One of the main limitations of apartments compared to houses is that they tend to be smaller, so it is crucial to take advantage of every available inch. This becomes especially important in the case of kitchens, an environment in which we need the greatest amount of space to work comfortably or have a pleasant place to eat with our family or friends. For this reason, in this article we show you some of the rising trends for the decoration and organization of functional kitchens for apartments.
Taking advantage of vertical surfaces
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Taking advantage of vertical surfaces
You may not have an excessively large kitchen, but why not take advantage of the space upstairs? Tall cabinets and cabinets that reach the ceiling will give you valuable storage space that won’t take up room to move around.
The convenience of light tones
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The convenience of light tones
If you have a somewhat reduced space, another infallible ally will be to opt for a light color not only for the walls but also for the cabinets and kitchen furniture. In this way you will make your kitchen look larger and more spacious.
Not necessarily everything should be white
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Not necessarily everything should be white
Although it is a classic option, a completely white kitchen can be unoriginal in terms of decoration, so you can add small details in light tones, or even in more sophisticated ones such as green or blue if you are looking to incorporate current decorative trends.
A bar to integrate the kitchen with the living room
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A bar to integrate the kitchen with the living room
A very practical idea for apartments is to have a bar that serves as a transition from the kitchen to the living room. These breakfast nooks serve to give more “fluidity” to the space, and provide a feeling of greater spaciousness.
Lighting, always important
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Lighting, always important
Whenever we think regarding how to make the most of the surface of an environment, lighting will be a very logical answer. Choosing warm light that comes from a variety of focal points will go a long way in making a space appear larger.
Furniture is simplified
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Furniture is simplified
A rising trend in kitchen decoration is multifunctional and simple furniture, with designs minimalists. These pieces of furniture seek to provide storage space in a practical and elegant way.
Auxiliary, functional and decorative tables
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Auxiliary, functional and decorative tables
Another element that stands out in the latest decorative trends for kitchens are the auxiliary tables, which in addition to looking good provide a practical solution to have more space to work in the kitchen.
Shelves instead of cabinets
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Shelves instead of cabinets
Floating shelves are another very interesting idea to incorporate, since they will allow you to place visible elements that can fulfill a function and also be decorative (a nice coffee maker, a set of knives), while taking up the bare minimum and being more lighter than cabinets.
Less is more
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Less is more
Is premise it’s almost always convenient, but in an environment like the kitchen even more so. If you limit yourself to incorporating what you need, yes or yes, you will not stress yourself thinking regarding the decoration and at the same time you will achieve a functional environment without making much effort.
Incorporate your personal imprint
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Incorporate your personal imprint
As always, it will be interesting for the kitchen to be an environment that inspires you and stimulates your creativity, so you can try to decorate it in such a way that it reflects your personality to the fullest.