7 Easy Kitchen Upgrades to Improve Your Home This Year
December 11, 2019
An updated kitchen can improve your home (and your life). Here are 7 easy kitchen upgrades you can use to make your life better in 2020. Check it out!
You may have visions of
recreating the perfect kitchen you saw on Pinterest. But, that’s not always
feasible.
Huge overhauls get expensive,
but making changes shouldn’t stop you from upgrading your kitchen! It turns out
there are ways to redesign a kitchen that don’t require an extensive overhaul.
In an apartment, repainting
cabinets and changing the flooring is not always possible. Making too many
changes could cost you your security deposit.
But you can still add some
elements to liven up the room.
Who knows, you may even be
able to create a kitchen that looks something like the one you saw on
Pinterest!
Here are seven ways to
redesign your kitchen with a new look in time for 2020.
1. Window Treatments
If you have outdated window
treatments in your interior, it’s time for a refresh!
Look for a specific design
that goes with the rest of your decor to create a cohesive look.
Curtains with a fun design or
in an accent color would go perfectly.
And if you’d like fresh and
airy window treatments, look for sheer ones in a light color. They’ll help
bring natural light into the room, which can make the room look bigger and
cleaner.
Yes, it’d be nice if you
could rip out your current windows and add those big, arched ones you’ve always
wanted. But in the meantime, some new curtains will make your kitchen look
wonderful.
2. Sconces
To create a sense of ambiance
in your kitchen, mount some sconces to your walls. Doubling as lights and wall
decorations, they look much better than standard track or recessed lighting.
You may have to hire an
electrician to install them and hide the cords. But if your lease prevents you
from doing so or you’re trying to save money, use the plug-in
versions.
These sconces come with
covers that can disguise dangling cords. And, for an organized and cleaner
kitchen, that’s a must!
3. New Seating
If you entertain a lot of
guests in your kitchen, add some extra seating. New seats can give your kitchen
a modern appeal.
Countertop stools or a window-side bench
are two ideas. Or, you could do something fun like mixing and matching benches
and chairs at a table.
Whatever you decide on,
select chairs that fit within the space. You don’t want to add too many, or the
kitchen will begin to look cluttered.
Updating your kitchen seating
is a great way to make your kitchen feel new. You’ll have a blast entertaining
guests during the new year!
4. Decorative Elements
Decorations are perfect for
giving your kitchen a fresh new look. Here are a few things you might want to
incorporate into the room:
Decorative Bowl
A fruit bowl can add style to
your kitchen and help you eat healthier.
Countertop Candle
You could also put a candle
on your countertop. They look and smell nice, and will help get rid of any
lingering food odors.
Framed Artwork
If there’s space, you can
hang up some framed prints. A few pieces of art can make your kitchen feel new!
Cabinet Decorations
There's so much space on top
of your cabinets, and you’re probably not using it! Take advantage of that
space and place a few plants or ceramic sculptures up there.
5. Countertop Refresh
If you’re not fond of your
kitchen counters, now is the perfect time to upgrade them.
Consider placing a slab of
marble or oversize cutting board on your counter. Not only are they functional,
but they look very appealing, too.
And if you have a spot on
your countertop that you’d like to hide, a big cutting board can easily
disguise it.
6. Upgraded Appliances
If you have room in your budget,
splurge on a few modern appliances.
Even something as simple as a
new coffee maker can make your kitchen feel like a whole different place. If
you’re happy with your current coffee maker, a new toaster or juicer might also
be nice.
Just make sure that if you do buy a new appliance, get rid of your
old one. The last thing you want is to have an excessive amount of appliances
cluttering your countertops.
7. Clever Cabinet Space
Take a look at the cabinets
in your kitchen. Are you taking advantage of all the interior space they
provide?
For example, try buying some
dividers and installing some shelving inserts. They’ll help you better organize
your cabinets.
When you sort everything and
put them between the dividers, you’ll be amazed at how much more space you
have.
In Summary
See, it turns out that
updating your kitchen is easy! From adding new decor to upgrading your
appliances, you have an endless amount of options.
You may not be able to apply all of these upgrades right away, so for
now, select a few. Decide which ones are ideal for your budget and lifestyle.
Your kitchen is bound to become
a space you look forward to seeing every day. And, before you know it, you’ll
have a modern, Pinterest-worthy kitchen of your own!
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