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Most people would love to spruce up their kitchen but lack the financial means to do so. However, there are plenty of ways to create the modern kitchen of your dreams, even on a small budget. Read on for some great tips that don’t cost an arm and a leg but allow you to infuse your personality into your cooking and eating space.
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Never-ending surfaces
A modern kitchen utilizes all spaces practically while maintaining a beautiful look. One affordable addition is an expansion of surfaces. If you have a separated island, adjoining the island to the main counters can create more surface area. Smaller counters tend to be traditional in the sense that the eating table and cooking area were kept separate. A modern look brings the two together.
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Sharp lines
The kitchen usually houses appliances like a dishwasher, stove, sink and refrigerator. Some of those appliances are bought individually and may not match well. A modern feel is best tapped into by going for similar straight and sharp lines in the designs of appliances and cabinets. Grey and black go great with this geometric look typical of a modern kitchen.
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Natural light
Maintaining a well-lit area is important for those who cook a lot. Even if you are primarily in the kitchen at night, large, wide, spacious windows make a space open up and seem roomier. Hanging lights or built-in spotlights that are mounted on the ceiling add a nice touch. Rather than a tacky ceiling light, a modern look is sleeker and simpler.
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Harmonious tones
A fresh coat of paint can do wonders for your kitchen. Neutral, muted tones like white and brown go better with appliances that are black, which is a more common color for dishwashers. An earthy colour for the walls with black appliances can create a lighter feeling if you opt for some white cabinets. This will open up the space and keep it modern without a feeling of somberness.
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Glass
You can really open up a kitchen by changing the cabinet style. Glass coverings for cabinets can lighten up a room. They are less heavy than purely wood cabinets. Some carpenters can change the cabinet face without replacing the entire cabinet, which is much cheaper.
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Versatile shades
Accessories go a long way in creating a beautiful modern kitchen. The window treatments can make or break a room. Choose a colour that vibes well with the room and compliments it. If you have mostly earth tones, you can use a patterned blind to add some more life. Avoid trying to match the colour of the window treatment to the exact colour of some aspect of the room. It’s difficult to make an exact match and looks odd if mismatches. Black and white go well with anything. If black and white are the colours you’re using, you have more flexibility.
The rich are not the only ones who can have the latest trends in their kitchens. You, too, can implement modern designs with less money than you may realize. Consider the entire room as a whole and assess how it flows together to know which style and colours are for you.