When designing a new kitchen, it’s easy to forget that you may well have to live with your decisions for years, if not decades, to come. And the problem with trends is that they have a happy habit of fading just as quickly as they exploded into our social feeds. Fortunately, there are ways to implement trends that can help your space feel timeless, not tired. And while you don’t have to be a professional to do it, it never hurts to pick the brains of those who design dream spaces for a living. Lucky for you, you have Ray Smith with over 35 years of kitchen design experience who is available for a no cost consultation!
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If you’re looking to sell your home in the future, you probably already know that a kitchen has the potential to be one of your home’s biggest selling points. It’s a space where so many of life’s moments happen: Family dinners, holiday gatherings, quiet morning coffee rituals, and late-night conversations, for starters. Buyers are going to imagine themselves in the kitchen, so we tapped experts to share the kitchen upgrades that add value.
“If you have a remodel on your mind for your kitchen, it’s just as helpful to know what to avoid as what to include. And the most important in this particular room? Kitchen layout mistakes, which can make or totally break your space.
“It feels like every piece of kitchen advice lately has revolved around open shelving, whether it’s to create a more open atmosphere in a small scheme or to give a space a more lived-in, collected feel.
“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.
