Author: Brian August 4, 2018

5 Easy Ways to Make Your Kitchen Look Beautiful

Guest Post by Hubert Dwight

The kitchen is the heart of the home.

In addition to being the area where you prepare all of your meals, it’s also the ideal setting for catching up with family, entertaining guests, or brewing a pot of coffee to start your day off on the right foot.

Considering the kitchen is one of the most-used spaces in the home, it’s essential that it looks tidy and welcoming. Fortunately, making your kitchen look beautiful doesn’t have to involve costly, full-scale renovations; with the five useful tips and tricks below, you can have a kitchen that’ll be the envy of your friends in no time:

 

Upgrade Your Cookware and Utensils

If your pots and pans are scratched and rusting and your cutlery stained and bent, it’s time to consider an upgrade.

After all, it’s difficult to have a stunning modern kitchen when your tools don’t look the part!

There are plenty of beautiful cookware sets on the market that can replace your worn equipment and make the process of cooking easier – say goodbye to burned, unevenly cooked food and welcome in a new era of perfectly seared fish, steak and vegetables, while adding a gorgeous visual touch to the heart of the home.

 

Declutter Your Countertop

A cluttered counter top can detract from the appearance of your kitchen and make it appear untidy and disorganized.

Instead of storing all your appliances on your benchtop, keep your coffee pot, kettle and blender stashed away in cupboards.

Accentuate the counter with a beautiful wooden or marble chopping board to make it pop.

Not only will having a clutter-free benchtop make your kitchen look beautiful, but it’ll also give you more preparation space and streamline your cooking process.

 

Cut a Rug

While putting down a rug in your kitchen may seem counter-intuitive, it can help to bring your décor together and make the space seem homely and inviting.

To create a cohesive look, you can either match the rug to your cabinetry or choose a contrasting palette that will give your kitchen a bold, exciting look.

Additionally, if you’re renting your home and can’t update the flooring, laying down a rug is the ideal way to conceal scuffed, drab floorboards or tiles and refresh the area.

 

Plant Some Herbs

Nothing is as effective in livening up a space as the presence of greenery.

To add a splash of color to your kitchen, plant herbs such as basil, coriander, chives and oregano in small pots on your windowsill.

As well as freshening up your kitchen, having your own herb garden means that you’ll never be at a loss for garnishes and seasoning for your culinary creations again!

Just make sure to do your research on which plants will thrive in your kitchen’s lighting conditions before visiting the nursery.

 

Update Your Hardware

The hardware on your cabinets and cupboards can be thought of as the jewelry and accessories of your kitchen.

By simply switching outdated knobs and handles for current options, you can transform the look of your entire space and breathe new life into old cabinets and drawers.

Installing a sleek faucet can also assist in giving your kitchen a modern edge, especially if your current faucet is leaky and dated.

 

Creating a beautiful kitchen doesn’t have to be an expensive, time-consuming process.

With the five suggestions outlined above, you’ll soon be on your way to establishing a space you can be proud of in just a matter of days or weeks.

Happy updating!