Filed under: Bombarded by clutter? No space to cook? Galley kitchens are efficient, but that’s their only redeeming feature. If you’re thinking of giving your galley a makeover, here are some easy tips to help you utilize all of your space in your tiny kitchen and make it a bit less of a pain:
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Single-Bowl Sink: Although it may seem that washing dishes would be much easier with a double bowl, a single-bowl will save you about 6 in. of counter space. So, if you could handle the dishwashing with a smaller sink, seriously think about going smaller.
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Make the most of your cabinets: Install roll-out shelves that enable you to have a few levels of cabinet space. That will alleviate the pile-up of pots and pans, leaving it hard to find things when you need them. Roll-outs come pre-installed in new cabinets, or you can install them yourself in older cabinets.
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Decorate with lighter colors. This will give the feeling of a larger space whereas darker cabinets make your small kitchen seem a lot smaller.
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Got an empty inch of space? Use it. One great piece of space that often gets overlooked is the wall. Use it up by installing an over the range microwave oven. By installing this you alleviate a large portion of your countertop that can be utilized as a cooking space, or whatever else you need room for.
So, get started on your kitchen. You’ll be surprised at how big your space really is by just making some minor changes.