5 Simple Ways to Make Your Kitchen Look Amazing
Your kitchen is probably one of the most-used rooms of your house, and it’s easy to see it as nothing more than a practical space where food is made and bellies are filled.
Of course if you aspire to having a kitchen that you are enthused by aesthetically, then there are a few ways to elevate it above its mere functionality, so here are just a handful of options to consider implementing.
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Choose great-looking kitchen equipment
First of all, steer clear of the temptation to skimp on the equipment and accessories you add to your kitchen, and instead that little bit more of your budget into products that not only work as intended, but also look good while doing it.
Whether you go that extra mile with a premium refrigerator from a brand like Smeg, or select designer whiskey glasses by Tom Dixon to add to your shelving, being on the lookout for the more eye-catching products from premium brands is definitely worth it in the long run.
Move to a magnetic knife rack
Some kitchen implements are kept out of sight for much of the time, which means that even if they look good, you will never see them. Kitchen knives are a good example of this; they could be kept hidden in a wooden block, or tucked away in a drawer.
If you have spent a significant sum on kitchen knives, why not show them off with a magnetic, wall-mounted storage solution? Brackets for knives with built-in magnets can not only keep knives both on display and out of reach of little hands, but also act as the perfect place to position your other carefully chosen utensils for all to see.
Integrate down lighting to illuminate your worktops
Kitchen counters need to be well lit if you want to see what you are doing when cooking in the evening or early morning. You can achieve this with strip lights that are specifically designed to be mounted on the underside of your cabinet units that sit above worktops and would otherwise partly block any illumination from ceiling lights.
As well as being convenient, this type of lighting is definitely a bonus from an interior design perspective, as it can enhance the atmosphere in the kitchen, as well as highlighting the quality of the fixtures and fittings.
Consider uncovered shelving
Most kitchens feature wall after wall of closed-in cabinets where you can chuck all of your crockery and groceries and then keep it hidden from sight, saving you from the hassle of having to organize everything in a regimented way every day.
Once again, this allows convenience to trump good design, and the alternative route may be far more rewarding. Open, uncovered shelving units are not to be sniffed at, and you do not need to include many to make sure you can showcase your prized porcelain.
Alternatively you could go for a half-measure, by picking kitchen cabinet units that do not have solid doors, but instead feature glass panels. This means that you can see inside without having to worry about dust and everyday grime from getting in.
Repaint old kitchen units & replace tired handles
One of the cheapest ways to give a tired-looking kitchen a new lease of life is simply to paint over the top of the existing units, giving them a sheen of newness without breaking the bank. Even swapping out the handles for new replacements is a great cost-saving, design-improving change.
Most importantly, if you have a budget for your kitchen makeover, try to stick to it, as over-spending is more likely to leave you dissatisfied.
