How to decorate long kitchens

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Long kitchens are quite common in many Spanish homes. At first it can be somewhat complicated when decorating it, but it is possible to make the most of its dimensions and enjoy a wonderful space.

In the following article we are going to give you a series of tips that can help you achieve a magnificent decoration in your kitchen.

light shades

Light colors are key when it comes to making a space bright and appear much larger than it really is. The use of light tones will help you get the most out of the narrow lines of your kitchen. In this way, colors such as white, beige or light gray are perfect for said room. It is advisable to use them on the furniture or on the walls and combine them with much darker shades both on the countertop and on the floor. Apart from being colors that will give a greater amplitude to the space, they will allow you to provide the place with a modern and current decorative style.

linear model

If you have an elongated kitchen, you can opt for what is known as the corridor model in which there is furniture on both sides of the room or opt for a linear model in which one of the walls is left free to get a little more space. If your kitchen is small and has elongated dimensions, it is important that you choose the aforementioned linear model. Having all the furniture, appliances and work area in a kitchen area will allow you to have more space throughout the room.

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Make the most of all the space

In a long kitchen it is essential to take advantage of all the space to get the most out of it. A good option is to put a metal bar on the wall and hang different kitchen utensils such as knives, ladles or scissors from it. Another wonderful option is to place different organizers behind the doors or hang the pans inside the cabinets. The important thing is to lighten the kitchen space so that it seems much larger than it really is.

You can place a bar that can be folded on one of the walls to be able to have breakfast or a snack. The chairs must be foldable so that they can be stored when they are not needed.

center island

If your kitchen is long but has some space, you can encourage yourself to place a central island. With this you will gain space within the room. To achieve a greater feeling of spaciousness, it would be advisable to choose light colors for said island and use the occasional decorative plant.

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Great prominence of the kitchen walls

The key in a long kitchen is to get as much space as possible. One of the tips to achieve this is to combine the light colors of the furniture with dark tones of the walls. Giving a certain prominence to the walls is essential when it comes to giving breadth to the kitchen of the house.

Hydraulic tiles are a trend today as they help to achieve a beautiful decorative style in the kitchen, in addition to helping the kitchen seem quite spacious despite the dimensions. A tile mosaic is another magnificent option when it comes to decorating the walls of the kitchen and giving it an avant-garde air.

A detailed decoration

Having an elongated kitchen is not an apex when it comes to being up to date when it comes to decoration. The small details will help you give your kitchen a current and modern decorative style. In this way you can take advantage of the wall or the surface of the countertop to place a support in which you can place the jars of spices or pasta. Another option is to hang a shelf on the wall and place colored cups and glasses on it to help bring the kitchen to life. Small details are perfect when it comes to decorating your long kitchen and giving it a touch that helps enhance its design.

In short, as has been made clear in this article, Having a long and somewhat narrow kitchen is not the end of the world at all. With this series of tips and recommendations you can get a lot out of this room and take advantage of all the space possible. Remember that what is really important is the fact of achieving a certain visual amplitude and a decoration that helps to give it the importance that a place in the house as busy as the kitchen really is.


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