Your Kitchen Needs A Makeover & I’m Here To Help
The kitchen is the heart of the home
Kitchens sell houses
Guests always end up in the kitchen
OK, you get it, the kitchen is important! Is your kitchen in need of a makeover? Keep reading for easy, transformative ideas that you can implement TODAY!
Bonus: Links to suggested products included!
Our kitchens are truly the most essential room of our homes. It’s where we cook and bake, get cold water from the refrigerator, and sneak a snack before bed. We have family meals, food fights, and serious discussions in our kitchens. My kitchen is, hands down, where I spend the most awake time in my home.
Every kitchen needs a refresh from time to time. There’s no better time than spring, when we’re already in spring cleaning mode. In this article, I will discuss some of the hottest kitchen trends today according to houzz.com. As a bonus, I will also link affordable products to help you to breathe new life into your home’s busiest room! Simply click on the photo for product information and price!
Disclaimer: This article includes affiliate products. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you.
Natural Wood
White has been the dominant kitchen color for several years. While the trend continues, adding elements of natural wood provide contrast against white cabinets and countertops. Dark, light, or natural wood adds a natural element to kitchens that can otherwise feel too sterile.
Suggested purchases: Cabinets, islands, cutting boards, bamboo blinds, bowls, bar stools, utensils, floating shelves, photo frames, vases
White
Wait…can you style white accessories in an all-white kitchen? Yes! Of course, white coordinates well with all kitchens, regardless of cabinet or countertop color. Against dark or colorful finishes, white accessories add contrast. In an all-white kitchen, white kitchen accessories provide an elegant, monochromatic appearance.
Pro tip: Select white accessories in a variety of textures and finishes for visual appeal.
Suggested purchases: Plates, bowls, flower pots, vases, pitcher, backsplash tiles, bar stools
Yellow & green accents
At Furniture Market this fall, yellow and green accents prevailed in kitchen displays. Citrus-oriented colors provide contrast and an interesting infusion of color in any kitchen. To avoid kitsch, use these accents sparingly, and if artificial greenery is used, choose items that appear realistic.
Suggested purchases: Fake lemons/limes, avocado statue, greenery (e.g. fake aloe plant), glass vase with green apples, green bowls, Keurig, sunflower themed items
Black matte fixtures
Black matte accents and fixtures add contrast in a lighter kitchen, and appear elegant in darker kitchens. In a dark kitchen, mix black accents with white or colorful pieces to lighten the impact.
Suggested purchases: Faucet, door pulls & handles, black matte bowls, salt/pepper grinders, pendant lights, bar stools, appliances
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XOXO, Hillary
Hillary McAlhany is the owner of Gate City Design. She is a certified professional home stager/redesigner, E-designer & color expert. Although she is based in North Carolina, she offers remote design services outside of the central North Carolina region.
