With the ever-increasing costs of renting or buying a property, as well as the demand for homes in highly sought-after areas, more often than not, people are having to compromise on size and space.
For those who live in a small apartment, flat, maisonette, studio or house, it can be challenging with the limited amount of available space to create a kitchen that is functional, stylish, practical and that fulfils your needs.
Here we take a look at mini kitchens and how they can be utilised in small properties to maximise available space and create a modern, reliable and stylish culinary haven for any home.
What is a Mini Kitchen?
A mini kitchen is a pre-built, compact kitchen that comes already constructed with appliances and cupboards included, making them extremely simple and quick to install, often taking less than 30 minutes.
These kitchens can be fully customised and are available in different types, styles, colours, layouts, appliances, splashbacks, taps, cupboards, additions and budgets so there is something to suit everyone.
Why Choose a Mini Kitchen?
Mini kitchens are a versatile, durable and cost-effective solution that has been developed to deliver beautiful, unique, purpose-built kitchens that suit every property and meet the needs of homeowners, tenants and landlords.
Some of the many reasons why you should opt for a mini kitchen include;
- They are designed and built with space saving in mind, so they don’t take up much room, especially when compared to standard kitchens.
- Mini kitchens are very durable and made from robust, hard-wearing materials that ensure your kitchen stays looking great for years to come.
- They are easy to clean and maintain using everyday cleaning materials such as microfibre cloths, washing up liquid, kitchen sprays and glass cleaner.
- Mini kitchens are very affordable which makes them ideal for those on a budget.
- They do not require days of costly assembly, construction and installation but can be unpacked and connected to the relevant attachments such as water, so they are ready to use in as little as half an hour.
- Ordering a mini kitchen is extremely convenient, with everything you need in one single order such as the cupboards, splashbacks and appliances. This means no need to order multiple products from different places and then having wait for numerous deliveries.
How to Make the Most of Your Mini Kitchen?
Here are some helpful tips, tricks and advice to help you make the most of your mini kitchen.
- Look at the kitchen space available and use it to plan out where your mini kitchen will go, how much space it will take up and what layout will work best.
- Keep things simple with modern, clean units that will help to give the illusion of extra space.
Be sure to choose a style, material and colours that complement the flooring, walls, and overall aesthetic of the rest of the kitchen and home. - Consider what space-saving hacks can work around the kitchen to optimise the available space such as floating shelves, hooks, draw dividers, carousels and racks.
- Be clever with lighting to make the mini kitchen look and feel brighter, more inviting and high-end. This can be achieved with LED lights in the ceiling as well as under cabinets and along the plinths.
- Make sure that you choose your appliances wisely. Of course, everybody would love a dishwasher, but if you are limited on space and would benefit more from an extra cupboard or a microwave instead, then maybe this is worth considering.
