Remodeling a kitchen can be a tough job, as the aesthetic aspect is not the only thing you should consider; functionality is also what you should keep in mind. Unlike the living room or the bedroom, the kitchen is your important work space. It is the place where you should be able to move around conveniently, and everything should be handy for you to grab. Here are some nifty remodeling ideas that will bring both practicality and charm to your beloved kitchen. Does this Spark an idea?
New Colorful Walls
Rather than one solid color, add a visual quirk to your kitchen by repainting the walls in horizontal bands of coordinated shades. Paint the darker color up to picture-rail height and paint the lighter color on top. This way the room will appear both wider and taller. Choose any colors you like, but make sure they are not contrasting with each other or with the colors of the furniture in the room.
Light from the Roof
A skylight is great for the kitchen, as it increases the amount of natural light in the room and also makes a small kitchen appear loftier. So if you have enough budget to install a skylight in your kitchen, just pounce on it. It will help you save electricity during the day. Why turn on an artificial light when the refreshing bright sunshine is shimmering down through your roof?
Divide Up the Kitchen
If your kitchen also includes a dining area, try defining the cooking and eating spaces with half-height walls. Unlike full-height walls, the good thing about half-height walls is that they simultaneously link and separate the two areas. They keep the two spaces well-defined without cutting them apart from each other completely.
Get Fancier with the Backsplash
Instead of using boring conventional tiles, try making your backsplash appear more interesting and modern with shiny steel tiles. If you are ready to be bold with your kitchen remodeling, this is an unusual look. The metallic reflective surface can add the "wow factor" to your plain kitchen and make the room seem double in size.
Make Things Handier with Open Shelves
Closed wall cabinets are good for keeping dust away from your kitchen stuff, but open shelves and racks can be very useful as well. First of all, they allow you to grab your kitchen items more promptly. You can also put your favorite coffee mugs and china on display. And lastly, unlike closed wall cabinets, they tend to add a sense of space and airiness to a small room.
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