So, it is possible to decorate a small kitchen spending little and having functionality? Yes! With some ideas and creativity, you can use functional furniture and create niches and spaces to keep the mess and decorate the environment.
Also check out the article I prepared on How to Organize a Kitchen without Cabinets.
Here are some ideas we can find on Pinterest:
Shelves that function as a coffee table
This tip is for those with little space in the dining room. You can use an ordinary shelf, sold at building supply stores, and turn it into a charming counter for breakfast and quick snacks.
There are many ready-made models sold in creative furniture stores like Mobly, with prices ranging from R $ 150.00 to R $ 500.00. Click on the images to go to the store's website:
And, even, a super small model for an individual corner that serves both for the kitchen and the bedroom:
These were some examples, but there are many more! Click here to see more models on Mobly's official website.
Another option is to use demolition wood and buy only the stands. With few holes in the wall it is already possible to have a fully functional, beautiful and space-saving piece of furniture:
Anyway, there are endless possibilities that you can use to decorate your small kitchen and create your corner for quick meals. See below some more inspirations found on the internet:
The most interesting thing about these wall tables is that you can create a fixed counter or a folding table, to further optimize the space.
Optimizing space with grids, panels and shelves
Another problem with small kitchens is the lack of space to store household items. There is often no way to put more cabinets and drawers in, and everything is spread out. That's why I also published an exclusive article on Tips for Organizing a Kitchen without Cabinets.
But, how about displaying your utensils instead of hiding? That is the idea behind the panels. And here the imagination goes far!
You can use from crates, pieces of wood, pallets, eucatex, shelves and even stairs! It all depends on your imagination and the space available. See some inspirations below:
Canvas and wire hooksSee below how to paint and recycle cans to make a beautiful cutlery holder for your kitchen:
Or you can simply use a more vintage and rustic style by nailing them to the wall:
Using the mugs in the decoration:
Using your imagination you can also choose a more rustic style:
Organize the kitchen without the need for counters
Finally, another important dilemma for those who want to decorate small kitchens is the lack of cabinets and counters. If you have a rented apartment or have no money to make custom furniture, here are some inspirations for decorating small kitchens without using counters.
Use and abuse the shelves!
So, what did you think of the ideas? It is so much creativity that it overflows!
With little space and plenty of inspiration you can decorate your small kitchen and make it charming and functional. Choose your style, your strategy and the right furniture and you will have a colorful and practical environment.
For more inspirations, visit our Pinterest profile and keep following the blog updates. Also read our other articles on home and decor.
Kisses and until next time!
