Find out how to make a small kitchen functional

Find out how to make a small kitchen functional


Organization and practicality are essential for environments with little space

Practical and functional. This is how small kitchens should be, capable of keeping everything in order and close at hand. “Despite the confined spaces, a well-studied project can make the environment very comfortable, making use of every corner of the kitchen,” say architects Bianca Tedesco and Viviane Sakumoto, heads of the Tesak Arquitetura studio.

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mbest format for the kitchen

A kitchen requires several elements that often take up a lot of space. space. Therefore, it is important to know well the environment in which it will be placed, opting for the best arrangement of each piece in the space.

“In general, linear kitchens are the best for small environments, with hobs, sinks and refrigerators on the same side of the worktop,” explain Bianca Tedesco and Viviane Sakumoto. In some cases it can also integrate with the laundry. “It’s a great option to make use of the space,” they guarantee.

The furniture must adapt to the space and needs

Choose your furniture carefully

Taking the extra time to choose the best furniture makes all the difference when it comes to small kitchens. “They must adapt both to the available space and to the needs of those who live there, while also guaranteeing the best functionality of the environment”, they explain.

Custom furniture offers the advantage of being made with exact measurements to take advantage of every corner of the kitchen, and can also embrace and encase appliances. “Bringing stools into a small kitchen can also be a way to double the function of the prep counter, which can be used as a table for quick meals.”

enjoy the walls

Shelves and niches are the best allies of small kitchens! The idea is to take advantage of all available space, including vertical space, to facilitate organization. “The hooks can also be attached to the walls, leaving your most-used utensils close at hand,” indicate the professionals at Tesak Arquitetura.

Assessing the need for each item is important to avoid taking up too much space

Looking at the appliances

When space is at a premium, choosing only the essentials is a golden tip. “You home appliances they must be functional and chosen according to need. In a house that welcomes few people, for example, the dishwasher may be superfluous”, say Bianca Tedesco and Viviane Sakumoto.

Evaluating the real need for each item is the best way to make sure you have in the kitchen only what is really needed in the family routine, avoiding what takes up a lot of space.

Set the color palette

As in any environment, the color palette makes the difference to bring brightness, lightness and style. “In general, opting for light tones is the best way to enhance small kitchens, bringing the feeling of spaciousness,” say the architects. To bring prominence, opt for a backsplash differentiated, with both textured and colored coatings, is a good choice.

By Marcela Millán

Source: Terra

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