Decorating a small kitchen with antique reproduced glass or ceramic hardware

If you are trying to design and maximize your small kitchen, then there are some great decorating and planning ideas that might help. The National Kitchen and Bath
association defines a 150sq feet kitchen as a small one. To design and make this a practical working kitchen is quite a challenge, but with a few tips and suggestions this might be an easier task. Changing the layout of the tiles to make the kitchen look bigger or buying space saver appliances that do not dwarf the room are some of the primary changes. Additionally a few minor changes like the lighting or even the color of the cabinets and walls makes a significant difference. choose brightlights to suit the space and also light colors so that they make the space look airy and large.

Finally the cabinetry. Look for cabinets that are made of frosted or regular glass. Try to fix knobs and pulls which are small and more apt for a smaller space. Check out companies like Amerock Company or Carol Beachs collection for various patterns like fruits and vegetables, in ceramic, glass,gemstone or even handblown glass cabinet hardware. Adding metal door pulls, hinges or knobs which come in various colors. You will also find antique reproduced glass knobs, pulls and handles for a unique look. Having a kitchen island in this area will serve the purpose of an eat-in kitchen as well as a storage unit. Top it off with a granite slab and it makes for easy cleaning and gives it a fancy look.

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Top-Knobs-M175 Newton furniture-ring pull 1 1/2″ in German Bronze
Top-Knobs-M140 Tuscany cabinet-large drop handle 8 13/16″ CC in German Bronze

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