When doing a small kitchen design for an apartment, either a corridor kitchen design or a line layout design will be best to optimize the workflow. The corridor design does have its limits and may not be able to be used if the kitchen is too small. The corridor style kitchen design will minimize the use of countertops in a small kitchen. It also puts the water, electrical and other services all together in a cluster. It will enable you to have access to the appliances all at once without having to walk to the other end of the room.
A corridor apartment kitchen design can have walls on both sides. This design allows you to walk down the middle with tight walls on either side of you. In the corridor design, it is best to keep the sink and dishwasher together since the water supply and drainage will need to be accessible to the dishwasher.
In a small apartment kitchen, you will definitely want to avoid putting as much stuff on the floor as possible. Smaller appliances may fit in the kitchen but just because they are small does not mean they can be placed just anywhere. Minimal appliances will need to be used since a smaller apartment kitchen can not provide space to accommodate the bigger appliances like a large kitchen can. There are tons of compact kitchen items that can be used now. The items that are not used on a regular basis should be stored away. Even smaller 2 seated table sets can be used in a small apartment kitchen design.
Stoves can be built into the counter top of a small apartment kitchen. A mirrored backlash can also create a larger visual appearance for the small countertop spaces in small apartment kitchens. You can use the walls for shelves that can hold up utensils and spice racks. The drawer spaces underneath the main kitchen cabinets can also hold utensils or pot holders. Kitchen appliances should be kept to a minimum. A lot of bulky items make a kitchen look over crowded and junky. Smaller appliances take up a lot less space and can possibly even fit in the cabinets or cupboards for storage.
When renting an apartment, you cannot make any permanent changes but you can personalize the kitchen to your style and taste while you are there. You can purchase an item like a silver trash can or accent rugs. Purchase decor items in colors and textures that you find pleasing to the eye. You can even create a theme for your kitchen with decorative items. The right color tone will give your apartment's kitchen a larger appearance and a more comfortable feel.
Most of the apartment kitchens now are built with an eat-in area. If your kitchen is large enough to have furniture in it for meals, you will need to measure the kitchen and see what size furniture would be appropriate. Always ask your landlord before making any permanent alterations to your small apartment kitchen.
