Since we spend a lot of time at home now and most restaurants are still closed, you’re probably hungrier and more bored than ever. Well, why not get into cooking in your kitchen! Wait, your kitchen is outdated and offers no inspiration for new meals. Here’s a solution: organize a kitchen remodel and give this important room a modern look and feel. Here are some excellent tips on how to spruce up and revive your outdated kitchen:
Paint the cabinets
If you want to start easy, here’s one proven budget-friendly design option—paint your cabinets. If your cabinetry is white, you can easily opt for bold and bright colors to add some life to your kitchen. Blue kitchens are trending now, so opt for a shade like midnight blue, indigo or navy for a single area of cabinets. These shades are bold, trendy, and fresh, but also versatile enough to complement all kinds of cabinets, islands, countertops and fixtures. Do you have dark-colored floors? Then feel free to opt for brighter colors like red, orange or yellow to make your kitchen airy, bright and bold.
Replace your countertops
Another easy way to modernize your kitchen design is to ditch your old countertops and opt for something new, trendy, and modern. Today, you can find various high-quality alternatives to the classic countertop, all of which are beautiful and, equally as important, easy to maintain. Materials like resin, quartz, quartzite, marble, laminate, corian and granite will all blend seamlessly into your new kitchen and boost aesthetic appeal, quality, and functionality.
Modernize backsplash
In many cases, the backsplash is the focal feature of a kitchen, so make sure to be creative. It should capture attention quickly with its color, pattern, material and texture yet protect your kitchen wall from splashes and spills. To modernize the look of your backsplash, be sure to go with something modern that will match the color-palette of your appliances and new cabinets. If you feel especially bold, opt for a metal backsplash for a sleek industrial look or go with patterned tiles to add a more whimsical tone to your kitchen.
Replace old appliances
Updating your major kitchen appliances will cost you some money, but this step will make the biggest difference in your outdated kitchen. Old appliances not only look…well, old, but they also wreak havoc on your energy bill and ruin the functionality of your kitchen. A modern stove, fridge, dishwasher and microwave will stand out, yet go hand-in-hand with any kitchen style.
To boost functionality, opt for pieces that fit your need, space and budget, and make sure to check for that recognizable blue Energy Star label that ensures eco-friendliness and cost-saving. If you’re worried about costs, know that some companies offer a package deal on appliances if you buy them at the same time, so you can achieve significant savings and not break your bank.
Add a useful cooking appliance
If you truly want to modernize not only your appliances but also the way you prepare food, get into some trendy meals out there. For these, you will need some new kitchen gadgets. The best one to get for your updated kitchen is a wok burner. If you get a commercial wok burner suitable for at-home use, you will open up a whole new world of foods you can prepare for your family every day. Accompany your burner with a quality wok and treat your family and guests with some awesome Asian food. Maybe grab a smart coffee maker and an air fryer—these are super trendy yet useful.
Update lighting
Here’s a criminally-underrated part of almost every kitchen design—lighting. Most older kitchens have a chandelier as the only source of lighting, so when upgrading your space, make sure to get creative and add various different layers of illumination. Think modern geometric fixtures with metallic finishes and some under-cabinet lighting perfect for midnight snacks. All of these will go well with any cabinets and kitchen appliances, yet boost that contemporary vibe.
Introduce kitchen plants
The Kitchen is that one room that usually gets left out when introducing houseplants to your home. That’s a real shame because kitchens often have enough sunlight to support various kinds of indoor plants. The good news is that there’s plenty to choose from: Aloe Vera, fern, peppermint and other aromatic herbs, as well as plants such as basil or parsley, which you can keep as condiments.
Finish with bold accents
If you’re looking for a cheap and effective way to finish your kitchen upgrade process, turn to bright accents to further liven up the room. You can go for anything from art and decoration to hardware and small appliances all of which can be easily swapped when your design gets outdated again. Investing in small decorations will prevent clutter and save you money in the long run since trends change quickly today.
This year, give yourself and your family a treat every day with a new kitchen and your new-found motivation to cook fresh meals and tasty desserts. Spending time in the kitchen has never been this fun and stylish!
