One of the most common requests from homeowners when renovating is to expand the kitchen. It’s true, more area can be a benefit, depending on the layout of your space. However, there are many benefits of a smaller kitchen.
- Quality Over Quantity – Staying with a smaller kitchen allows you to put more money in to each feature. Instead of having to spread your budget to fill up your new, large space, you can have the best of the best in your smaller kitchen.Instead of laminate or tile countertops, upgrade to granite or marble countertops. Choose a more energy efficient refrigerator or a trendy steam oven. Add a stainless steel range hood. Go with a higher quality, custom cabinet. The possibilities are endless.
- Simplicity – Another benefit of a smaller kitchen is the necessity to add only the items and features you know you’ll use. Counter space and storage is at a premium, so you won’t be able to clutter the space with unnecessary gadgets. Less stuff equals even more money to add to the important parts of your kitchen.
- Practicality – A smaller kitchen allows you to have everything you need within an arms-length or a few steps. This will speed up the cooking and cleaning processes. Less space, less to clean. Also, you will work cleaner in the kitchen as space is at a premium.
- Be Bold – Smaller kitchens will allow you to be more bold with your design decisions. Want a backsplash with a bold color? A paint scheme you’ve always envisioned but you know is slightly off the wall? Go for it. Having a smaller kitchen will allow you to save money if you wish to change some features in the future. Ease your mind and be unique because updating design elements in the future will be much easier with a smaller kitchen.
Space is nice but nicer space is even better. Instead of jumping at that larger kitchen you’ve been considering, weigh the benefits of a smaller kitchen.