The document provides creative ideas for renovating small kitchens, focusing on maximizing space while maintaining style. It highlights the importance of decluttering, utilizing natural light, and innovative storage solutions to enhance functionality. Additionally, it mentions compliance with government regulations for commercial kitchens in Australia and offers resources for further assistance.

1. Great Ideas For Small
Kitchen Renovations

2. Kitchen renovations in small spaces could be a
real challenge to a designer, sometimes even
more compared to large spaces. This is in
particular takes even a more complex turn when
you've got to add style and storage into the
already tight quarters presented by the typical
kitchen. The challenge is to balance function
with elegance.

3. If you're designing a small commercial kitchen, you'll be
required to comply with a variety of government
regulations. For example, in some parts of Australia, if
your commercial kitchen is being run from a residential
address you might need obtain a Home Occupation
Licence from your local Council. A visit to the Australian
Business Licence and Information Service (ABLIS)
website would be of assistance in terms of finding out the
government approvals, licences, permits, guidelines and
standards you require to meet.
Read on to discover how to maximize that small kitchen
space you've got and in the process add some elegance to
your kitchen.

4. Declutter Kitchen Using A Suitable Appliance Garage
The less clutter you've got on the countertops, the
more roomy your kitchen space would seem.
Create and improvise storage space between the
lower and upper cabinets by adding some doors.
Utilize the cubby for holding your small kitchen
appliances.

5. Countertop Creativity
Carefully designed details will always give your
small kitchen a style that stands out. For
example, granite-look laminate countertops will
pair extremely well with cabinetry in classic
white giving the illusion of space.

6. Creative Usage Of Space
Innovative stow-and-go approaches are a necessity
in a small kitchen. For example, a rolling cart
tuck could neatly slide under your kitchen island
to provide extra workspace whenever needed.
The rolling cart may be wheeled throughout the
entire kitchen to offer multiple cooks additional
room.

7. Natural Light Backsplash
A kitchen that is well-lit feels larger than one that is dark.
Natural light always has better light outcomes than
fluorescents any day. Keep any form of window treatments
(blinds, shades, curtains) to a minimum so as to let in
most of the natural light, particularly during the day.
Glass-Front Doors For Cabinets
Having glass-front cabinets ensures your small kitchen
remains airy and well lit. In case the idea of having all
your dishware on open display doesn't appeal to you,
installing frosted glass-front doors may achieve a similar
outcome.

8. Two-Tone Cabinetry
Add character to your small kitchen through
painting your kitchen island an unusual colour
from the rest of your cabinetry. Pick light-color
stains or bright colours to ensure the island's
tone doesn't weigh down too heavily on your
small space.

9. Cabinet Doors To The Ceiling
When you've got a cabinet tightly tucked into a
corner, utilize a vertical hinge mechanism so
that your door doesn't have to bang into the
nearby wall. This way, your cabinet door lifts
upwards and conveniently out of the way.
However, safety may be a concern here. The
Building Code of Australia (BCA) sets minimum
safety regulations for all dwellings.

10. Resources:
http://www.romarreformas.com/
http://ezinearticles.com/?Great-Ideas-For-
Small-Kitchen-Renovations&id=8949335

11. Thank you for reading!