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LIGHTING                                                                                                                                        INTERIORS INSIDER



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      Starting 1st October                                                                                                           to make a small

                                                                                                                                 kitchen feel bigger



                                                                                                      Read on for quick and easy ways to make the heart of your
                                                                                                                    home feel more spacious.






                                                                                                                                     Mix whites and woods
                                                                                                                                     For a bright, Scandi-inspired feel, pair white
                                                                                                                                     walls and cabinets with warm wooden
                                                                                                                               worksurfaces and flooring. This combination feels
                                                                                                                               airy and offers the illusion of light and space, while
                                                                                                                               the wood adds warmth, colour and texture without
                                                                                                                               imposing on the space.



                                                                                                                                          Clever panelling
                                                                                                                                          Panelling is all the rage, and certain
                                                                                                                                          kinds  of  panelling  can  create  the
                                                                                                                                   feeling of space. Country cottage-style
                                                                                                                                   tongue-and-groove panelling is a great
                                                                                                                                   choice for small kitchens, as it elongates the
                                                                                                                                   walls and helps the space to feel taller.

                                                                                                                                          Keep tiles simple
                                                                                                                                          If you’re tiling, opt for styles in
                                                                                                                                          pale, natural tones, or choose tiles
                                                                                                                                   that are super glossy and highly reflective
                                                                                                                                   to  bounce  the  light  around  the  room.
                                                                                                  any homes come with a kitchen that’s   Whatever  you  choose,  remember  that
                                                                                                  more compact than capacious – but   intricate patterns and smaller styles will
                                                                                            Mthe  good  news  is,  you  don’t  need  a   close in the space. This applies to floor tiles
                                                                                            humongous space to make sure that the kitchen   too; however pretty a patterned floor is, it
                                                                                            feels like the heart of your home. However large   will only serve to make your small kitchen
                                              116 Raeburn Place Edinburgh  EH4 1HG          your property is, we’ve got the tips to make sure   feel even more compact, while small tiles
                                                          Tel: 0131 225 2888                your kitchen feels airy and roomy.     will highlight grout lines.
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