- Avoid busy tile patterns, flashy countertop materials, and distracting hardware.
Flashy countertops like busy granite patterns, faux finishes, or ultra-bold designs can dominate the space in all the wrong ways. If you’re working with tons of color and decor accents, it’s best to keep surfaces light and simple to ground the kitchen.
- Choose the right lighting plan for the proportions and layout of your space.
Ornate chandeliers or harsh fluorescent fixtures can make the kitchen feel uncomfortable. Under-cabinet lighting is great for task lighting and can help soften the space. However, make sure the color temperature is right at about 2700K, since anything over 4000K can give a commercial look. Another important thing to remember when it comes to lighting is choosing the right proportions for your space
- Use open shelving moderately and have a plan for styling them.
Open shelving is beautiful in moderation, but when all the upper cabinets are replaced, kitchens lose both storage and function. While it looks great on Pinterest, in real life, most families struggle to keep it tidy, and clutter quickly takes over.
Distracting Hardware
Swapping out the hardware is one of the easiest and fastest ways to spruce up a space; however, it can actually do more damage than good if it doesn’t actually complement your current kitchen design.
Oversized handles or trendy colored knobs can be distracting and disproportionate, which can throw off the entire space.
Busy or DIY Tile Work
Anything overly patterned, such as mosaics or faux-stone, tends to age poorly and can give a recently renovated kitchen a dated feel.
Additionally, skip any cabinet refacing that uses stick-on veneers or DIY covers. Although it may save you some money upfront, they will peel and chip quickly, instantly giving away their lack of quality.
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