Espaço de Receber da Chef de Cozinha - Marcelo Diniz, Mateus Finzetto e Deise Pucci – CASACOR Franca (18) (Felipe Araújo/CASACOR)
Small kitchens are more prevalent than ever, and this is a
trend that is not likely to disappear any time soon - especially if you live in a
big city . This space requires a lot of practicality and, in addition to the cabinets, if you have a
narrow kitchen , one thing that can help is to use the walls as allies, both in
decoration and also to make the
routine more agile . We know that the challenge is big, but having walls can make things easier. Below, see 7 ways to use
verticalization to your advantage:
Niches and shelves
Cynthia Silva e Estúdio Mineral - Cozinha do Barista. Janelas CASACOR Minas Gerais. (Divulgação/CASACOR)
One way to make better use of space is to install shelves. You can use them to store
dishes, airtight containers, plants and even pans .
Hooks
You can also add some hooks to help with organization. In the Barista Kitchen, by Cynthia Silva and Estúdio Mineral, they were used to place the cups - and it also brought a more artistic atmosphere.
Decorative frames
Estúdio Lapinha. Ada Penna, Júlia Temponi, Gabriela Melo e Mariana Calixto - CASACOR Minas Gerais 2021 (Henrique Queiroga/CASACOR)
Do you feel like your kitchen is boring and want to add a little more charm to the space? Paintings can be a great solution. Choose models that match the kitchen and that are placed in a
space on the wall that is not at risk of being bumped into during construction work. circulation.
Leave the accessories on display
Espaço de Receber da Chef de Cozinha - Marcelo Diniz, Mateus Finzetto e Deise Pucci – CASACOR Franca. (Felipe Araújo/CASACOR)
If you have trouble fitting everything into your cabinets, one tip is to use the wall and counter space to place some
accessories that might otherwise be left out (and still bring a delicate charm to your kitchen). In this project by
Marcelo Diniz , the
spices They also contribute to bringing color and life to the environment.
Use the top of the cabinets
Apartamento de Solteiro com Galeria Gourmet - Fernando Dal Bosco e Mariana Ribeiro. A cozinha é protagonista, com um ar industrial e todas as funcionalidades: um belo fogão, dois fornos, geladeira embutida e o inox sempre bem-vindo. Para um resultado acolhedor, folhagens e hortaliças. (Lio Simas/CASACOR)
Wall cabinets are classic, but if you have a model that leaves a
free space between the ceiling and the wall , you can take advantage of it to include
decorative items or, depending on the size, even some
kitchen element that you don't use often .