The kitchen is the heart of the home, but all too often it can be a space that is bland and lacks the personality of the rest of your property. Fortunately, there are some pretty easy tactics you can use to liven up your kitchen and create a room that is just as exciting and vibrant as the family that uses it is. Read on to find out more.
Embrace colour
One of the simplest ways to add some personality to your kitchen is with colour. Probably the easiest and cheapest option for this is to repaint the walls with a striking or bright colour as this will create some drama instantly. Just be sure to use a specialist paint for kitchens as it will withstand the heat, grease, and moisture that all that cooking and washing can create.
Of course, painting your kitchen walls is not the only option. You can also add colour with tiles and through the kitchen cabinets. Indeed, you can use these in combination with painted walls for maxim effect. Although you will have to choose your colour scheme carefully to make sure it will work together in harmony and not clash.
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Right now teaming pastels like pink or baby blue with stronger colours like reds, olive greens, and oranges is very on trend for kitchens. However, you may want to go for something more classic and traditional such as creams, sage greens, and natural wood tones for a calmer, more soothing look.
Embrace pattern
If you like what I had to say about colour in the kitchen you are going to love the next bit of patterns. Sadly, all too often people shy away from using patterns in the kitchen space, but the truth of the matter is that they can work well.
Although, to be successful they do have to be used in the right manner. This means using patterns sparingly and deliberately for the most part. For instance, patterned acrylic splashbacks from custom splashbacks can work very well in a kitchen space as they create an interesting focal point around the sink area. Not to mention the practical benefits of protecting the wall behind them from water damage. However, such items are best applied to a wall of solid colour as then the pattern will stand out and not clash with what's around it.
Another option is to use patterned wallpaper in the kitchen which can be a very effective way to add both colour and texture to a room. Again though such an addition will need to be balanced with solid colour for the cabinets around it, to ensure that the look does not become overwhelming.
New metallics
Few people give too much thought to the metallic fixtures and fittings in their kitchens. However, changing them from the typical steel grey to something more customised can make a massive difference.
Right now copper taps and handles are very popular, and can add warmth and variety that can help your kitchen feel more unique to your family. However, these types of fixtures and fittings are available in a range of finishes from gold, to black, and even ceramic so you can make even this small element of your kitchen truly your own.
Light it up
Pendant lights tend to be popular in kitchens, but you can jazz things up a bit in this area too with a little thought. Instead of going for the typical down lighter, why not try an oversized version positioned carefully over a dining table or breakfast bar for dramatic effect? Another option is to install a trio of pendant lights all at different cable lengths which will create a dynamic focal point that will add excitement to even the blandest of spaces.
Try a breakfast bar or an island
To make your kitchen space even more uniquely your own, how about adding trendy features that provide you and your family with more space? The best options for this are either a breakfast bar or a kitchen island.
A breakfast bar is usually a slim line, higher space that can be used in conjunction with stools for eating, or drinking. A kitchen island on the other hand tends to be of a more typical height and is designed to add additional preparation and storage space. It's also usually free-standing and placed independently of the existing countertops hence the name island.
One of the best things about breakfast bars and kitchen islands is that they can be customised to your family's specific design and needs, including their colour and look.
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