When planning your kitchen area,
extend the cupboard height all the way
to the ceiling. You may have to use a
step-ladder to access the top shelves,
but you will elude the frustration
of standard-height cabinets, which
end about 30 centimetres below the
customary ceiling height. A built-in or
fold-down worktop can, for example,
double up as a kitchen table and a
kitchen counter top. With a knee-hole
underneath, it could also become a
desk, if required.
Open-plan planning
Where possible, one can substitute
traditional walls with half-height walls
or movable room dividers. The larger
the open-plan area, the less restricted
one will feel. It is also essential to
allow maximum natural light into a
small space. To achieve this, use glass
doors, big windows, skylights or large
doors that can stand wide open during
summer. This will bring the outdoors in
and help make your small space seem
bigger.
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Loft living
Incorporating a loft in your space if your
ceiling height allows it, could also be a
great advantage in providing an extra
level for living. Make sure, however, that
the areas underneath the loft are easily
accessible with the available ceiling
height. Bedroom spaces and bathrooms
will be best suited for this space.
Small spaces can be fun, creative and
made to suit any need. It just takes a
little out-of-the-box thinking and clever
application. Take the time to look at
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