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Give your Kitchen and the Eat in Area A Facelift
Let’s face it, there’s not a lot you can do to decorate your kitchen without having to incur some major expensive with replacing counter tops, cabinets and appliances or the flooring. You are stuck with those things unless you are ready to sink a lot of money in for a total remodel. So what can you do to make the kitchen look new or newer and change things around?
If you aren’t into remodeling but just want a few updates to get your kitchen into the proper style then just do a few changes. Try a fresh coat of paint in a new color or a neutral color. This will brighten the area up and give you that great look it’s needed. Curtains are another way to update a space and its design. They are both inexpensive and can be done at any time.
Cabinets are another thing you may change in a kitchens design. You either can paint them or spend a few bucks on new handles for the drawers and cabinets. That will be a small change that will go a long way. Since there are so many different types of handles out now for purchase you’ll find one that best fits your style and design of your kitchen space.
You can also add some plants that are just greenery or may be some silk flowers if you have area above the cabinets. Placing flowery vines or plants on the fur downs above the cabinets is a nice touch. There are also jars filled with oil and vegetables or spices that are sealed that you can sit on the cabinet tops to add a splash of color around.
If you have a canister set that you keep out on the counter tops, consider changing them for a new color to offset your paint. Using a table cloth and placemats on the table with napkin rings and matching salt/pepper shakers is a good way to add some color and give the kitchen either a classy look or a country kitchen look depending on what you are going for in look. You can also do something very contemporary if you have stainless steel appliances.
Most flooring in the kitchen and eat in areas are either some type of hardwood or vinyl flooring. Vinyl floors can come in squares or sheet goods, but it doesn’t matter because in the winter it can be cool to walk on. Consider using an area rug in the colors of your kitchen under the dining table. This not only helps with the cool floor but it will also keep the floor from being scratched by chairs being scooted around and if you have hardwood floors, scratches can be detrimental.
The last little items which you can place around the kitchen for a bit more decor is candles. These will add colors along with great scents when lit. If you have enough counter space try purchasing a fruit basket which you can place real fruit or even fake in as a great little decoration.
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