When selecting new countertops you not only do you need to consider the look they will give your kitchen but also the upkeep and how they will function with your family. Right now light countertops are trending for example the white marbles are very popular, but they can stain very easily. So if your family cooks in your kitchen a lot you may want to consider a countertop that is more durable and has less upkeep like Quartz. Fit the design to your lifestyle not your lifestyle to the design!
New Uses for Old Cabinets
When getting new cabinets you don’t always need to toss the old ones. This can be an opportunity to give other areas in your home a new look and add some storage, like an office or garage.
Also remember you can always paint your cabinets or replace the doors and give a new updated look no matter where you use your old cabinets.
Centerpieces
There are many different things that you can use for a table top centerpiece. You can use some of your favorite pieces and just add flowers to them; pick something that helps give that wow factor to your table. One thing that will help bring a cohesive flow to your table is using the same color in different aspects of your table. For example your dishes and flowers can have a common color while your table cloth and napkins have a different but complimenting color.
Where is the TV?
Many people don’t like the look of a TV in the room. They can be distracting and become an unintended focal point. There are many different things you can use in your decorating to detract from the focus of the TV but still have it in the room for when it is wanted. Try an attractive TV cabinet or even hide it in plain sight by having be a part of a wall collage. You could also use this neat wall mount where you can easily flip to view your TV or conceal it with a piece of art.
Focal Point
A great piece of furniture can become the focal point of your bedroom. If you have busy or colorful room you can do something as simple as an all white bed. Or you may need that wow piece to have as the focal point!
Inviting Décor
There are many great things about having a French aesthetic in your home! Not only is it an inviting décor choice, but is also appeals to the masses. Here are a few tips to help you achieve that Parisian feel.
• Always use Antiques when you can.
• Choose a nice neutral color palette for your walls. Then use hushed accent colors for your décor.
• One of the classic things you will find in a home with French Aesthetic and that will help complete your look is gilded décor
Lighting
Lighting directs the eye and should be layered. Overhead lighting should be dimmed. Then add lamp light or task lighting for an inviting balance. If it is dark outside, the only objects anyone will notice are the ones that are lit, so an entirely different ambience is achieved with control of what is accentuated.
I have lots of lighting examples on my Pinterest boards.
Expanding Spaces
Closets and Pantries
Many homes have a walk-in pantry and walk-in closets in the master, if not two, and additional smaller scale walk-ins in secondary bedrooms. All of these eat up the standing space that could be part of the open space in the room if it wasn’t in the pantry or closet. A dream closet idea would be to have several closets facing into the room with mirrored doors and voila! Open your winter closet complete with wools and boots (maybe cedar lining). Then an all white summer closet. A third transitional closet would hold the remainder! If more pantry or closet space is needed, look for an entire bedroom wall that could be build out 2 feet for a wall of closets. You can add shelving, drawers and dividers to make a kitchen area into a pantry. Storage for can goods, cereal and other boxes can be shallow. It is easier to see what is in the space and rotate it.
Some great examples are available on my Pinterest boards.
Area Rugs
An area rug that covers most of the area will make the room look bigger. An additional benefit is that covering wood or stone floors with area rugs is a must for sound moderation and visual warmth.
Draperies
Surprisingly, draperies to the ceiling will give the room height.
Large Furniture
Fewer pieces of large furniture or accessories will also expand the space.
