Remodel Your Kitchen in a Practical and Elegant Way

Posted on: 5 December 2019

As soon as the Christmas holidays are over, do you plan to remodel your kitchen? Have you decided that you want to combine practicality and beauty to have the kitchen of your dreams? From buying state-of-the-art cabinets to choosing the rest of the kitchen decor, here are some ideas that might help you.

Buy State-Of-The-Art Cabinets

If you select your cabinets first, then it will probably be easy to choose the other decor for your kitchen. For example, if you want a very elegant look, go with off-white cabinets. Choose a traditional style with hardware that you love. For example, for contemporary elegance, choose chrome or pewter hardware of a simple, sleek design. For a more traditional look, think of going with brass hardware. For instance, a knot design for the cabinets would be very suitable for a traditional kitchen. 

The practical part of your cabinetry will be what's inside. For example, choose pull-out drawers for as many cabinets as you can. Lazy Susans would also be a smart choice as you select your cabinets. If you have extra-large cookware, say a crockpot or a pan large enough to hold a turkey, then choose cabinets that have space for those large items. Choose cabinets that have vertical cabinets to hold lids that go with your cookware. Those vertical spaces would also be good for things like cookie sheets and muffin tins. Learn more about what best fits your kitchen by contacting smart cabinet suppliers. 

Select the Other Decor 

 If you went with white for your cabinets, think of choosing something like off-white, light gray or soft blue for the color of your countertops. Granite or marble would be great choices, as they are easy to maintain and will last a long time. 

If you're going with all of those subtle colors to establish an elegant look in your kitchen, think of ways you can add color without taking away from the serene look you want. For example, if you chose brass hardware for the cabinets, think of selecting brass canisters.

Your furniture selection will be an important factor in establishing an elegant mood in your new kitchen. For instance, think about buying an antique kitchen set, or purchase dining room furniture that will make your kitchen elegant. If there's room for a large floor-to-ceiling shelf, select one that will complement the table and chairs. Use the shelf to display things like plants in beautiful containers, family photos in elegant frames and your favorite cookbooks. 

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