7 No-Reno Ways to Add More Space to a Cramped Kitchen, According to Interior Designers

Some kitchens are big, bright, and airy — a place people want to gather, whether it be for food or for fun. Others are small, dark, and cramped, and for one reason or another, knocking down walls and reconfiguring layouts isn’t always realistic. If you find yourself stuck with a less than desirable kitchen, before you accept a life of cooking solo while everyone hangs out in the living room — or not cooking at all and just pretending the kitchen doesn’t exist — you should know that these dramatic steps aren’t your only options for adding space to your kitchen.

There are plenty of interior designer tricks to make a closed kitchen feel more open, no renovations required —  below, you’ll find seven of them. Here’s what the experts recommend to work magic on your layout (without actually changing your floor plan).