We spend so much time in our kitchens: cooking, eating, entertaining, why not make them extra special by adding little details that make a big difference. Here are just a few ideas that can update an old kitchen or help transform a new one.
- Make the most of your hardware. Pick out handles, pulls, and hinges that create interest as well as provide function. This is a small way to add color, metallic, or innovation to the kitchen. Plus they are interchangeable if you want a new look down the road.
- Lighting always enhances a space. For a kitchen you can get some nice effects without having to do much construction work. Under-cabinet and soffit lighting can add additional light and drama to a space with little hassle. You can brighten up your workspace with under-cabinet lighting and brighten the overall room with lighting above the cabinets.
- Glass front cabinets offer a decorative cabinetry element as well as a display space. You can easily add color to a neutral design by placing colorful accessories behind the glass, such as decorative glasses, dishes, vases, etc. This also allows you to change your displays as often as you like.
- Add variety to your cabinetry. Try changing the finish or color of the island or a standalone bar to accent the rest of the kitchen cabinetry and counter top. Also think of a different counter top material as well. Keeping the same door style and cabinetry design makes a cohesive design but the color change adds just enough variety.
- Explore new products such as cork or bamboo flooring, wood or bamboo for an island or bar counter or recycled glass counter tops for a contemporary look that is current with the design market trends.
This kitchen uses a different color cabinetry and countertop on the island to contrast the perimeter design and create a focal point for the kitchen. Metallic stools accent the stainless appliances elsewhere in the kitchen
So the next time you think about a quick kitchen face-lift or a total overhaul, keep these little details in mind because they can really bring your design to life.
