Get moodyPainting existing cabinets in a darker, ultra-matt shade, such as grey or black, helps to create a feeling of sophistication. Choose heritage shades with deep pigmentation for a high-quality look – more expensive paint might feel like a luxury, but those few extra pounds spent will usually be worth the investment.It’s best to remove handles and hinges to avoid painting over them, and this will enable you to get a good finish. You’ll also need to sand back the units and use an appropriate primer before you use your chosen colour; ask in your local DIY store for advice. Paint with a brush or a roller, but for a really even finish, spray paint the cabinets.
If you’re renovating and can start from scratch, this is a novel way to use the corner. This study nook avoids corner cabinets yet still allows for cabinetry that is accessible. The cabinet beneath the work bench, while tricky to access, can still be used for those ‘once in a blue moon’ items you need to store. The open shelving is also a nice way to display books and crockery.
Working with a blank canvasThis corner pantry is a clever use of space. Most new kitchen layouts don’t have a pentagon-shaped pantry cabinet, but if it works for you (or you have this shape in your existing kitchen), it can give you good storage options. If the door opening is wide enough, the shallow shelving and flexible layout may allow you to store brooms and compact vacuum cleaners. Alternatively, create a mini walk-in pantry.Tip: Enhance these small spaces with good lighting. Consider using a sensor light for added convenience.
Most kitchens end up having corner cabinets. They can provide a lot more storage, but they can also be a challenge due to their limited access and visibility. Here are a range of ideas for new and existing cabinets to help you overcome these obstacles.Are these the best kitchen storage ideas on Houzz?
Rule 7: Shop around For the items not covered in your contractor’s price, it’s a good idea to get quotes from a number of different suppliers. The important thing here is to make sure each company is working from the same brief. Even the most subtle of differences in the plans you give them can have a huge impact on how much they’ll charge. If everyone is quoting for the same design brief, you can compare the quotes exactly, which will ensure you get the best deal.Need some inspiration? Take a tour of this contemporary kitchen in a Georgian home
Work elegant wallpaperWe might not automatically associate wallpaper with kitchens, but it can add an upmarket feel that looks subtly more expensive, especially if everything else is ultra-plain. In this kitchen, the geometric wallpaper makes the space feel more considered and elegant.
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