5 Great Design Ideas for the Perfect Kitchen

Even if you're not planning to renovate your kitchen in the near future, the next best thing you can do is make some simple but significant changes to your kitchen space since this likely the area where friends and loved ones gather the most. You don't have to knock down a wall or completely overhaul the kitchen space to make a big difference design-wise, but being a little creative can give you the design pick-me-up you need to update the heart of your home.

Adding Banquette Seating

Interior designers are calling banquette seating the newest trend to create a cozy kitchen space. Make the area more interesting visually with throw pillows of various sizes and colors or use the pillows as decorations for high shelves.

Add a Pop of Color with Tile

Blue is one of the trendiest colors for the kitchen these days and makes the kitchen a more relaxing space. If you're into brighter colors, try turquoise or teal on the walls or on the table. Tile also makes a big difference in the kitchen and brightly colored tiles in shades of blue can make the area appear larger.

Feature a Variety of Patterns and Materials

A variety of prints in the kitchen is a perfect way to make your cooking space all your own. Create an accent wall with eye-catching art or patterned wallpaper, add an area rug in a beautiful pattern, and use natural stone, various shades of wood, and a variety of glossy surfaces to create a customized look that is perfectly coordinated according to your style. If you want the kitchen to be stylishly rustic, add distressed wood in the form of a table or island.

Make the Kitchen Nook Cozy

Built-in seating in the kitchen makes the area more comfortable and you can add patterned throw pillows to draw the eyes to this section of the kitchen. You can also add a wall display above the kitchen space filled with photos of your family or eye-catching art pieces that coordinate with the rest of your decorative pieces.

Make the Most of Your Shelving

If you collect certain types of dishes in specific colors or patterns or have dishes that have been in your family for years, you can put these beautiful dishes on display on the shelves. You can also replace the highest cabinets in the kitchen with floating shelves to make the kitchen feel larger.

Seating in Bold Colors

You can transform your kitchen right away with stools or chairs in bright hues. Yellow and orange shades evoke hunger, green hues symbolize growth and renewal, and purple gives the kitchen an elegant feel. Modern house plans feature a mix of neutral and bold colors, and seating is a great way to add your favorite colors to the kitchen.

Oversized Colorful Lighting

Coordinate your lighting with your seating by adding some chandeliers that look like jewelry on your kitchen ceiling. Colorful, oversized lighting makes a bold statement in your kitchen and guides the eyes toward the ceiling. Ornate, original lighting is also a decorative piece you don't have to worry about your children breaking.

Add a Chalkboard Panel

Bring originality to your space and create a space for the kids to show off their artistic skills by adding a chalkboard panel to the wall or refrigerator. You can also use the chalkboard to jot down to-do lists, reminders, and menus for your family.

Keep the Kitchen Timeless with Neutral Shades

Neutral colors add warmth to the kitchen and make the space more inviting. Light grays, browns, tans, and beiges will take on different tones depending on how the light hits these hues throughout the day. You can add one pop of color to bring the room together, such as a brightly colored flower arrangement or backsplash to add more of your decorative personality to the kitchen.

Paint the Floors and Ceilings

Make the kitchen interesting from top to bottom by painting the ceilings in a metallic or eye-catching color. You can also paint the floors which brightens the kitchen and transforms the room. Painted floors are a welcome change from neutral-colored tiles or wood panels.

These are just a few of the bold and unique choices you can make in your kitchen design to make the most popular room in your home stand out. Choose the colors and accent pieces that fit your design aesthetic to make your kitchen one of a kind.

    Author Bio: Mckenzie Jones

McKenzie is your typical Midwestern gal. When she is not writing or reading, she can be found training for her next half-marathon, baking something sweet, playing her guitar, or cuddled up with her golden retriever, Cooper. She loves watching football, fall weather, and long road trips.