Henry JohnsonSpring is just around the corner, and that means it will soon be home renovation season. Home improvement projects are often immense undertakings that can bring excitement and stress. Whether you want to replace your cabinets or plan a whole renovation, there are many ways to update your kitchen and bring it into the modern century.
Upgrade Your Kitchen Surfaces
Countertops
Whether your countertops are damaged or outdated, you have a plethora of options to choose from if you would like an upgrade. Marble and granite are popular materials to use, though designers have begun experimenting with everything from brick to concrete to tile. The look of stainless steel and butcher block countertops has also become trendy.
Floors
Don’t forget that your floors are a kitchen surface as well. You can fix chipped tiles or renovate your entire kitchen floor to spruce up the area. Hardwood, tile, and different stone types provide the most natural looks, while laminate flooring allows for more customization.
Make Over Your Kitchen Cabinets and Walls
Cabinets
You can update your existing cabinets with a fresh coat of paint or by staining, glazing, laminating, or lacquering them. Allow your style to come through when you’re deciding how to finish your cabinets. Another great way to make cabinets look as good as new is to upgrade the hinges and knobs. You could also remove your cabinets and replace them with open shelves. This trendy design makes the kitchen feel open and frees up wall space.
Walls
If you take out your cabinets, your kitchen may have a great deal of wall space that could use a splash of color. Consider an accent wall near the breakfast corner to bring energy to your space. Furthermore, you can panel your entire kitchen in wood, stone, or brick.
Choose Modern Metal Appliances
You can add splendor to any part of your kitchen with modern metals, but stainless steel or matte black appliances will be most noticeable. Possible lavish upgrades include:
- A smart refrigerator
- A premier kitchen range or cooktop
- A wine fridge
- A coffee bar
- A high-end blender
- A modern toaster
Decorate Your Kitchen
Choose decorations that represent your style. Bring sumptuousness to your kitchen by updating your faucet and sink to match the style of your appliances. You can add pops of color with a decorative backsplash behind your sink or with decorations such as wall hangings, rugs, plants, a coffee cart, chairs and stools, a chandelier, or illuminated countertops.
No matter your style, there are plenty of ways to update your kitchen. Whether you renovate your entire space at once or take it one piece at a time, you may find it helpful to have a plan in place.
