You spend a lot of time in your kitchen preparing your best home-made meals or experimenting on new recipes. It is your hang-out place with friends who want the goodies within easy reach, and the room where the family gathers to bond. While it has been your favourite place for a while, you might start noticing signs of wear and tear. It no longer holds the same charm for you like it used to. Your kitchen has seen better days, and it might be the right time to upgrade it.
There are a lot of ways to give your old kitchen a more modern look such as going for iconic chairs with a variety of designs you can pick from. Here are more ideas you may find useful to modernise your old kitchen.
Repaint it
One of the best ways to change the dated look of your kitchen is to give it a new paint job. You want to create a warm and cheerful atmosphere and make it more inviting. Some perfect colours for kitchens are red, green, yellow or blue. These shades set the mood, whether to stimulate your appetite or feel positive vibes. White is also something to consider. It gives an airy feeling to your kitchen, makes it look clean, and can also create an illusion of space. You can try white on your kitchen ceiling and make it look higher too. If you opt for white, you can have accents of colour from your cabinetry or your kitchen equipment and furnishings.
Artwork and decor
Artwork hanging on your kitchen walls livens them up and injects your personality into the room. You can go for colourful landscapes and beautiful scenery. You could also opt for modern artwork with splashes of vibrant colours. You need not fill up your kitchen walls. One or two pieces would be enough to catch the eye and accentuate your kitchen walls. When it comes to decorative items, keep them to a minimum. You can use that space for kitchen essentials or doing your kitchen chores. Plants, however, are always welcome in any room of your home, and your kitchen will benefit from their beauty and they help purify the air.
Replace or refurbish old accessories
Old accessories that are worn-out and dirty can ruin the total look of your kitchen. If they can be cleaned or refurbished, well and good. If not, you may consider replacing them with new ones that complement your kitchen’s design. Shop for new hinges and knobs. They don’t cost a lot, and they can make a lot of difference in the appearance of your kitchen. Don’t forget your windows. You may want to add curtains in pretty designs and matching colours to add that cosy feeling into your kitchen.
Maintain the upkeep of your kitchen. Ensure that it is always neat and spotlessly clean. Avoid clutter. If it doesn’t belong there, it shouldn’t be there. Ensure that everything is in the right place. A well-organised and clean kitchen will always look attractive.
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