Whether you’ve just moved into a house or have lived there for a while and just got round to doing up your kitchen, it’s one of the most exciting but stressful projects you can do. There are so many aspects involved with doing up a kitchen and making it your own, plus you want to ensure you do it right as it’s not something you’ll replace every couple of years! If you’re looking to make your kitchen your own, we’ve put together some tips that are sure to get you inspired! Keep on reading to find out more before you start…
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Think about the practicalities of the space
When you’re having your kitchen designed, the first thing you want to think about is the practicalities of the space. The look is important, but you want it to be usable and to make sense in that aspect. Consider how much storage space you’re going to have and where abouts this will be. Think about things like cupboards under the oven to store your pots and pans, adding in a herb and spice rack and other aspects that will make using your kitchen even easier. You could look into Live Edge Wood shelves to display pasta and rice and things you want to access easily. Also consider where you will all sit to eat, will you have a breakfast bar? A dining table? Or both? These are all things to think about.
Choose a design that won’t go out of style
While you want to choose a kitchen style that’s trendy, you also want it to be timeless. By choosing something that is too “stylish” you’re at a real risk of it becoming uncool very quickly and wanting to change it. Try and stick to a more neutral colour scheme that you can then do up and switch around with accessories rather than having to repaint or wallpaper over every few years. Glass elements are also a great addition that will never go out of style and make a space instantly look premium.
Add your own personal touches
A great way to tie together your kitchen and really make it feel like your own is to add your own personal touches. Put pictures up on the wall or your family and friends, add trinkets and decorations that you love and be sure to place other objects like plants that add a homey feel. If you’ve got booth seating, add cushions and a throw. You can also add a tray with candles or decorations onto the table that will further add a real personal feel and help make it feel more like home than just a showroom kitchen.
Come up with a colour scheme
When it comes to the colour scheme for your kitchen, you want to opt for something neutral or light coloured. This can make the space feel not only more cosy, but also cleaner which is essential in a space when you’re preparing food. You want the colour scheme to reflect your personality and what you’re interested in, but also should look at how you can add pops of colour with your accessories. Think about the prints and photos you will put on the wall, the accessories you’ll have on the side and what flooring and lighting you’re going to have. These can all make a big difference!
Don’t be afraid to do it up yourself
If you’re good with DIY and a creative person, don’t be afraid to do your kitchen up yourself. There are so many aspects to putting in a kitchen you could do certain parts even if you’re not able to do it all. For example, you could get a kitchen fitter in to fit the main parts, but do the decorating yourself. Think about what you enjoy, what your skills are and how you can help to make the kitchen your own. You’ll feel a real sense of pride knowing you had a part in putting it all together!
Think about a budget
Having a kitchen can be expensive, there’s no getting around it. This is why you want to go into it with a budget in mind. By having a budget in your head and a rough idea you know how much to save and what you can spend on your kitchen. Price up the type of worktops you want for example and see how much everything costs from this right down to the handles you’re going to choose for your kitchen cupboard. Being prepared is key and this will help you avoid any nasty surprises.
Decide if you need to completely rip it out and start again
With kitchens, you’ll be surprised at how much you can do with what you’ve already got. If the system in place is good, it might be purely cosmetic changes that need to be made. You could, for example, just change the cupboard doors or even the handles and make a real difference to the overall look. If you’re on a budget, you can use sticky back plastic in decorations such as marble or granite. These can make a difference without having to break the bank, even if you use them as a stop-gap before purchasing new worktops.
These are just a few top tips for making your kitchen your own. When you have a design you don’t like, it can be hard to picture it looking like yours. By adding in things such as personal touches like pictures on the walls and plants you can soon bring it to life. Having your kitchen redone can feel like a mammoth task but luckily it’s one you’ll likely only ever do once or twice in the same amount of decades. This is why you want to ensure you don’t rush it, take your time to think about what you like and what will last. What are some top tips you have for making your kitchen your own? Let us know in the comments below, we’d love to hear from you.
