Today there are many apartments and houses that do not enjoy wide spaces for each room. That is why we have seen many small elongated kitchens. They are spaces in which every corner must be used, in addition to natural light. So we are going to give you some ideas to decorate these peculiar kitchens.
All the small elongated kitchens They have the difficulty of getting good lighting, since being long it is lost, but they also have other problems, such as finding enough storage or discovering how to install a small dining room so that the kitchen is more functional. So take note of all the ideas we give you to decorate these small kitchens with an elongated space.
Good lighting
One thing that cannot be missing in an elongated and small kitchen is lighting. As it is a long space, it will be reduced if we only have the light in one point or a window at the end. If it is also an indoor kitchen, we will have to take this into account to properly place the lighting points. What is usually done in these kitchens is to put halogens on the ceiling, throughout the kitchen, to be able to see each area well. Small lights are also used in kitchen areas such as on the stove to see this area better, since it is where you work.
Natural lighting
Natural lighting is always a plus point in these small elongated kitchens, as it helps us to give it a much more spacious look. If we are lucky enough to have one natural lighting with windows at the end of the long kitchen, we will have to multiply this light inside the room. This is done with a few tricks. One of them is to choose surfaces that reflect light, that is, it is better to choose doors where light is reflected than opaque tones. We can also add a mirror on the wall or use white to multiply the brightness. It is better to avoid dark and dull shades.
Wooden floors
Wood floors can be a good choice in these long kitchens. If we use a lot of white, we run the risk that the place seems very cold, so we can add nice wooden floors in them. This is a very simple idea, and it must be said that the place does not seem brighter, but in return it does seem much more welcoming. Wood provides a warmth that other materials hardly have, and by including it in the floor it does not take away much light if the rest of the kitchen is white.
Kitchen in white color
Here we have the example of a elongated kitchen in white. It is always the best choice if we have a limited space in which, in addition, not much light may enter. In this way we will achieve a place full of luminosity just by choosing this tone. In addition, white has the great advantage that it is a tone that can be added in small touches whenever we want. If you also choose surfaces that reflect light, you will get twice the brightness and spaciousness.
Kitchen with dining area
Although small elongated kitchens do not have much space, we always find ideas to add one more functional area. In this case we refer to the dining room, which also has its space within these small and elongated kitchens. We can put it against the wall if we have enough space, and if not take advantage of the area next to the window to put a table and chairs.
Original kitchens
These kitchens don't have to be boring. Despite having little space, we can always find a way to give them some style. In this case we see how decorate walls or floors with patterns or colors. A floor with two-color tiles is a good idea, and also add, for example, a patterned wallpaper on the walls, always in light tones to avoid leaving a very dark area.
Storage systems
Another thing that will be very important in a kitchen that does not have much space are the storage systems. We usually go for simple doors with shelves inside, but this can be a bit cumbersome. Today there are other methods, such as doors that open with removable shelves. In this way we can easily reach the back areas without getting so complicated. Something that is perfect for these kitchens where there is little space. We must take advantage of the available areas to put shelves this functional, since we will not have much more space to add others. You can also opt for some open shelves on the walls, although they do not take advantage of the space as much, but so you can have things on hand.