2. Enlarge with optical illusions
Draw the eye upward with vertical lines in the backsplash or wall, or by placing decorative items atop the cabinets. Similarly, slender furnishings and clean lines work to extend the space. A bright kitchen fl ooded with light completes the bigger look, so keep windows bare or use minimal window treatments for privacy. If the kitchen doesn't have a window, add plenty of task and ambient lighting to keep things bright.