How to create more space in your kitchen
It doesn’t take long for your kitchen to gather clutter. From pots and pans the school forms on the bench – there’s always a need for more room. These handy space saving kitchen ideas will help you create more space in the kitchen (or at least make it look bigger!).
Choose functionality
Functionality is an element of the kitchen that cannot be understated – and one of the best ways to ensure your space is as useful as can be is to choose appliances with technology that make your life (and cooking) easier – and cuts down on the need for multiple appliances. NEFF’s oven range has an array of features that do just that. On top of providing you with the versatility to cook with or without steam depending on your choice of dish, the NEFF built-in oven with Added Steam or Steam Inject includes our revered Slide & Hide® technology, which sees the door disappear under the base of the oven. This is helpful if you’re working with a smaller or tight kitchen space and you won’t knock into a hot oven door when removing your cooking.
If you want to have your oven match your kitchen’s aesthetic, then the Slide & Hide® now comes in our Flex Design range. This range comes in four unique colours – brushed bronze, deep black, metallic silver and anthracite grey. Flex Design also has versatile accessories, like oven trims and handles, that allow you to match your appliances with your kitchen’s aesthetic. How good is that?
Reduce bench clutter
As simple as it sounds, clearing away any unnecessary clutter on your bench or table can significantly improve the look of your space. Whether it’s junk mail, old recipe books or that basket of washing that just never seems to end – putting things away is the trick. However, it should come as no surprise that to put things away, they need to have a home. Whether it’s a designated cupboard, drawer or filing cabinet – give everything a place where they belong.
Have a small appliance cupboard
Another way to expertly reduce clutter is to build or install a dedicated small appliance cupboard to house appliances such as your kettle or toaster. These appliances are often left on a bench or hidden in a cupboard. But by creating a permanent space for them to live, complete with power points and enough ventilation, you won’t have to worry about moving them before or after each use (or hiding them away when you have guests coming!).
Need a space-saving solution for your microwave? Then consider a NEFF combination oven with microwave functionality. It’s the ultimate two-in-one appliance that can serve a multitude of cooking needs. Bonus points for matching the trim and handles with your kitchen’s aesthetics!
Buy hybrid appliances
Buying appliances with multiple uses is a great hack for small kitchen spaces. And whether it’s a multi-function kitchen sink or a hybrid appliance, having two (or three) appliances in one can be a huge space saver. Our built-in oven with microwave function and vented induction cooktop combine two appliances in one, reducing the need for multiple installations. The compact oven means you can defrost and re-heat food like you would in a microwave, as well as bake a cake or cook up a roast for dinner as in a conventional oven. Meanwhile the vented cooktop replaces the need for a bulky rangehood with a sleek cavity in the centre which draws steam and smells away immediately – plus it comes in the new Flex Design range, allowing you to shake up your cooktop’s trim with four distinct colour options.
Open up your bench area
The layout of your kitchen can have a big impact on how much usable space you actually have. For example, if your kitchen has a U-shaped design, there can be a lot of wasted bench space in corners or on areas that are hard to reach. One way to open up your kitchen is to knock out a section and create an island bench or completely remove part of it to transform your kitchen into an L-shaped space.
Give the illusion of space in your kitchen
And lastly – but perhaps one of the most effective ways to create space – is to give the illusion that your kitchen is bigger than it actually is by using features that trick the eye. This might include choosing floor-to-ceiling tiles, installing mirrored cupboards or integrating your appliances behind cabinetry so your kitchen looks sleek and uninterrupted. A built-in NEFF coffee machine is the perfect example of how an appliance can fit seamlessly into your space.
And whether you’re building a new home, renovating your existing one or just looking for some handy tips, these suggestions can help you create more space in your kitchen.
You can book in a free NEFF product demonstration near you to learn more about the full range of NEFF products and see these in person for yourself to best understand how they can bring your dream kitchen to life.
About NEFF
NEFF is a German-engineered kitchen appliance brand, with a product range that includes ovens, cooktops, rangehoods, coffee machines and dishwashers designed to make life in the kitchen a daily pleasure. For people who love to cook, NEFF gives you the tools to create meaningful connections, express your creativity and make memories. Because real life happens in the kitchen.
