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EP69 How To Make Your Small Kitchen Feel Bigger
Hello, I’m back this week with a little love for the small but mighty kitchen. If your kitchen didn’t get top billing—this episode is for you. Kitchens often have to work the hardest in the home, and when expanding isn’t an option, it’s all about making the most of what you have.
Today, I’m sharing practical tips and a few interior design solutions to help you make your small kitchen feel bigger, brighter, and better.
We’ll chat through:
Lighting that flatters and functions – from hidden LEDs to layered lighting plans that bring warmth and brightness even to windowless kitchens.
Layout love – why your floor plan is your best friend, how to test different configurations, and why every centimetre counts.
Optical illusions – reflective surfaces, continuous flooring, and mirrored splashbacks that trick the eye and stretch the space.
Storage (of course!) – deep drawers over cupboards, slim pull-out ladders, and even those genius kick drawers you might not have considered.
Breaking the boundaries – how to borrow light and sightlines from adjacent rooms without knocking down all the walls.
If you’ve got a small kitchen, don’t despair—you’re in the right place.
I’ll see you inside!
Other Useful Resources: HOW TO PLAN YOUR DREAM KITCHEN MASTERCLASS: https://www.southplacestudio.com/masterclasses/p/masterclass-how-to-plan-your-dream-kitchen
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PLEASE CAST YOUR KIND VOTES HERE!
This podcast has been shortlisted for a UFurnish Home Award in the Best Interior Content Creator Category.
https://homeawards.ufurnish.com/2026/en/page/vote?nomination=9fce-tash-south
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Hi, I’m Tash South — interior designer, renovation consultant, and founder of South Place Studio.
In this podcast, I share practical renovation advice, along with deeper insights into home and belonging.
If you’d like more resources and support, head to:
https://www.southplacestudio.com/freebies
If you’re navigating your own renovation, my RenoVersity programme offers a structured, guided and thoughtful approach to renovating with clarity, confidence and intention https://www.southplacestudio.com/renoversity
Or if you want to get social, you can find us here:
Instagram: @southplacestudio
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/south-place-studio
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/southplacestudio
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By Tash SouthHello, I’m back this week with a little love for the small but mighty kitchen. If your kitchen didn’t get top billing—this episode is for you. Kitchens often have to work the hardest in the home, and when expanding isn’t an option, it’s all about making the most of what you have.
Today, I’m sharing practical tips and a few interior design solutions to help you make your small kitchen feel bigger, brighter, and better.
We’ll chat through:
Lighting that flatters and functions – from hidden LEDs to layered lighting plans that bring warmth and brightness even to windowless kitchens.
Layout love – why your floor plan is your best friend, how to test different configurations, and why every centimetre counts.
Optical illusions – reflective surfaces, continuous flooring, and mirrored splashbacks that trick the eye and stretch the space.
Storage (of course!) – deep drawers over cupboards, slim pull-out ladders, and even those genius kick drawers you might not have considered.
Breaking the boundaries – how to borrow light and sightlines from adjacent rooms without knocking down all the walls.
If you’ve got a small kitchen, don’t despair—you’re in the right place.
I’ll see you inside!
Other Useful Resources: HOW TO PLAN YOUR DREAM KITCHEN MASTERCLASS: https://www.southplacestudio.com/masterclasses/p/masterclass-how-to-plan-your-dream-kitchen
*******************
PLEASE CAST YOUR KIND VOTES HERE!
This podcast has been shortlisted for a UFurnish Home Award in the Best Interior Content Creator Category.
https://homeawards.ufurnish.com/2026/en/page/vote?nomination=9fce-tash-south
*******************
Hi, I’m Tash South — interior designer, renovation consultant, and founder of South Place Studio.
In this podcast, I share practical renovation advice, along with deeper insights into home and belonging.
If you’d like more resources and support, head to:
https://www.southplacestudio.com/freebies
If you’re navigating your own renovation, my RenoVersity programme offers a structured, guided and thoughtful approach to renovating with clarity, confidence and intention https://www.southplacestudio.com/renoversity
Or if you want to get social, you can find us here:
Instagram: @southplacestudio
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/south-place-studio
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/southplacestudio