6 Tiny Changes To Make Your Kitchen Look Classy

Susie
08/05/2020 03:34 PM (update 08/09/2023 05:57 AM)

The kitchen is the heart of every home. It is one of the most actively used rooms, and everyone wants it to be modern, lavish, and classy. A well designed and decorated kitchen can have loads of advantages. Besides adding some color to your home, it also increases its value and makes maintenance a lot easier. However, bringing about big changes in the kitchen can be challenging, especially when you are on a tight budget. Therefore, today I am going to tell you about six simple and tiny changes that you can make in your kitchen to make it look classy. So, keep reading to learn more.

Add a fresh coat of paint:

Repainting the walls is a small but very significant upgrade. It doesn't take too much time and is fairly easy on the pocket as well; however, its impact on the décor of your kitchen is quite dramatic. Choosing the right color pallet is very important if you want this easy upgrade to work its magic. Typically, people gravitate towards shades of white, eggshell, or off-white when it comes to the kitchen. Though these colors can look good, but then need to be properly accented with some brighter tones. However, these days, red, yellow, blue, green, and grey are in style; however, instead of the primary tones, pastel shades of these colors are more popular. After you are done painting the walls, you can also consider repainting the cabinets, which can be an easy and rather inexpensive alternative to adding new cabinets.

Add new countertops, and a backsplash:

Stone countertops are a staple of modern luxury kitchens, and obviously, everyone wants a similar look in their kitchen. However, stone countertops aren't inexpensive, and replacing all the countertops isn't a tiny upgrade. However, in comparison to a full-scale renovation, adding countertops is a much simpler and smaller job. As far as the expensive rates of stone countertops are concerned, many other alternatives can be considered. For instance, marble countertops are more affordable than granite, and they too have a lavish feel. However, if you want to save your budget, you can also add a vinyl wrap to wood countertops, which makes them look exactly like stone countertops. Adding a backsplash can also give your kitchen a classy appearance, though you can use many different materials for a backsplash, simple tiles can also make the kitchen look great. While you are adding a new backsplash, you can also make some new power outlets near the counter to make your appliance more convenient.

The lighting is essential:

Lighting is one of the most impactful and important features in any room when it comes to interior design. Dull lighting can make even the most elegant and high-end kitchens look outdated and claustrophobic. Most kitchens have a single ceiling LED for fluorescent light, which is not sufficient to light a room as complex as a kitchen. For a classy kitchen, you need to add some variety to the lighting fixtures. As far as ceiling lights are concerned, add multiple smaller LEDs, instead of one big one in the center. Add pendant lights over the open countertop or the center island, and install under cabinet lighting. Furthermore, natural light is also very important for a modern and classy kitchen. Therefore, make sure that your kitchen has large windows, and keep the window fixtures to a minimum, so there is a nice flow of natural light. Furthermore, natural light can also make your kitchen appear more spacious.

Invest in some kitchen appliances:

Though it is important to invest in your kitchen's décor and style, you also need to consider convenience and practicality for the classy feel. Therefore, you should add some new and modern kitchen appliances, to make maintenance and management easier. You can upgrade to a smart refrigerator, maybe buy a new dishwasher or a six-burner stove. You can also get a modern food processor, which can be a god-sent when you are doing food prep. Furthermore, it can make tedious and difficult jobs a lot easier. However, make sure to check out some home product reviews before you buy a specific appliance for the kitchen.

Add some smart storage:

Nothing is worse for interior-design than clutter. Clutter can make your kitchen look awful, even if you have the best countertops and other fixtures. Furthermore, it makes kitchen management and maintenance a nightmare. Therefore, if you want to make your kitchen classy, you should consider upgrading the store fixtures. If you have space, a walk-in pantry is the best option; however, if you are limited on space like most people, then a little creativity is required to make use of all the space that you have. It would help if you started by adding vertical shelves and making corner cabinets. It would help if you also considered making a center island, which significantly increases your storage and workspace.

Bring some nature into your kitchen:

Indoor plants are very trendy these days, and you should also add some to your kitchen for a classy appearance. Indoor plants have a lot of positive impacts on the décor of a room. Firstly, they add a welcome splash of color; secondly, they can make a small room feel bigger, more open, and less claustrophobic. Lastly, indoor plants can also improve the fragrance in the room. For a kitchen, I would suggest planting a small indoor herb garden. Herbs like mint, rosemary, and basil can be quite aromatic, and there also are easier to manage. All you have to do is place some pots near the window, where the sun shines. You can also go for some ornamental plants or even some decorative potpourri.

Final thoughts:

A modern and classy kitchen is one of the trendiest features in luxury homes these days. And if you want your kitchen to be chic, you don't have to make huge, expensive, and time-consuming changes. If you do them right, even the tiny changes mentioned on this list can make a massive difference.