Your kitchen may not be as large as you would like it to be, but it still fits your needs and your budget. However, you would like it to give the illusion of space and openness. Some great steps to doing just that include the following:

Purchase Smaller-Scale Furniture

Heavy wooden chairs look awesome and inviting, but sometimes they just take up too much room in the space provided. Purchase lighter wicker furniture, a funky clear plastic dining room set, or a glass-topped table to give the illusion of spaciousness.

Add Mirrors

If you have blank wall space, you may want to consider adding mirrors instead of wall art. There are so many styles to choose from. The great thing about mirrors is that they can fit any type of decor from modern to eclectic to traditional. You can create a visual showpiece on your wall by combining framed pictures and large and small mirrors. Or you can just highlight one large mirror to really make the space look huge.

Showcase Your Windows

If you have a tendency to hang dark, bulky, and heavy drapes on your windows in this particular area of the home, you may want to reconsider your choices. Adding light, sheer curtains or light-colored blinds will really open up the area. Consider installing frosted glass and eliminating window coverings entirely.

Utilize Open Shelving

Upper cabinets can make your kitchen feel tiny and claustrophobic. One way to deal with this is to have them removed and then replaced with open shelving. This will really open up the upper areas of the room and give it a light and airy feel. Display your favorite pieces of pottery, china, or glassware.

Use Light Colors

Deep tones on a wall, dark cabinets, and a dark tile or wood floor will make the room feel closed in and tight. Painting your cabinets a lighter white or ivory, putting down lighter-toned tile, and painting the walls a pale yellow or ivory will help give the area an open and light feel. If you are building a new home, just ask the experts at Alair Homes Phoenix to paint the room in a light, neutral tone.

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Clear Clutter

Sometimes it is just too much stuff that makes a room look congested and confining. Clear all of your counters and appliances of unnecessary cooking and baking paraphernalia. Move oversized planters and other large accessories to other areas of the home. Put small appliances in the pantry instead of displaying them on the counters.

Add Windows

If it is in your budget and your space allows for it, the addition of windows can really lighten up the room. Go for the unusual – a narrow, horizontal window above a countertop or a six-sided one over the kitchen sink can add immediate interest and appeal.

Giving this high-volume space a more inviting look by adding an illusion of wide open space and a lighter aura does not have to be difficult. Following some or all of these suggestions will help you achieve this look in your decor. The great aspect of this is that many of these suggestions can also be used in other areas of your home.