The seasons are changing and, with them, a lot of people are looking to transform spaces in the home. The kitchen is often one of the spots first considered, since it’s a space that the whole household uses and we spend so much time in there, preparing food, eating, washing up, and the like. However, you don’t need a complete restyle to transform the look of your kitchen. Here are a few changes that can switch up its aesthetic alone.
A dash of color makes a big difference
You don’t need to go replacing anything if you’re happy with how everything works in the kitchen and you just want an aesthetic change. Sites like dulux.com.au offer a range of specific tips and colors of paint that work best for the cabinetry and the backsplash if a dash of color is all you need to rejuvenate your kitchen and breathe some new life into it.
Watch where you work
One of the biggest contributing factors to the aesthetic of a kitchen is the worktop. There is all manner of worktops you can take a closer look at, including wood, laminate, granite, stone, and much more. Each of them offers some functionality, too, but you should make sure you at least choose one that is easy to clean and not likely to stain easily, due to how much mess can be made in a kitchen.
Floor it
Kitchens tend to have a lot of floor space since most of them, at least those without an island, keep the furnishings and fixtures to the walls. As such, investing in a new floor, such as epoxy concrete from brackdesigns.com.au can completely change the look, offering a much more modern and minimalist look. Floors bring the added benefits of offering practical advantages, as well, such as how epoxy concrete is much more resilient and easier to clean than most floors.
Offer a little more space
There are many reasons to invest in a kitchen remodel, but one that can completely change the look and feel of the space is rearranging the workspaces. For instance, reducing the worktop and cabinetry to instead create an island can make a kitchen feel a lot more spacious and lighter, and can also help deal with the issue of clutter.
Light it up
Instead of changing what’s there or moving things around, you can also make a few additions that can help you change the look of the kitchen. Changing the lighting can work by either opening up the windows to more natural light with window treatments or by looking at accent lighting options from teams like beaconlighting.com.au. One popular method is to add recessed lighting under cabinets to help brighten up the task areas in the kitchen, for instance.
Any one of the changes above can offer a marked transformation for the kitchen. However, if you can combine one or two, then you can completely change how the room feels, as well. Consider your budget and which options best fit into it.
These are such great tips for people with older kitchens like me. I know I need to remake it but some of these tips can be a quick fix.
ReplyDeleteWe have been wanting to change the lighting in the kitchen! I hope we can at some point.
ReplyDeleteYou make good and simple points. Not so easy in a small apartment, but hopefully I can use thee ideas when I move to Florida!
ReplyDeleteI find that even switching out the light bulbs can help the look of the kitchen.
ReplyDeleteI definitely have to try some of these with our kitchen. I really dislike everything about it.
ReplyDeleteLove your advice. I have a beautiful kitchen with a lot of space. The only thing I need to do is to lighten it up!
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing how a few small changes can make a big difference in the kitchen and the rest of the house.
ReplyDeleteThis is perfect! I have plan of renovating my kitchen and follow these tips during the renovation. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI made sure our kitchen has good lighting and is very well ventilated. I also have lots of shelving to keep things organized and tidy looking. I would like to have new flooring though. We'll see if we have the budget for it.
ReplyDeleteI think lighting and color are both very important in a kitchen.
ReplyDeleteGreat tips! We just recently did a kitchen remodel. Not huge, but changed the flooring, lighting, and counter tops/backsplash and it made a WORLD of difference!
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful tips. I especially like the more lighting tip. A little color can make a big difference for sure. Thanks for sharing these tips.
ReplyDeleteI love these ideas. I could really use a revamp on my kitchen.
ReplyDeleteWe recently painted our kitchen and I would like to add some more final touches. I'll have to work on some of these.
ReplyDeleteSuch great tips, color can make so much of a difference!
ReplyDeleteGlad to read these tips, I couldn't agree more with having any enough space.
ReplyDeleteWe are renovating our kitchen and I will make sure to have enough storage to keep it tidy and organize.
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