Transforming your kitchen doesn't have to break the bank, with our easy tips turn it into a room you'll never want to leave.
1. The White Way
Unify everything with white paint. Ditch laminate countertops for affordable oak. A silver-plated tray strikes a luxe note and serves as a spot for holding recipes: Just add magnets!
2. Focus on the Wall
Create a sense of space with open shelving. In the kitchen, simple white planks and custom brackets set against a playful chalkboard-painted wall.
3. Experiment with Wood
A custom island, topped with sheet metal, echoes the home's barnwood beams. Why stop at the usual overheads? Additional sconces make any countertop an enlightened spot for prep work.
4. Simple Touches
A custom island, topped with sheet metal, echoes the home's barnwood beams. Why stop at the usual overheads? Additional sconces make any countertop an enlightened spot for prep work.
5. Add a Dose of Drama
This opulent chandelier and bright vintage refrigerator insert grandeur to a small space. The kitchen island incorporates parts from an antique sideboard. A peacock stands on guard over guests.
6. Farmhouse Chic
The kitchen gets its warmth from cherry counters, an antique island, gingham-check wallpaper, and an apron sink. Free up cabinet space, and create a clever spot for collectibles, with above-window shelving.
7. Counter Point
When it comes to countertops, why not think beyond granite and marble and consider stained and sealed mahogany?
8. A Quick Fix
Cabinets from the 1930s get an easy update by adding beadboard doors plus new knobs and pulls.
9. Add Memorable Details
Butcher-block counters and original hand-carved scrollwork surrounding the window leave a lasting impression.
10. Give Dishes Room to Breathe
Instead of claustrophobia-inducing wall-to-wall cabinetry, this kitchen has two open upper storage units, including this plate rack. The lower cabinets, with solid doors, offer hidden storage.
11. Stay Organized
Clutter is kept to a minimum in the cozy yet streamlined kitchen, where everything is within reach. The pot-filler faucet that swings out above the stove is a lifesaver (and arm saver) for someone who cooks and entertains a lot.
12. Add a Little Extra
Extend the countertop across a window to create an eating area and prep zone.
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