By giving some consideration to making the most of the space you have, try to add space to your kitchen plans. Perhaps your kitchen has a connecting breakfast nook or informal dining space. These are perfect areas to incorporate into your new design. Try to enlarge your current kitchen space. Opening up your floor plan and making an eat in style of kitchen with seating at an island or peninsula type of cabinet plan rather than a table and chairs in a near by room works well. If the plan is still tight look into utilizing an island mounted on casters that can quickly be moved out of the way when not in use. Does your floor plan allow you to open up an existing wall and put in a built in pantry?

You should also research the idea of getting rid of any kitchen soffits and bringing the new cabinets all the way up to the ceiling. While things on the top shelves may be difficult to reach on a regular basis this is the perfect storage area for seasonal items or items you don't use regularly like a fondue pot, wok or trivets.

Maximize your counter space by selecting appliances planned for smaller kitchens. Installing a new microwave range hood combination unit can open up precious counter space where the microwave once sat. Review the numerous options for cabinet mounted appliances. Possibly an under cabinet coffee maker or Television unit would extend even more counter space. The refrigerator is usually the most humongous appliance in the kitchen. Shop for a counter depth refrigerator.

These models are meant not to go past the line of a common countertop and will offer more kitchen floor room than regular refrigerators that are 30 plus inches deep. Don't forget to use the space atop the refrigerator. Install full depth cabinet atop the refrigerator into the kitchen plans as opposed to a standard 12 inch deep wall cabinet.

Color and light are primary ingredients available to allow the deception of additional space. By supplying a sky light or garden style window you can give the sense of increased room and make the area more cozy and inviting to friends. Using darkish colors may tend to make a space seem smaller. Warmer hues and more neutral tints are strategic for tiny places but don't forget to take the opportunity to individualize and add a dash of your own flair with any bright accent colors. Consider using a richer accent paint color or add some bolder color to a tile backsplash. Try bolder greens, blues or even red and orange tones in the paint strategy for a dash of flair.

Employ these tips to your small-scale kitchen design. You might just realize you have more space than you thought and you will surely relish using your bigger more efficient kitchen.