Spring is upon us and it is usually the preferred time of the year for many homeowners to start making changes to their homes. However, the idea of embarking on a major home improvement can often be rather daunting and possibly quite costly.
Fortunately, you can do many things to update and refresh your home without too much expense or upheaval. If your kitchen requires a bit of an upgrade, there are several ways not only to do this but also to make sure that your kitchen is a true reflection of your personality and makes a statement.
Here are some effective ways to make a statement in your kitchen without the need to actually undertake a complete kitchen makeover:
I. Adding a Splash of Colour
One of the easiest and most instant changes you can make to your kitchen is to add a splash of colour. The good news is that there are actually so many ways to do it. If there is a specific colour that you would like to bring into your kitchen, here are five things you should consider trying:
A. Create a Feature Wall
Did you know that simply changing the colour of one wall can transform the entire kitchen’s look and feel? To do this, you have the option of either painting the wall or using a feature wallpaper. Even some wall art in your preferred colour has the potential to make quite a difference.
B. Repaint Your Kitchen Cabinets
Repainting one or more kitchen cabinets or replacing the current doors with doors in a different colour would be another great option. Whether you decide to have all one colour, or mix and match, it will likely end up looking much better.
C. Bring in a Small Furniture Item
If you have the space in your kitchen, you should consider bringing in a small item of colourful furniture such as a small chest of drawers or a chair, for example. Besides these items having practical use, they can help brighten up at least part of the kitchen.
D. Add Open Shelving
Open shelving on your kitchen walls can become a real feature of the kitchen. It can be curated to tell a story or hold items special to you. As long as the shelving doesn’t become neglected or cluttered, it will help in adding real interest as well as a welcome splash of colour to the kitchen.
E. Accessorise
Accessorising your kitchen is yet another very quick and easy way to make a statement in your kitchen. The good news is that you have the option of changing the theme of your accessories whenever you desire. So, consider adding accessories such as colourful rugs, cushions, curtains, blinds, wall art, or tableware to give your kitchen your desired statement. For your kitchen, you may want to get a polish marble floor.
II. Replace the Kitchen Worktops
Besides adding a splash of colour to the kitchen, another effective way to transform your kitchen quickly and make a bold statement is to replace your kitchen worktops. Today, there’s a stunning range of kitchen worktops in a wide variety of finishes and colours that you can mix or match with the rest of the kitchen.
Even if you don’t change anything else in the kitchen, brand-new worktops can make it have a completely different look, which is a very smart move for an easy kitchen update.
III. Update Your Kitchen Appliances
Updating a few of your small kitchen appliances is another quick and easy way to make a statement in your kitchen. For example, if you were to replace your microwave, toaster, and kettle in either contrasting or matching colours, things would probably look very different very fast.
