Kitchens frequently take the most abuse and wear of any room in our homes. They are also typically the last room we think about redecorating for the reason that it's \"only\" seen by you. Your kitchen ought to be as fabulous as you are and encourage culinary creativity, awesome conversation and express your personality. Here are a couple of of my tips and hints for quick and painless \"fresheners\" that will transform your kitchen from blah to hurrah for under $100.
Paint --the necessary ingredient in a clean and fresh kitchen.
If your walls are dingy and stained you\'re not going to feel fabulous cooking or conversing in the kitchen. Plainly speaking, paint is the most versatile decorating tool readily available that can so easily transform a space whilst being so cost-effective. Paint your walls in an exquisite new colour my favorites correct now are saffron yellows, celery greens and rich warm egg creams for the kitchen. A new colour will do a lot to lighten and brighten your kitchen. When you\'re finished the walls, ceilings and trim, don\'t forget about your cabinets. Give them a totally new look. Attempt painting your island or peninsula one colour (possibly a rich chocolate) and your wall cabinetry another colour (a warm cream). Melamine paint is greatest for kitchen cabinets, because it is so durable and quick to clean. Don\'t feel limited practically everything can be painted with the correct primer and some prep work.
Backsplash.
Think of your backsplash like the finishing touch to a really awesome outfit. It needs to be sexy and stylish, yet functional and simple to maintain. By changing or upgrading your backsplash you will fully elevate the look and feel of your kitchen. For a fresh and retro look attempt making use of white ceramic subway tiles, they are readily on the market, very inexpensive and quick to install. Another of my favorites (albeit a bit extra costly) is to use stone tile with a pillow edge. This will give your kitchen a grand and stately feeling. Or if you're feeling sexy and sleek pop out to a metal wholesaler (with your exact measurements) and attempt making use of some brushed stainless steel panels, you will be the speak of your neighbourhood.
Cabinet Hardware.
By changing your hardware you can transform a dull kitchen into some thing sexy and eye catching. I recommend producing a statement--attempt using oversized (12\" or 16\") stainless steel rod pulls on all your cabinetry to give you a sleek and sexy designer look. Other selections may well be to go to a salvage shop and find authentic retro glass knobs or bone pulls. You can literally get hundreds of good designs, just go on the prowl and obtain something that captures your imagination.
Accessories and Furnishings.
The biggest culprit in thwarting a fresh kitchen makeover is clutter, or as I so really normally say, edit-edit-edit. Chances are if you haven\'t touched the bread machine in 3 years, you don't need it! Put away all the junky clutter, bad gifts and design mish-mash. Take everything off your counters and then only put back the things you most usually use and come across a house for the rest. Then add just a few design elements to the space such as an oversized glass lid jar filled with fresh ingredients and where achievable upgrade a few of your counter appliances to sleek new stainless steel models.
Window Treatments.
With the extraordinary selection and availability of sexy new window treatments you can come across the excellent accompaniment to any décor. Try Zen-feeling burnt matchstick to classic wood shutters, or my favourite, clean and crisp Roman blinds. Invest a weekend and clean, prep, paint and style your fresh new kitchen. You will be amazed at the distinction it makes not only to your enjoyment of your home but in how it makes you feel -- Isn\'t time to feel sexy, fresh and new?
