Big Ideas for Small Kitchens

Small kitchen. Luxury kitchen. Dream kitchen. These do no have to be mutually exclusive concepts. The best kitchens can come in small packages. Working with your designer, you can save space and incorporate all the things you need and want to cook and entertain in style.

Hide it. Slide it. Hang it.

Integrated waste and recycling. Sounds like a good idea, doesn’t it?  With Neff of Chicago’s standard extra depth base cabinets, you can fit side-by-side waste and recycling bins into a narrow space. Pull them out to use, and then slide them out of sight.

Looking for a beautiful space saver for your traditional kitchen? Corbel racks from Neff to the rescue! These “mini-pantries” provide easy access to spices, canned goods, or condiments. Slide them back into place and all you see is the beauty of carved corbels

Install an attractive chrome Midway rail system and keep the countertops free of clutter. Midway staple canisters put rice, flour and pasta at your fingertips without using an inch of priceless counter space. A bread holder keeps your favorite carbs suspended above the counter surface, freeing up work room.

Harness the power of light  

Reflective surfaces can open up a kitchen and make the room appear larger. Here it’s accomplished with a mix of metallic paint, stainless steel, gloss apple wood and glass.

Consider recessed lighting options.  You can install them right where they are needed to shed some light on preparation, cooking or dining areas.  Best of all, the subtle barely there look of recessed lights will blend in with your overall design and won’t overwhelm the room the way a larger ceiling fixture might. 

Looking for additional ways to elegantly maximize your small kitchen space? Just click on the Extraordinary Accessories Tab in the Neff of Chicago Gallery