making the most of a small kitchen

[jacobsmummy]

what can i do on the cheap, that will maximise the space in a very small kitchen? theres only 6 cupboards plus fridge and oven. its a square shape but only has one window above the sink. im going to change the cupboard doors to update them but i feel it needs something more, particular lighting? a certain coulor paint? anything!!! thanks dudes

[welshfox]

you can buy things that go on top of the shelves in your cupboards so you get extra shelf space, or the little drawers that clip to the underside of the shelves so make a bit more room.
Make sure you keep the kitchen colour light as a dark colour will make it feel smaller. If you have any wall space, hang a mirror or collection of smaller ones to give the illusion of more space.
As a cheaper alternative to new kitchen doors, why not try covering them with fablon? im sure it'd be a lot cheaper than new doors and its available in a load of designs form b&q and places like that.
If you can get a light fitting that doesnt come form the ceiling much - eg spotlights - it'll make the room seem higher.
Hope that helps? x

[flump1]

Hi jacobsmummy, I too have a small kitchen and I have had to use all available space! I have a wooden ' bridge' built with pine slats that span a gap between two of my cupboards. On the said bridge I have brass hooks and my saucepans, frying pans and colanders all hang neatly in line giving me more cupboard space. I use hooks for mugs on the underside of a cupboard,again another tip to save space ! Good luck with it !