Great Small Kitchen Remodeling Ideas

• Developing creative storage space when you remodel a small kitchen is important.kitchen utensils image by Victor M. from Fotolia.com
  
  Many houses have small kitchens that are made even more inconvenient by poor design, appliances that are too large or a general failure to use the space available. Remodeling your small kitchen can entail something as major as ripping cabinets out that don't fit the kitchen well, or something as minor as installing space saving storage devices.
  
  

Smaller Cabinets and Counters and a Mobile Island

• Counter space is always a need in any sized kitchen, but can be especially troublesome to have and difficult to come by in a small kitchen. A tiny kitchen with a lot of counter space means a limited amount of space in which to move. If you have counters and cabinets that seem too large for your small kitchen, consider replacing them with smaller models, which will create more space for you to move around in. Invest in a mobile island to create more counter space and storage that is non-permanent. An island can double as a cabinet and shelving unit and another work area with counter space, but can easily be removed from your kitchen to create more space if needed.
  
  

Hanging Storage for Pots and Pans

• Installing a hanging storage rack for your pots and pans can not only save space in your kitchen, but eliminate clutter in your cabinets. This is a good investment, particularly if you have chosen to reduce the size of your cabinets and counters. Install the hanging storage over an island, counter space or the stove to prevent anyone from walking into the hanging kitchen ware. Add style to your new kitchen design by finding an attractive hanging rack that matches the decor of the kitchen.
  
  

Use Paint Color to Your Advantage

• While it may be tempting to decorate a new kitchen right after you've remodeled it with the latest color trends or decorative patterns, it's best to keep embellishments simple and elegant in a small space. Avoid dark paint colors with can make your small kitchen room seem even smaller. Choice light colors and don't mix too many colors or patterns when painting.
  
  

Install a Lazy Susan

• A corner cabinet with an internal lazy Susan (a layered shelving unit that turns), can save a significant amount of room while still providing sufficient storage space. Corner cabinets fit snugly into the corners of a kitchen, an area which might otherwise be unused or misused.