{"id":150205,"date":"2025-11-14T05:28:14","date_gmt":"2025-11-14T04:28:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snek.se\/5-tips-for-small-kitchens\/"},"modified":"2025-11-14T05:28:14","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T04:28:14","slug":"5-tips-for-small-kitchens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snek.se\/en\/5-tips-for-small-kitchens\/","title":{"rendered":"5 tips for small kitchens"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"205\">Designing a small kitchen isn\u2019t about compromise\u2014it\u2019s about thinking smart. With the right layout, material choices, and details, even the smallest space can feel spacious, functional, and beautiful.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"357\">We spoke with our layout expert, who shared their 5 top tips for maximizing every square meter without sacrificing the sense of space and style.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"543\">Whether you\u2019re building new, renovating, or just want to get more out of your existing kitchen, here are practical tips and smart solutions to make your small kitchen a big favorite.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"596\">1. Prioritize workflow\u2014not just symmetry<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"805\">In small kitchens, it\u2019s especially important to place the stove, sink, and fridge in a logical flow\u2014even if the layout ends up asymmetrical. A kitchen that works is better than one that only looks balanced.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"905\">Tip: Think in terms of the \u201ckitchen work triangle\u201d to avoid unnecessary steps between tasks.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"949\">2. Choose drawers over cabinets<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"1140\">Deep drawers provide much better visibility and access than traditional cabinets. You get more space\u2014and no more digging at the back for the colander. Perfect when every centimeter counts.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1188\">3. Go all the way up to the ceiling<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1340\">Let upper cabinets reach the ceiling and use the highest shelves for items you rarely use. This gives a sense of height\u2014and plenty of hidden storage.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1419\">Tip: Finish with a beautiful crown molding for a built-in, custom look.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1475\">4. Keep the color palette calm and cohesive<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1617\">Light tones, natural materials, and tone-on-tone colors create a harmonious overall impression and make the kitchen feel larger than it is.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1712\">Trick: Use the same color for walls and cabinet frames to \u201cblur\u201d the room\u2019s boundaries.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1759\">5. Consider mirrored functionality<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1964\">Sometimes the solution is simply to flip the kitchen layout. Moving the sink and stove to the other side, or relocating the work surface to a window, can create a completely new workflow and more space.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Designing a small kitchen isn\u2019t about compromise. 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