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15 Brilliant Ways To Refresh A Small HDB Kitchen

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15 Brilliant Ways To Refresh A Small HDB Kitchen

Space-enhancing tips and tricks to update your kitchen

August 26, 2022
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If you’re looking to give your kitchen an update, here are some Singapore homes with gorgeous, modern-looking kitchens – guaranteed to give you fresh ideas for your own space.

We’ve chosen these kitchen renovation ideas based on how much space they save and the ingenious way they use space in small homes.

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15 Brilliant Ways To Refresh A Small HDB Kitchen
1. Opt For A Built-In Table
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If you don’t cook often, a small corner is probably all you need for a kitchen in your home. You can also make it more spacious by keeping it in a simple monochrome theme. For this home, the splashes of black help add depth to the white kitchen.

Because this homeowner lives on her own, she opted for a small built-in dining table table to save space.

(Design: The Interarch Design)
2. Use Open Shelves
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The stretch of laminate complements the white theme of the kitchen, adding some warmth to the space. Use open shelves rather than built-in cabinets to give your kitchen a spacious look. Bulky built-in cabinets tend to shrink spaces.

(Design: Fuse Concept)
3. Customise To Fit Your Needs
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These owners turned their kitchen into a design feature. Also great for homeowners who don’t cook often, this dry-kitchen with an island counter-top is an easy space-saving solution. The designer created cabinetry with compartments to store various appliances, including the short and stout SMEG fridge.

(Interior designer: Story of Us)
4. Pick Materials That Make It Easy For You
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Want something simple and easy to clean? This is the perfect kitchen for you. Easy-to-clean stainless steel backsplashes grace both sides of the kitchen, while the white cabinetry keeps the kitchen looking simple and elegant.

(Interior designer: Spacedge Designs)
5. Don't Forget The Doors
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If you want to incorporate some design elements into your minimalist kitchen, why not use the door? This owner’s kitchen doors have a unique cut-out shape, making it an eye-catching piece in the kitchen.

(Interior designer: Three-D Conceptwerke)
6. Tuck It All Away
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This genius tuck-away kitchen is hidden from sight once the owner shut the doors, leaving him with more space for his living room.

(Interior designer: The Association)
7. Create A Kitchen That Will Last A Lifetime
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The kitchen was kept simple with concrete-look laminates and wood flooring. Rather than creating fancy features, the owners decided to invest more into the quality of the material. The scratch and water resistant laminates, stainless steel countertops and backsplash make the space easy to clean.

(Interior designer: Design Rebirth)
8. Want Wall-Mounted Shelves? Pick Materials Wisely
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Practical wall-mounted shelves and cabinets mean plenty of storage space, while the rich colours of the materials used in the kitchen help lift the simplicity of the design. Tip: If you want closed cabinets in your kitchen, choose one with translucent or transparent doors! They help keep the space looking light and spacious.

(Interior designer: Mong Design Studio)
9. Keep The Wet And Dry Kitchens Separate
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Though not common, keeping the wet and dry kitchen separated can help make life easier. Hiding the wet area behind a glass door helps keep out pungent cooking smells. Bringing the dining area, fridge and pantry outside makes everyday habits, like morning coffee and tea, much more convenient for the family.

(Interior designer: The Association)
10. Make It Highly Convertible
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Encase the kitchen with glass, with windows on one side atop a half-wall. Go for bi-fold windows, and get a counter installed against the half-wall, so it can double as a kitchen island when the windows are open. Use aluminium for the window and door frames.

11. Think Outside The Box With Utensil Racks
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Get preferably stainless steel ones to resist rusting or paint the panels to protect it. Just add simple S-hooks and you’re good to go. It acts as a hanging rack for cookware and tools, as well as a decorative element in a simple kitchen.

12. Make Certain Elements Unique
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For the design of this customised kitchen island cum dining table, the designer used steel beams for the L-shape frame and technical wood for the surfaces. The casters are fixed, but they give the kitchen island the effect of lightness and mobility.

13. Consider A Hideaway Pantry
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You’ll need a very strong support for the door. A pivot hinge is best, as it relies on the strength of the floor to bear the weight. On the inside, install rows of stainless steel U-channels that are wide enough to house condiments. As for the pantry, it’s good to have depth so you can store bigger items.

14. Don't Go For Conventional Countertops
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There should be no obvious joint lines on a countertop surface, as dirt and bacteria can get trapped in them. For a sloping, angled design such as the one pictured, your best bet would be solid surface, as the material is virtually seamless and can be moulded into any shape.

15. Get A Scribble Wall
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If you want a chalkboard wall that is also magnetic, install a magnetic metal sheet (definitely more effective than coats of magnetic paint) and spray it with chalkboard paint. A simple, but clever 2-in-1 idea! Also, chalkboard paint is available in a variety of colours!

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Text: Louisa Clare Lim/Home & Decor

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