10 Large Features You Should Never Install In A Small Kitchen - Tasting Table

"Even something as simple as your choice of cabinet color can dictate how cramped your space feels. To ensure that you don't have post-purchase regret, we looked to Minnie Bhatt, founder of Minnie Bhatt Design, for help. From the appliances that are eating into precious countertop space to the accessories that are silently stealing the sense of airiness from your small kitchen, she details the large features that she never wants to see in a small kitchen."

"When choosing features for a small kitchen, every decision needs to be driven by practicality. This is especially true when choosing light fixtures. Choose wrong, and the dramatic pendant that was supposed to upgrade your kitchen to showroom-style finesse can actually backfire by disrupting the openness in the space. "Oversized chandeliers or dramatic pendant lights can overpower a compact kitchen, visually lowering the ceiling and creating unnecessary bulk," Minnie Bhatt says."

Small kitchens benefit from intentional selection of fixtures and furnishings to maximize openness and practical flow. Large built-in elements such as floor-to-ceiling pantries, heavy bar stools, and oversized islands can overwhelm compact footprints and crowd walkways. Lighting choices strongly affect perceived volume; oversized chandeliers or dramatic pendants can visually lower ceilings, block sightlines, and create bulky impressions. Appliances and accessories that consume countertop area or reduce airiness should be minimized. Cabinet color and scale influence how cramped a kitchen feels. Prioritize compact, functional, and visually light elements to maintain a sense of space.

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