Letting Design Shine In A Small House

Posted on: 17 May 2018

Interior design trends are constantly changing and evolving in much the same way as clothing fashions do. This is particularly true of kitchens and as one of the most visible rooms of the home, it's likely that you want to keep it looking contemporary and stylish. Full-scale kitchen renovations are also one of the more costly home improvement projects and not something that a majority of homeowners can afford to do every few years as trends change.

Fortunately, you can give your kitchen a modern facelift without the hefty price tag. Here are three simple, inexpensive and completely cosmetic changes you can make that will give your kitchen a hip and contemporary new look.

1. Electroplate your tapware

For many years, copper and chrome tapware reigned supreme in interior design. However, these metals have faded out of style and he new focus is on brass, rose gold and bronze. Instead of replacing your old tapware, you can have it electroplated with a fresh new finish.

Electroplating uses a chemical solution and an electrical current to add a fine layer of a new metal to the existing metal surface. It's a cost-effective way to update your tapware without the cost of replacing it entirely. You can also electroplate other metal fixtures such as door handles and light fittings. Learn more about your options by contacting custom metal plating services.

2. Repaint your walls

In interior design, paint is a truly transformative material that can make an enormous difference to the entire look and feel of a room. In the kitchen, it can brighten and modernise the look even if you don't change anything else in the room.

Opt for a contemporary colour that works with the other main surfaces of the kitchen that you don't intend to change. This includes the flooring, tiles and benchtop. If in doubt, there are many beautiful modern neutrals, such as pale greys, blues, greens and pinks, that will flatter most materials and colours.

3. Accessorise

Unless your kitchen is decades old, it's probably a fairly blank canvas when you strip away everything but the bare bones. With this in mind, you can update the look easily by simply adding a few inexpensive accessories that represent the current interior design trends for kitchens.

This might include some new benchtop appliances, a decorative bowl or vase or some living herbs in stylish pots. Changing your window dressing can also make a big difference. Replacing a dated curtain with a sleek, contemporary blind will instantly update the look.