You spend a lot of your time in the kitchen when you are at home, so why not make it a place you actually want to be? Making your kitchen even more stylish is easy to do when you know how. You may have been put off from making changes to your kitchen previously as you thought it would be inconvenient and costly. However, you will soon find that there are lots of ways you can elevate the look of your kitchen to make it more stylish.
Paint the Cabinets or Change Them Completely
If you are happy with the size and layout of your cabinets, but you are not happy with how they look, then change them. You can do this by painting cabinet doors or by adding new doors onto existing units. If you are painting cabinet doors, you need to prepare them correctly. To add a finishing touch, you may wish to add new handles to painted cabinet doors. If you have decided to replace the cabinet doors, then make sure they fit. Older cabinets can be larger and sometimes deeper than new cabinets. Also, shop around for ex-display units, as you may be able to purchase the doors separately.
Add New Countertops
Old countertops can look worn, and if they are made from cheap products, they can end up warped or even bubbling in some places. Adding new statement granite or quartz countertops from Legacy Countertops can change the look of your kitchen even if you choose not to change or upgrade the cabinets. When you are looking at adding new countertops, always go for quality. Do not compromise, as you will end up purchasing again a lot sooner than you wanted.
Introduce a New Color Scheme
What color are your kitchen walls at the moment? Are they bare and bland? Making a change to the color scheme in your kitchen is one of the easiest and cheapest things you can do. Adding bolder colors or even adding a feature wall can make a huge difference to the look and feel of your kitchen. When you are putting together a color scheme, look at paints and colors that can be easily cleaned and wiped down.
Add Feature Lighting
The lighting in your kitchen can completely alter how a space looks and feels. Sunken spotlights can be good, but if you are not careful, they can get lost in larger ceilings. If you have the space, and the ceiling height, then why not look at statement lights? Statement lights such as droplet chandeliers can hang down and add style to an everyday space. If chandeliers are not your thing, then why not look at upcycled or recycled lights? You could make your own or buy one. There are lights that are made from old kitchen utensils and ones that are made from recycled bottles. Feature lighting and bulbs that change color will make your kitchen much more appealing and stylish.
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