Here are a few ideas you might want to consider.
Paint Color:
Choosing the right paint color for kitchen can make a big difference in helping your kitchen appear larger. White is a great choice especially if you have white or light cabinetry and countertops. White reflects the light making the room seem larger. By using a low contrast color scheme you are creating a seamless space so your eye doesn't focus on the harsh contrast between light and dark. Play with a few shades of white or light subtle colors to create a bright fresh bigger looking room.
Light:
Again, light is very important in making a room or kitchen appear larger. Let as much natural light into your kitchen as possible. Take down curtains blocking the light coming in your windows and replace them with sheers or blinds that let more light in. If remodeling, add bigger windows or possibly a skylight or two.
Cabinetry:
Keeping with the light & white theme, consider painting or replacing your old oak cabinets with light colored or white painted cabinets. Installing cabinets that go all the way up to the ceiling make the ceiling feel taller and the room more spacious. Crown molding painted in the same cabinet color will also make the ceilings feel higher giving the room a larger feel. Check out the difference in the remodel below.
Replacing some of your solid cabinet doors with glass doors or open shelving will also make your kitchen appear bigger. You could even recess shelving into the wall space between the studs to give you some extra storage or display space. Be sure to keep what is in your glass cabinets or open shelving neat and clutter free also adding to the more open spacious feeling.
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