If you live in Singapore, you would know that kitchens are typically small little rooms that are often dark, dank, and a little messy. But with the rise of pretty looking kitchens on the media, these gorgeous spaces are no longer confined to those living in huge bungalows, but appeal to those who live in HDBs and condominiums as well. Whether you’re a first time home owner looking to be inspired for your brand new kitchen space, or whether you’re looking for ways to refresh an old one, here are 5 different ways to bring stylish Singapore interior design to your kitchen.
1) Find colourful fridges
If your kitchen is going all white to visually maximise your space, consider installing a colourful fridge. It’ll bring a pop of colour to your kitchen without compromising on practicality. While not widely available in Singapore, these gorgeous cuboids will accent your kitchen, giving it a unique vibe. Otherwise, a common bright colour we see from most brands is a sophisticated shade of red that is sure to bring an extra oomph to your kitchen’s design.
2) For the condiment fanatic
Cook often? Then you’re more likely to be a condiment fanatic than the rest of us. Proudly show off your condiment collection on open shelving. That will not only draw some interest to your mad chef skills, but also allow you to reach for your most used condiments in a jiffy. Who says interior design can’t be practical too?
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3) You are not an island (but you can have one)
Following the studio apartment trend, kitchen islands have been making waves in the interior design scene in Singapore and countries with smaller floor space. Kitchen islands can be used for a variety of purposes: food preparation, dining table, or even a common work space for you and the kids. If you’re looking to live in a pseudo-studio HDB or condominium, kitchen islands are also known to be great at separating the space between your kitchen and the living room. And if you’re thinking of maximising your storage space, consider getting one with an in-built cupboard like this one.
4) Hang up your pots
Yes, we know that our HDB flats are getting smaller despite the sky-high prices. But that doesn’t mean that we can’t store our things right. Instead of putting your pots and pans away in a small, dingy cupboard, why not hang them up to dry over the sink? This saves you storage space for other things, and also helps you air your pots and pans so that they are nice and dry by the time you’re ready to cook up a storm.
5) Accent your kitchen
Some people have that one colour they really like. If you’re one of those people, try accenting your kitchen with it. Otherwise, if you’re looking to make your kitchen a more “food themed” place, try red, yellow, orange, and green. These colours are psychologically linked to inducing appetites and packs a punch in the style department.
Interior design for your kitchen in a small HDB or condominium may sound tough with all the practical components, but if you follow these little tricks, you could get a great kitchen to prepare your delicious meals in. Bon appétit!
