Small kitchen? Never put a refrigerator here - it will eat up 30% of the space

A refrigerator by the window is a fatal mistake. It blocks natural light and turns the kitchen into a cramped labyrinth.

The optimal location is a corner next to the work area. This will reduce the steps between the sink, stove and food storage.

If the appliances are built-in, choose narrow models that match the facades.

And forget about bulky "two-door monsters" - they steal not only space, but style too.

Here's a life hack: hang a magnetic board on the refrigerator door for notes or knives.

This will save space in drawers and add functionality.

And don't ignore the upper cabinets - use them to store things you rarely need, freeing up the lower tier for your daily routine.

And yes, if the refrigerator is located against the wall, cover its front with a film imitating wood or concrete. Your enemies won't guess where you hide your food!

But what if the kitchen is 6 square meters? Choose a refrigerator that reaches the ceiling - vertical storage will save the situation.

And also, replace cabinet doors with glass ones: visual lightness will trick the brain into believing that there is more space.

And never place the refrigerator next to the stove - the heat will ruin the equipment, and you will be rushing between fire and ice.

The ideal kitchen is a triangle: refrigerator, sink, stove. The distance between them should not exceed 1.5 meters.

If you have to place the refrigerator far away, buy a grocery cart on wheels.

And yes, a magnetic board on the refrigerator is not a whim, but a necessity. You can write a menu, a shopping list or declarations of love to your household on it.

The kitchen will become not only functional, but also soulful.