If you want to make a significant change in your kitchen, but without spending too much time and money, you're in the right place. There are small tricks capable of visually transforming the space where we gather with our loved ones.
Open Gallery If space allows, add a kitchen island – it can be an upgraded version of an old table or a cabinet you no longer use. It's a good solution for storage and can also function as a breakfast spot.
In addition, if you paint it according to the color scheme of the rest of the room, you will get a focal point that will revitalize the entire space.
Vertically, a good idea to refresh the kitchen is to hang some picture frames on the walls – they can be photos from meaningful moments, or paintings created by children, collages of different shapes and colors. It's important to use the same type of frame, matched to the overall style of the kitchen, so as not to overload the ambiance.
If you prefer a more airy approach, use a single piece of art or choose an area where you can hang a few small objects from the ceiling at different heights – small clay cups or old cutlery.
Another quick solution for changing the kitchen space is revitalizing the area between the countertop and the hanging cabinets (splashback).
Depending on the existing paneling, you can paint a pattern in harmony with the rest of the room or cover the existing finish with wallpaper or chalkboard paint – this way, you will be able to personalize the decor every day or note different things you want to remember. You can use the same trick for any wall in the room, transforming it into an accent wall.
Choose a dark gray to accentuate the area while maintaining a neutral atmosphere that suits the rest of the room, or opt for a bold color if the room's scheme allows.
Choosing open storage solutions is another way to change the look of the room. You can keep your most used kitchen utensils handy by hanging them above the worktop or suspending them from the ceiling.
This solution is particularly suitable for rustic-themed decors, in small spaces where the accumulation of storage units would hinder traffic flow.
When space allows, however, change the decor by adding new pieces – old objects found at flea markets can be easily revitalized with a coat of paint matching the rest of the kitchen.
Accessories are a simple way to redecorate quickly – kitchen appliances are now available in a wide variety of colors, and introducing a piece in a pastel or striking shade has the power to change the entire ambiance for the better.
