For many years, the kitchen was hidden at the back of the house where meals were prepared in private. Most of the design elements were saved for communal areas like the living room and dining room, but a change in cultural dynamics has seen the kitchen take on a new role. The kitchen today is a celebrated space where families get together and are often the center of the household. When buying and selling a home, the kitchen is one of the most scrutinized areas, which means changes you make here will add market value later. We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite ways to update your kitchen this spring that will add personality and light.

1. 5 WAYS TO UPDATE
YOUR KITCHEN

2. For many years, the kitchen was hidden at the back of the house where meals were
prepared in private. Most of the design elements were saved for communal areas
like the living room and dining room, but a change in cultural dynamics has seen the
kitchen take on a new role. The kitchen today is a celebrated space where families get
together and are often the center of the household. When buying and selling a home,
the kitchen is one of the most scrutinized areas, which means changes you make here
will add market value later. We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite ways to up-
date your kitchen this spring that will add personality and light.

3. 1. MIX TEXTURES

4. An easy way to update your kitchen is by mixing textures. You can achieve this
through appliances, countertops, floors, rugs, and cabinets. It adds a lot of visual
interest and keeps your space looking fresh. Stick with classics like wood grain,
stainless steel, and granite. Not only will these particular textures be relevant in
the future, but they will also add more appeal if you decide to sell your home
later down the line.

5. 2. SHOW OFF

6. Minimalism isn’t just a trend is a chic way to update your kitchen for spring. Re-
moving upper cabinets and replacing them with open shelving opens up the
space, and gives it an airy feel. Just what you want when with all this gorgeous
weather. Additionally, you can use it to display collectibles or heirlooms. No
southern kitchen would be complete without a bowl, plate, or utensil that their
grandmother used. Utilizing open shelving gives it a prominent place in the
kitchen to show it off.

7. 3. CREATE MORE SPACE

8. Opening up your space allows for a better flow within the house. Open floor
kitchens encourage families to interact and give parents the opportunity to
keep an eye on the kids. Natural light moves better throughout open floor
plans, which will brighten the space by utilizing windows found in the kitchen
and surrounding rooms. If you are prone to the dinner party or two, breaking
down the walls will make it easier to entertain guests while they are over. You
can add visual interest by adding a pop of color like the image above.

9. 4. GET PLAYFUL

10. All homes are unique, and if you live in the Nashville area, you are sure to have
some vintage accents in your home like wood beams and exposed ceilings.
Rather than trying to design around them, incorporate them into the final
product. These exposed pieces add subtle touches to the kitchen, and if done
correctly they can help improve the flow of the kitchen, like the example found
above. By placing an island in between, gave direction and movement to space.
A pop of color lent some personality as well.

11. 5. ADD DEEP COLORS

12. Adding some wow factor is easy when you incorporate deep colors into the de-
sign. The juxtaposition of light and dark is a classic way to modernize a room,
and you can do it in your kitchen. Dry using deeper colors in either the floor,
cabinets, or appliances. There won’t be issues with making the room look small-
er if you keep the walls, island, and countertops bright. You can also use accents
like backsplashes and hardware as a unique way to reintroduce brightness back
in.

13. If you’re struggling with a poorly designed kitchen or need to improve
the flow of the space, our team of home improvement experts is here
to help. We provide the highest level of craftsmanship and creative
vision to each of our clients, in addition to unparalleled customer ser-
vice. If you would like to learn more about our kitchen renovations,
contact Stratton Exteriors today by calling (615) 750-2148.