Small Asian Kitchen Design

Small Asian kitchens are becoming a popular trend especially in the US and UK. Small kitchens can have more potential than a large kitchen especially if it's designed properly. Small Asian kitchen is the busiest part of any home. Whether big or small this room still has its functions and importance. A small Asian kitchen design however, can also be made very effective with some clever ideas and creativity.

The Steps in Designing an Asian Small Kitchen

The first thing to do when designing a small Asian kitchen is to consider your need for the appliances and storage spaces. You can use small appliances like electric shavers, electric knives, electric pans etc. to make life easier and save space.

Wooden flooring is a great option for your small Asian kitchen and even for your regular kitchen. If you have wooden flooring then you will notice a big difference when cooking in your small Asian kitchen. Also, since small Asian kitchens are usually located on small kitchen islands which have limited space you may have to use plastic instead of wooden flooring for two reasons. The first reason is that plastic doesn't hold up well to heat and the second reason is that plastic is a non-fire retardant material and may not look good in an Asian theme kitchen.

Your kitchen island will have lots of space for storage and you should make the most of that. You can use your storage space to store all your small appliances and even your cook books. Wooden flooring gives the feel of warmth which Asian style cabinets and doors can't matching. Steel appliances giving a modern contemporary look can also go well with the wooden floors.

Benefits of Using Light Wood Cabinets

Light wood cabinets give a natural lightness to your Asian kitchen, making it look more spacious. Natural light wood cabinets have great absorbency which helps to keep your room airy and cool. A small dining table or a small refrigerator with no drawers is all that you need. Small refrigerators with a shelf below the door can be used to store small meals while the rest of the space can be used for other things such as small kitchens islands or even just a microwave.

Stainless steel appliances are a must in a small kitchen. Glass doors with lids are the best for such a small kitchen. The best color to go for is white or black. This gives a modern chic feel to your Asian kitchen design. Wood cabinets with all the trimmings can be used as long as they are treated properly so that they don't discolor due to exposure to water and moisture.

Using Light Colored Bamboo Wallpaper

For the walls, you can use light colored bamboo wallpaper. It gives a feeling of warmth to your Asian-themed kitchen and also acts as a protective barrier from water or moisture. Another thing to look for is a darker wooden wall cover. Dark wood cabinets with dark colored woodwork give the kitchen a more Asian theme and would be a great addition to any of your existing metal, glass, or steel appliances giving it a real Asian feel.

For the flooring, you can use hardwood flooring such as bamboo or reed wood flooring. If you are on a tight budget, then bamboo flooring or reed wood flooring can easily be made by yourself. However, the disadvantage of using bamboo or reed flooring is that it is not that easy to keep clean and if it gets too much moisture, it will start to rot quite fast. If you have a bigger budget, then you can use a darker colored floor covering such as ceramic tiles or a darker colored laminate floor covering.