Simple Ways To Elevate Your Kitchen

Does your kitchen need a bit of a refresh, and some extra style and colour? Is it looking a little dark, boring, or outdated? Read on for some simple ideas for easy, creative, but effective ways to elevate your kitchen into something more stylish and special. Make your kitchen into a space where you like to be and feel proud to show off to any visitors, with some upgrades that don’t cost the earth or need a full renovation or redecoration project to make use of. 

Add a Decorative Rug

Adding a decorative rug or runner to your kitchen space is an easy and effective way to create an appealing pop of colour and change up the look of your kitchen. You can choose a style of rug that will help to transform your space into one that is more traditional or contemporary, or you can just choose a rug that enhances the current style and colour scheme of your kitchen. 

Display Cannisters, Jars and Bottles

Stylish canisters and jars are another way to provide more colour and texture in the kitchen. Choose a few canisters or jars and put them up against the backsplash on your kitchen countertop. This can help to add some layers and depth to the kitchen and draw interest to where they would otherwise be empty space.

Think about the current colour scheme of your kitchen and use your canisters and jars to complement and supplement those colours, add a pop of bold colour, or introduce some warmth or coolness to balance out the temperature in the space.

You could also use a clear jar and fill them with dried spices or other dried foods like beans or pasta. This not only helps with food storage but will also liven up the kitchen’s countertop.

Don’t be afraid to arrange jars of different sizes to add layers and depth to the empty space between your countertop and the backsplash. Larger clear jars can be filled with real or artificial fruit to add another splash of colour.

Display some decorative empty glass bottles or arrange your most frequently used oil and vinegar bottles on the countertop. This will free up space in your cabinets, dress up your countertop, and makes your oils and vinegars more accessible. Make sure you put a plate or tray under the bottles to protect your countertop from spills or leaks. 

Add Plants and Flowers

Real or artificial plants and flowers are another simple, but highly effective way to elevate your kitchen space. Give your kitchen an organic, clean and inviting feel with small to medium-sized potted plants, such as aloe vera, or succulents.

More vibrant floral arrangements can provide an excellent hit of colour too. The pots that hold your plants will also contribute some colour to your kitchen too. Succulents are a popular plant choice for kitchens, as they are very hardy plants that are easy to maintain and look after. 

Add New Island Seating

Another excellent way to give your kitchen a small makeover without too much effort is to invest in some new island stools or chairs. Choose chairs or stools that reflect the rest of the style of your kitchen, or opt for ones that help to transform the style of your kitchen.

You can choose colours that complement the colour scheme of your space, or if you have a plainer kitchen without much colour in it, you can opt for a bold pop of colour to make an eye-catching design statement. 

Display Your Kitchenware

Setting out some bowls, teacups, and plates will allow you to fill up some empty space in your kitchen and decorate with a bit of visual interest. Stack a few bowls, cups and plates to display on open shelves, against the backsplash, or in glass cabinets.

Coloured pitches in a range of sizes can also act as a beautiful detail in the kitchen. Putting some of your kitchenware on display lets you show off your favourite or special pieces and frees up a bit of room in your kitchen cabinets. 

Fit Open Shelves

If you don’t have open shelves in your kitchen, you could consider putting some up in the kitchen. The shelves themselves can be a way to introduce new colour and texture and will fill up some empty space on your walls or backsplashes when decorated with items like plants, canisters, or kitchenware.

Upgrade The Fittings

Upgrading your fittings can make your kitchen look more modern and make it more enjoyable to use. An instant hot water tap is a popular upgrade that is incredibly useful and can look stylish too.

Some homeowners are now opting for touch-free options in their home, like this touchless bathroom faucet, in order to make things more hygienic. 

Install Pendant Lighting

Pendant lights can act almost like jewelry in any kitchen. If you don’t already have pendant lights in your kitchen, they can be a good way to add in some more texture, colour, and style to the kitchen, and of course, more light.

You can choose pendant lights that really stand out and act as a focal point in the kitchen or ones that help to tie your kitchen space together.  

Add Small, Colourful Appliances

Another way to enhance your kitchen is to add one or two small countertop appliances that bring some more colour to your space, such as a toaster, small coffee maker, or standing mixer. Displaying your appliances on your countertop, or open shelving eliminates the need for more storage and can help to break up the space. 

With a few simple upgrades and addition, you can make your kitchen look more deliberately designed, inviting, and stylish. Find some easy, creative ways to add colour and texture to the space.

Many of these options will also make your kitchen more enjoyable and easier to use too, whether by improving the lighting, freeing up storage space, or putting the things you use the most within easy reach while you’re cooking.