“Introducing color to any space is a balancing act between too much and too little, and over-the-top hues and tones that fall flat. But get it right and the benefits are so worth it. Color can instantly liven up a space — especially in the kitchen, a room where meals are lovingly made and recipes are discovered. Color can provide creative inspiration or just make the space so pretty you’ll want to cook more.
Ready to take on a color refresh but not sure where to start? We tapped two interior designers for their expert advice on how to easily infuse color into the heart of the home — whether you’re looking for something moody, vibrant, soothing, or showy.”
“Remodeling a kitchen is one of the top projects in the home, and often the most expensive. This is because a generous kitchen is now the epicenter of modern home life and a hub for cooking, entertaining, working, and more. However, when it comes to kitchen design ideas, storage should be the top priority. “
“A kitchen renovation is a surefire way to add value to your home and give your space a major, modern facelift, which is why a kitchen update is among the most popular home renovation projects. In fact, according to The National Association of Home Builders, 81% of professional remodelers said kitchen renovations were their most popular type of renovation when asked, most recently in 2016. Abby Shachat, the founder of AJS design, says via Forbes that in addition to adding value to a home, kitchen renovations are particularly popular because the kitchen is the room that most people tend to use the most, leading them to be more prone to invest money into it than other areas of the house. Because trends change so often and a kitchen has so many unique and defining features like appliances and counters, it can easily become outdated in a relatively short amount of time.”
” The galley kitchen layout has historically gotten a bad rap as the most undesirable layout. But size needn’t upset the flavor of one’s culinary creations nor the look of one’s dream home. In fact, a recent surge in its popularity is proving that what these idiosyncratic layouts lack in square footage, they make up for with clever spatial tricks. Function aside, these pocket-size powerhouses also offer limitless potential for style that packs a punch, as designer David Cafiero’s ship-inspired Provincetown cottage kitchen, Eve Robinson’s moody-slash-sleek Hamptons culinary space, and Joe Lucas’s high-gloss blue wonderland prove.”
“When you’re lucky enough to be doing a kitchen redo or update, you’re probably focused on the aesthetics—choosing the right paint colors, a gorgeous backsplash, or the perfect cabinet pulls. But you should also be focused on function—because making the wrong choices on how your kitchen is set up or what materials you use can mean it’s a real pain to cook and clean every single day. “Design for functionality first,'” says Liz Goldberg, founder of CAROLYNLEONA. “Beauty always follows when a kitchen truly works for the people using it every day.”
