Add reflective surfacesĪs well as mirror finishes and glossy surfaces, clever kitchen lighting ideas can be key to the success of small kitchen layout ideas. Essentials such as a fridge-freezer, oven and dishwasher are all included in this slim profile kitchen and with sliding, bifold doors, you can seamlessly hide it all away, leaving behind a statement, paneled wall feature.’ 15. Life’s Hidden Kitchen provides everything needed with areas for preparation, cooking and storage. ‘Ever shrinking footprints mean that rooms are now multifunctional combining living, dining and cooking into one space is fast becoming the norm.
‘The most prevalent demand on modern properties is space,’ explains Graeme Smith, head of retail and commercial design at Life Kitchens. The result is an uninterrupted wall finish, which, depending on your door choice, will add an extra dash of color and texture to a small space. A single bank of floor-to-ceiling units (kitted out with storage, cooking, sink, the lot) can magically disappear when not in use thanks to fully retractable doors. For small apartments, open-plan living and teeny-weeny floor plans, consider the option to conceal a one-wall, narrow kitchen from view with sliding doors.
