A beautiful kitchen is one of our favorite things at Spectrum Stone Designs. There are ways natural stone can help make a kitchen look more open and spacious, even in a smaller area. We love incorporating our stone into countertops, desks, floors and more, but we also love to help our customers by maximizing smaller kitchens with natural stone design.
Better Homes and Gardens says starting with decluttering your kitchen is a must, so you can make sure everything in your space absolutely needs to be there. You don’t want your kitchen to feel cluttered or cramped, especially when smaller in size, so getting rid of unwanted items or even moving them to other rooms is a great first step. Once you have decluttered your kitchen, we recommend adding some open shelving. This is an easy way to add more space and a special touch of décor. Whether you choose light wood, dark wood, brass or glass, there are endless shapes, sizes and designs of shelving to help bring out the best in your kitchen. Use shelves to store your pretty plates and bowls, or even to add some decorative items like a vase or books.
HGTV has an interesting perspective on small kitchens – even with a small kitchen, make room for beautiful art and décor! Even if you only have one open wall, or one corner of counter space, help your kitchen look its best by adding a beautiful pop of color on a wall, a statement statue on the counter or your favorite piece of artwork in a frame. Just because your kitchen space is small doesn’t mean you can’t bring it to life and show off your personality. If you are looking for an understated but still eye-catching way to make your small kitchen look even more lovely, consider a beautiful new natural stone countertop. We have endless options at Spectrum Stone Designs and we would love to help you maximize your kitchen space while also helping to make it the favorite room in your home.
The New York Times reminds of simple hacks such as hanging hooks on walls or under counters to save drawer space. Hooks are easy to install and can be hidden. You can hang things such as kitchen utensils, knives, coffee mugs, dish towels and more. Also don’t forget about gadgets like drawer organizers that you can find on Amazon for as low as $10. An organized drawer will allow you to use up every single inch of your kitchen. Hooks and organizational tools in your cabinets can also take care of one of the bulkiest kitchen items – pots and pans. If you have a set that is eye-catching, display them on a wall to make a statement in your kitchen. If they’re pots and pans that aren’t ones you want on show off, look for a good organizer made specifically for organizing your cooking tools.
With the right design team as well as some simple tricks and tips, it really doesn’t have to be a daunting task turning your smaller kitchen into a more spacious and warm area. Whether you would like to add some new beautiful natural stone to your kitchen for a new look, or need help maximizing your space, our team at Spectrum Stone Designs would love to get to work with you to create your dream kitchen.
Spectrum Stone Designs is Lynchburg’s leading fabricator of natural stone countertops, surrounds and tiles for kitchens, fireplaces and baths. Serving Lynchburg, Roanoke, Charlottesville and all of Central Virginia, Spectrum Stone Designs imports top-quality granite, marble and other stone and expertly cuts and polishes before professionally installing in homes or offices. Spectrum Stone Designs strives for excellence in craftsmanship and customer service.
