Like everything in life, your kitchen too subjected to become “outdated” at some point. Walking into your kitchen and seeing the same old set-up becomes too monotonous and boring. The kitchen area becomes just a space to sit around and eat/cook which is rather a shame, considering how big a role the kitchen plays in your house. There are a good amount of interior designing companies that can give your kitchen a completely new and unique look. But, if you are someone who isn’t looking to burn a significant hole in your pocket, and get the job done yourself, here are some simple tips that can refresh the appearance of your kitchen.
Change the cabinet hardware’s
Changing the cabinet hardware is the simplest and the quickest way to refresh/update your kitchen appearance as per professional designers, and it makes complete sense as well. They do not cost much, and it is a part of your kitchen that you are in constant physical touch with, so a new handle can make significant physical appearance alteration to your drawers. Also, one crucial factor involved in purchasing new hardware is to consider the color combination of the handle and the drawer. People buy “fancy” handles, and they end up being less practical and get out-dated too quickly.
Replace the cabinet doors
Another great and simple step that can significantly improve the appearance of your kitchen is by replacing your old cabinet door with a new one. Replacing the door cabinet can create a large magnitude of difference in the way your kitchen appears. For example, replacing your traditional and older wooden cabinet door with a glass-paneled door can enhance both your kitchen looks and it gives you the option to display your beautiful kitchen bowls and dishes as well.
Paint your cabinet
Since the cabinet is the simplest and easiest way to upgrade your kitchen looks and since it is also one of the primary components of your kitchen, we are focussing on it deliberately. A fresh new look to your cabinet can completely change the way your kitchen appears. Of course, the main factor to consider here is the color combination and effectiveness of the painting technique. Giving your kitchen a fresh new coat of color can transform the looks of your kitchen in a major way without having to spend too much as well. Consider colors like green, yellow or orange that can light up your kitchen appearance, and try to avoid dark colors as much as possible (subjective).
Change the lighting fixtures
Have you ever walked into a restaurant or a café and admired at the beautiful lighting set-ups? Well, it’s not exactly rocket science to implement the same in your kitchen as well. Instead of hanging the same old CFL bulbs in the kitchen, you can use the standard and the old-fashioned Incandescent light bulbs and hang them in strategic places to give your kitchen a classic and unique look. You can look for Antique and Vintage Incandescent bulbs and hang them around your kitchen space as well. These bulbs are inexpensive as well.
Small kitchen appliances can act as decorative pieces
Don’t just treat your kitchen appliances as some piece of equipment’s to use when you get hungry. They can be implemented as a decorative piece to compliment your kitchen appearance, especially the ones that are inexpensive. For example, a colorful toaster or a mixer can add so much more color and freshness to the kitchen, as opposed to the dull and usually black or silver colors that most kitchens have.
Get new drapes
Walking into any kitchen and noticing a dirty window drape is a massive let-down for the majority of the people. It really makes you question the integrity of the entire kitchen in general. Hence, getting a new drape for your kitchen can influence your kitchen looks in a positive way. The color of the drape is an important factor; however, the most crucial factor is to consider the fabric of the drape. Since you deal with a good frequency of water splashing in the kitchen, it is best to avoid drapes with too much fabric to prevent it from getting spoiled due to water exposures.
Above are some simple and cheap ways to freshen up your kitchen’s looks. However, these are only limited to small scale upgrades. If you want a proper kitchen re-innovation, you can check out “Balnei and Colina” who specializes in every type of kitchen re-innovation projects.