How to Make Your Kitchen Look Expensvie
Easy tricks to make your kitchen look expensive.
The kitchen can be a tough room to tackle when it comes to decor.
Not only is it a highly-utilised room, but oftentimes the appliances are less than aesthetic.
We’ve got some good news though — levelling up your kitchen doesn’t have to be hard.
In fact, with a few easy tricks up your sleeve, you’ll have your kitchen looking more luxe than you ever imagined possible.
So if your kitchen could use a brush-up, read on for our favourite ideas. You’ll be cooking up a stylish storm in no time.
Choose sleek appliances
When it comes to making your kitchen look expensive, having nice appliances goes a long way. We’re not saying that you need to replace your fridge and oven, but even adding a nicer toaster or kettle to the mix can work wonders.
Choose a small appliance that not only works well but will also be a kitchen accessory when it comes to looks.
Our picks:
Smeg, Retro Style 1.7 Litre Kettle ($249)
DeLonghi, DISTINTA PERLA 4 SLICE TOASTER ($189)
Rethink your lighting
If your kitchen only has a fluorescent ceiling light, now is the time for an upgrade. Just like the other rooms of your house, lighting is key when it comes to creating a pleasant atmosphere in the kitchen.
Make your kitchen lighting look nicer by:
Swapping white light blubs for bright yellow ones. This will make the room feel warmer.
Add some statement lighting, under-cupboard LEDs look especially stunning when illuminating your kitchen backsplash
Installing a statement light fixture, this could be a hanging pendant light or an elegant chandelier.
Our picks:
Lighterior, Etoile Pendant Light ($6,074)
Modernise your cabinets
You’d be surprised how a few small changes can take your cabinets from drab to fab. By giving your kitchen cabinets a fresh coat of paint and some updated handles, they’ll look brand new. Dark cabinets look especially luxe and can be finished off with gold or silver handles for an expensive look.
If painting sounds like too much of a chore, upgrading the cabinet handles will also work wonders in itself.
Our picks:
Taubmans, Somber Grey
ABI interiors, Tezra Textured Cabinetry Pull ($67)
Disguise your cleaning supplies
The fact of the matter is that kitchens are high-mess areas. And while it’s essential to keep cleaning supplies on hand, they’re not always the most pretty to look at.
To make your cleaning supplies look a bit nicer, try swapping your plastic cleaning bottles for glass or metal alternatives.
Many brands and stores even sell eco-friendly cleaning supplies that come unbottled so that you can bottle them yourself at home. You’ll be making your kitchen look better while also helping the planet. Win/win!
Our picks:
Koala Eco, Apothecary Glass Bottle ($18)
Add some art
You might not immediately think of hanging art in your kitchen, but trust us when we say that a little goes a long way. By bringing some artwork into your kitchen, you make it feel like a part of the home, rather than a stand-alone service area.
Whether you choose an abstract painting or a triptych of black and white photographs, investing in some high-quality art will make your kitchen look and feel a whole lot classier.
Need a bathroom upgrade too? Find out how to make your bathroom feel more luxurious.
Author Bio:
Jacob Hall
Jacob is a writer who loves travel, beach days, and speaking foreign languages. Jacob has his own blog, Democratista, where he talks about society, history, and political economy.
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