Easy Kitchen Design Tips To Implement

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Rockville / 03-02-2016

Your kitchen is one of the most-utilized multifunctional rooms in your home. Its versatility is unmatched as it allows family members to enjoy meals, entertain guests and prepare food in the same space. If you think that it’s time to give your kitchen a new look, here are some design tips that are easy to implement – you can get started right away!

Repaint or Remove Unwanted Cabinets

If you currently have an all-white kitchen design, you can give it a new modern look by painting the front of the island bench and bottom cabinets in contrasting darker colors like black or charcoal. If you feel that your cabinets are giving the kitchen a heavy look, an easy solution is to remove some of its upper cabinet doors. This will open up the look of that space, and allow you to display some of your best decorator or crockery items. If the hinge holes become visible, don’t forget to paint them.

Replace an Outdated Benchtop

new benchtop quartz materialIn modern times, opting for a square-edge stone benchtop is one of the easiest ways to update your kitchen’s design. If you are trying to keep the cost down, choose a quartz product that is approximately 20mm thick. Alternatively, you have the means to splurge; natural stone are definitely great options to consider. While you’re at it and you noticed that an old large sink is not frequently being used, go smaller by adding extra bench space instead.

Install a Modern Splashback

You can consider replacing old patterned tiles with modern ones or painting over them with the appropriate type of paint. If you chose the latter, ensure that you clean it thoroughly and coat the surface with primer after that. Nowadays, glass splashbacks are really the worth the investments as they offer a modern and streamlined look. If you own a small-sized kitchen, mirrored splashbacks are much more ideal as they reflect more light and create the illusion of more space.

Install New Shelves

If you are not keen on the idea of removing your kitchen cabinet doors, simply put up additional shelves to achieve that visual effect that you had in mind. With these open shelves, you can display more décor elements. If you currently place items such as cookbook collections, pot plants and vintage cookware on your kitchen counter, shelves give you the opportunity to free up space to achieve a less cluttered look and even create more space for food prep.

Install Shutters

stylish blinds for kitchensMany homeowners tend to forget the importance of window treatments until they realize that they can be seen by passers-by or neighbors. If you like to spend your weekends wearing your favorite PJs, you might have a problem, so to solve these temporary privacy issues, you can install shutters or blinds that can be operated with a simple tilt of a wand. Easy, isn’t it? In addition, these treatments can add to your kitchen’s aesthetic appeal too!

Replace Boring Lighting

Lighting can form an important part of design style around your home, kitchen included, and that’s why you should keep your eyes peeled for interesting lights that can add to your kitchen’s design. When it comes to kitchen interior décor copper scones for example, they can be pretty eye-catching . If you prefer a style that focuses on industrial and rustic elements, simply head to a local vintage store to find good-looking light fixtures.

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