While Not Everyone Has The Budget For A Large Designer Kitchen There Are Things You Can Do To Make Your Small Space Look Bigger And Better

While not everyone has the budget for a large designer kitchen, there are things you can do to make your small space look bigger and better.
Australian renovation expert Cherie Barber said it's about stretching both your budget and your imagination to make the most of a limited amount of space and cash.
Cherie recently revealed the six things you can do to make your tiny kitchen look instantly bigger - and the colours that will make your space look twice as big.
Australian renovation expert Cherie Barber said it's about stretching both your budget and your imagination to make the most of a limited amount of space in the kitchen (pictured)
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1.  Maximise wall space
In a small kitchen, space is at a premium and so Cherie said every single area needs to be working for you.
'You might like the minimalist look of a kitchen with virtually no wall cabinets to clutter the space, but when you're trying to maximise space and storage in a small kitchen, you simple can't afford the luxury of bare walls,' she wrote on her.
Mix up open shelves and cabinets to 'lighten' your space. 
This will also give you lots of room to store your plates, bowls, jars, recipe books and wine glasses.
Whether it's a slide-out slimline pantry, a carousel in the corner or drawers with special compartments, research what will work for your kitchen the best (pictured)
2.

Get smart with built-in storage
There is no need to have poor storage in your home, especially in the kitchen. 
Cherie said these days, perfect-basements many companies have become super smart with storage solutions for kitchen cabinets.
Whether it's a slide-out slimline pantry, a carousel in the corner or drawers with special compartments, research what will work for you the best and spend the extra cash on something that will last.
'It's not just mirrors that give the illusion of space; any glossy surface will bounce around the light,' Cherie said (pictured)
3.

Go for glossy surfaces
'It's not just mirrors that give the illusion of space; any glossy surface will bounce around the light,' Cherie said.
You could go for a mirrored splashback to add a third dimension to your home in an instant.
If mirrored splashbacks aren't your thing, go for glossy wall tiles, a glass splashback, gloss cabinetry or a polished stone benchtop.
The renovation expert highlighted that any surface that will catch and reflect the light should shine.
Cherie recommends you go for light and neutral hues that help to inject as much light into your kitchen as possible (pictured)
4.

Keep it light and white
While deep colours look great in the right setting, in a small kitchen it can make your space look even smaller.
Instead, Cherie recommends you go for light and neutral hues that help to inject as much light into your kitchen as possible. 
'When in doubt, take your cue from popular Hamptons kitchens, which favour blonde timbers and a pale colour scheme,' she explained. 
She said white and cream will always create an illusion of space. 
Rather than buying the biggest dishwasher you can afford, Cherie suggests that you go for something smaller that will fit well into your kitchen (pictured)
5.

Keep your appliances compact
Rather than buying the biggest dishwasher you can afford, Cherie suggests that you go for something smaller that will fit well into your kitchen.
'Just as there are plenty of inventive storage ideas out there, appliance manufacturers have come up compact solutions for just about everything, from single-drawer dishwashers to 300mm wide cooktops and 550mm wide fridges,' she said.
Consider having a single-bowl sink or a smaller cooktop and your tiny kitchen will instantly look bigger.
6.

Get rid of clutter 
Clutter is a big no no in a small home and Cherie said it will make your kitchen feel claustrophobic.
Instead of displaying your kettle, toaster and blender, she recommends you think about an appliance cupboard where you can store them away.
Cherie also said you should think about getting a small espresso maker that can be easily packed away to use for later. 
Cherie (pictured) said a good rule of thumb is to allocate no more than two per cent of your home's current property value to the kitchen
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