Successful Small Kitchen Remodel - The Correct Layout is the Key

A small kitchen remodel project can be very challenging, particularly when the space you have to work with is limited. At the same time, however, there are many advantages to a kitchen remodel compared to projects involving larger spaces. The main advantage is that a small kitchen costs less to renovate. This is because a kitchen involves many expensive services such as plumbing, garbage disposal, ventilation and extra lighting and electrical needs; hence, the smaller the space the lower the expenses. And, of course, a smaller space makes for a more manageable do-it-yourself project. Small kitchens are those whose floor space measures around 9 feet by 14 feet.

The first thing you have to decide on in your small kitchen project is what layout to use. While there are many small kitchens that are square in shape, most are rectangular. Hence, the best layouts are those which make the best use of available space, including L-shaped and U-shaped, one-wall and galleys. To illustrate, the one-wall design allows unimpeded movement around the kitchen by placing all the major kitchen appliances (refrigerator, stove) along with the sink, in a line along one wall. If you want more counter space, on the other hand, the L-shaped layout, also known as the classic kitchen triangle, gives you that by placing the refrigerator and the range at a roughly right angle to each other with the sink at the center.

When picking the layout that is right for your sskitchen remodel, you have to decide exactly what you want in a kitchen, since you will have to sacrifice certain features. Is storage more important to you than counter space? You also need to make space-saving decisions such as deciding whether you need a side-by-side refrigerator or a big double sink. The correct layout is vital to the success of your DIY kitchen remodel project.

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