One of the most expensive interior rooms in the house to renovate in terms of square footage, after the bathroom, is the kitchen. However, if a refurbishment isn't in your plans, here are five simple and effective ways from our interior designer to breathe new life into your kitchen.
1. Add some nature
In this image, a trio of cutting boards and a few plants bring a touch of design while giving a warmer aspect to the white cabinets. For decades, interior designers have noticed that cabinets are designed with wood, be it maple, cherry, oak or pine. The advantages of solid wood are first and foremost its strength as well as its durability. This type of material choice is considered a long-term investment for both interior designer and homeowner. Since their performance and style lasts over time, there is no need to change them. The buzz for white kitchens has increased dramatically in recent years. This type of design is sleek and lasts over the years. However, if you have a kitchen dating from the 1990s, it is possible to simply repaint the doors and cabinets in white while keeping a little touch of wood. The mixture of the two, white and wood, gives a second life to your kitchen.
A slight variation on white here, warm grey. Do not hesitate to repaint your solid wood cabinets! The result will be breathtaking.
2. Update your cabinet doors
If you want to give a second life to your kitchen without changing its configuration and without demolishing everything, the trick of our interior designer is to simply change the doors can be an alternative. The ''shaker'' panel style is sophisticated yet simplistic at the same time. It is a simple door, trimmed with a raised surround. We now discover them with new colors, such as navy blue, blue and black.
Interior designers have noticed a craze for straight, smooth doors on which matte or glossy finishes are applied. This type of cut belongs especially to the modern style but it can also be arranged with more detailed doors.
3. Update your hardware
A unique kitchen stands out for its details. Changing certain hardware items in your kitchen can have a huge impact on its overall look. The handles as well as the faucets are sought-after elements that set the tone of style in the room. Updating these jewels is an inexpensive alternative compared to completely renovating cabinet panels and cabinets.
4. Open spaces
Not so long ago, kitchens were isolated rooms from the rest of the house. Now interior designers are witnessing a major revival, with the kitchen at the center of living space. This centerpiece becomes an important asset when renovating. No more kitchens between four walls, we design instead an open room on the ground floor, with a panoramic view of the outside landscape.
5. Add a touch of ''Chic''
Appliance manufacturers are incorporating new metals into their design, which is a good thing for interior designers and homeowners alike. We see hot brass, gold and rose gold added to devices. In this image, the ''Wolf'' range control knobs are converted to gold-plated metal bezels. We also saw these kinds of details from plumbing suppliers, in kitchen and bathroom faucets for example. It is in such simple details that you can find the unique touch to successfully renovate your kitchen.
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