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HERE are some ideas that can help you transform your kitchen into the cooking space of your dreams.
Upgrade your metals
Outdated kitchens were made with materials that were popular decades ago, including metals used for kitchen hardware.
With manufacturers releasing new and innovative materials, it may be time to rethink your drawer pulls and lighting fixtures. Try a few of the following modern metals in your kitchen cabinetry, lighting fixtures and range hood: matte aluminium, stainless steel, brushed gold and copper.
Swap out your flooring
Flooring is a large part of your kitchen that is often forgotten but plays a major role in bringing your entire kitchen together.
If your flooring is keeping you in the past, try switching from your traditional rolled vinyl or linoleum flooring to a more resilient, timeless material like wood, tile or stone.
These materials will last longer, as well as boost the value of your home.
You can also try ceramic tile or slate.
Consider replacing kitchen appliances
Age is usually the deciding factor in what makes something considered “old”. And for some, old can also mean outdated.
If you have older kitchen appliances, consider replacing them with new, stainless steel ones. The older an appliance gets, the more likely it is to break down too. You can save yourself a future headache and modernise your kitchen at the same time. If an appliance upgrade is in your future, you may choose to go the energy-efficient route.
Update your countertops
Your countertops also get a large portion of real estate in your kitchen. While outdated kitchens may have the inconvenient tile-and-grout or cheap vinyl for workspace, the variety of countertop surface options out there today are endless.
From solid surfacing to natural stone, there is an option for everyone’s style and budget. Here are a few material options for your new modern countertop: marble, granite, soapstone, wood, quartz, tile and brick.
Have seating available
Your kitchen is most likely the busiest area of your home and the place where people are most likely to gather in. Modern kitchens embrace this by adding seating to the kitchen. Whether you choose countertop stools and seats at a breakfast bar, or you opt for a banquette or bench at a window side table, seating can make your kitchen have a whole new appeal.
Paint your existing cabinetry
Are new cabinets not an option for you? Painting and staining your kitchen’s existing cabinetry are a great option for homeowners on a budget. From distressing doors to paint glazes and stains, you will be surprised how your elbow grease and some additional colour will transform your old cabinetry into new. Black, coral, cream, white, navy blue and forest green are some of the few colour options to gleam up your cabinetry.
Install new lighting options
Do not forget the lighting! While kitchen lighting can sometimes be an afterthought, it is essential for the safety, ambiance and versatility of your kitchen. If your kitchen solely contains one overhead ambient lighting fixture, look into recessed lighting for a modern illumination source.
Consider installing a dimmer switch for versatility while entertaining, cooking or just relaxing for a midnight snack. Pendant lighting over a kitchen island, under cabinet lighting to illuminate countertops and chandeliers are all becoming great options for updated lighting sources.
Give your walls a new paint colour
Painting your walls can be done anytime — no need to wait until your next home renovation. A new coat of paint can breathe new colour and life into any room, so why not touch up the kitchen?
For an extra little touch, you can make your kitchen blend well with any adjacent rooms by choosing a complementary colour. If you have brick or tile on your walls, you can try painting over those as well. — mymove.com
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