KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING
How can you maximize the size of your kitchen without an expensive renovation? These design tricks will make your kitchen appear larger, while not truly modifying the original square footage.
Check out these small kitchen ideas for cabinetry, color schemes, countertops, and more that make a kitchen look and feel spacious.
From embracing the relaxed elegance of British-inspired kitchens to saying goodbye to white cabinetry to (gasp!) rethinking the need of the kitchen triangle, 2025 is the year you forget everything you thought you knew about kitchen design. As Country Living’s resident kitchen trend forecaster, I’ve noticed more and more designers taking a built-over-time approach to kitchens in a way that feels fresh, not fussy. Gone are the days of all-white cook spaces decked out in the latest stainless steel appliances.
Deciding whether to use knobs, pulls, or a combination on your kitchen cabinets and drawers may seem simple in theory, but this small decision actually has a big impact on your kitchen design. Mixing knobs and pulls throughout the kitchen on cabinetry and drawers is seemingly the job of a well-seasoned designer, but with these tips sourced from experts, your kitchen can look just as chic.
Below, we sourced expert insight on mixing and matching hardware in your kitchen, and how to pull off the kitchen theme you’re most looking for.
“It’s easy to dismiss the idea of adding an island to your already compact kitchen if it’s lacking in square footage, but we’re going to suggest that’s exactly what you should do. As long as you don’t eliminate essential walkways, small kitchen islands can significantly enhance the design and functionality of your cooking space. They provide additional countertop work areas and storage opportunities, which are incredibly valuable in tight quarters.”
“Knowing how to organize kitchen countertops properly is key for a functional cooking space. After all, your counters work hard on a daily basis, and no matter how beautiful your cabinetry, or how stylish your countertop is, if your appliances, food, cutlery and pans are all in the wrong place, your kitchen simply isn’t going to do its job and your stress levels are going to remain high”.
