Galley kitchens tend to be smaller and thus need to be decorated, not only in terms of style, but so that you’re utilizing all the available space in the area. Fortunately, there are ways to make any galley kitchen, not only appear larger, but to be more functional. Read on to discover some great tips for decorating your galley kitchen to make it work best for you.
Maximize Your Vertical Space
When creating a galley kitchen that’s both stylish and functional, you need to be sure that you’re utilizing all the available space—and this includes any vertical space you might have. A major waste of space in a galley kitchen is cabinets that don’t extend all the way to the ceiling.
If you have cabinets that don’t extend all the way up, then reclaim that space by using those cabinets as a shelf and placing items on top of them. You can use baskets or bins to store kitchen items you might not use very often. If you don’t need all that storage space, then add a plant or display some beautiful dishes there to add some style to the room.
Add Plenty of Light
Since most galley kitchens are essentially a dead end into a wall, they usually tend to be dark. Thus, it’s really important to make sure that you have plenty of light in the kitchen. If there’s a window in the room, you need to be sure that your window treatments are allowing adequate light to filter in. A great idea for a galley kitchen is overhead lighting. Track lighting is even better, as it will allow you to aim the light wherever you want it in the kitchen.
Make Kitchen Supplies Work Double Duty
Instead of purchasing décor items to hang on the wall, consider using your kitchen supplies instead. This is a great way to save space, as you already need the kitchen supplies anyway, so why not put them on display?
For instance, nice dishes make a great display item for a shelf in the kichen. Decorative or monogrammed kitchen towels can act as both towels and décor items. Hang them from the stove or even a peg on the wall. By getting creative in how you display your kitchen supplies, you’ll be able to save both space and money.
Choose Lighter Colors for the Kitchen’s Décor
As most galley kitchens tend to be on the small side, you need to stay away from dark colors when choosing the main color scheme and painting the walls. An important rule of thumb to remember is that dark colors painted on the walls make a room look much smaller, whereas lighter colors can make the room look bigger.
For your walls, you’re going to want to choose a neutral color like cream or white. You might also want to stay away from dark colors for your cabinets and countertops. For instance, a black granite countertop may not look the best in a galley kitchen. Black appliances are also not a great idea. Instead, go with white or even stainless steel.
Small galley kitchens can present a challenge when you go to decorate them. When you go to decorate, keep these tips in mind and you’ll be able to create an attractive kitchen that will also be much more functional as well.
Author Resource:-
Leon Tuberman writes for http://blog.BarnFurniture.com and is currently remodeling his Craftsman style home. To learn more about home improvement and interior design in general you can visit his blog at http://blog.barnfurniture.com/
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