Okay, so you’ve already got the great kitchen with the fabulous farmhouse sink and knock-out statement pendants. But every now and then do you find yourself putzing around the kitchen thinking it’s missing that extra “something.” Ever thought of a re-style? If you want to take an already good kitchen with incredible bones and make it great, there are a few simple tips and tricks you can leverage to help you fall in love with your kitchen all over again. Here are five tips on how to instantly elevate your kitchen!
1. Up your game with a chic spice tray
Clearing clutter does wonders and will instantly transform your space. If your kitchen currently looks a little cluttered, with an array of haphazard oils and sauces lining the counters, add some functional beauty to your current spice setup with a delicate, chic spice tray by the oven. A simple wooden or ceramic tray next to your stove is a great way to store your cooking essentials like salt, pepper, olive oil, and vinegar. These items will be within easy reach while you cook, plus it’ll double as a decorative countertop vignette. Your kitchen space will go from cluttered to curated in an instant!
2. Add unique, high quality kitchen accessories to improve your countertops
If you want your kitchen to look lived-in but also stylish, you should invest in a few usable, high-quality kitchen accessories. Things like antique jugs, a pestle and mortar, or a stylish, artistic cutting board can make a huge difference.
Invest in a few of these quality accessories to transform your countertops into something you’d likely see in a magazine, while still having a kitchen that you can actually use.
3. Add texture and warmth with a kitchen runner or stools
While many people think that rugs aren’t practical in the kitchen, a simple, kitchen-friendly runner can help make your space more comfortable and cozy, while also creating a look that’s a little more tied together, polished and stylish. We recommend opting for a rug that isn’t too hard to clean and that offers a comfortable texture... or go bold with a pop of colour - especially if you have a white kitchen!
Kitchen stools present another opportunity to add more warmth and texture to your kitchen. Think warm leathers, woven details or cool suedes - all incredible materials that you can experiment with when bringing in new kitchen stools!
4. Grow your own fresh herbs
A great way to elevate both your kitchen and your meals is to grow your own fresh herbs. If you have some extra space near the stove or the window, set up a dedicated herb-growing area.
This will add some freshness to the room and the pop of green will make the space feel friendly and welcoming. Plus, your meals - and tastebuds - will benefit from the extra flavour!
5. Invest in stylish unbranded storage
Most of us tend to store things like tea, coffee, sugar and flour on our counters or on open shelving. If you have got some open shelving in your kitchen and have some of your non-perishables on display, it’s time to ditch the cardboard boxes and invest in some matching reusable containers.
Try to find containers with labels so that you can keep track of what food is in which container. Glass containers can actually add some texture and colour to the room — after all, what better thing to display in a kitchen than all of your ingredients?!
Bonus: Invest in gorgeous custom cabinets from Bloomsbury Kitchens
Want to do more than make a few small changes? New custom cabinets are sure to elevate the space! Check out our portfolio of handcrafted cabinets today.
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