How To Make Your New Kitchen Feel Super Homey
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- 29 Jul 2022
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You've probably heard the cliché that the kitchen is the heart of the home more times than you can count, but it's a cliché for a reason — because it's true.
You've probably heard the cliché that the kitchen is the heart of the home more times than you can count, but it's a cliché for a reason — because it's true. Especially with recent trends toward buying and renting smaller spaces, per Aceable, kitchen countertops and informal dining spaces have made formal dining rooms obsolete. That makes kitchens one of the places where much of our interaction and gathering occurs.
Considering we spend so much of our lives in this home area, from grabbing coffee refills to prepping gourmet appetizers, it should be a warm, comfortable space, but that's still extremely functional. So how do you make one of the most used areas in your home into the coziest, too? We've collected some of the top tips for creating a lush kitchen and dining space that will have you opting for more time next to the fridge and less time in front of the TV.
1. Let go of all-white everything
As we work to create spaces that feel truly unique, one of the ways to bring in your personal style is through color splashes. The enormously popular all-white kitchen has waned in popularity, though it had previously been discussed as timeless. Sometimes, white kitchens can read as timeless in the same way as a hospital room — industrial, generic, and sterile.
Some of the best ways to give your kitchen some much-needed color can come in a variety of budgets and reno-levels. Painting your cabinets, building or replacing a backsplash, adding a colorful table runner, or bringing some live plants into the kitchen are all great places to start. If you're attached to the clean look of white kitchens, pull in some small details in a single color, like rose pink vases and glassware or terra cotta ceramics. Even off-white accents can warm up your kitchen. Read More...
