Upgrades You Can Make to Modernize Your Kitchen

As the most important room in your home, your kitchen is the hub of activity for your family. Thus, it is no surprise that many homeowners are looking for ways to update the kitchen to keep it modern and fresh. Here are three upgrades that you should consider if you want to modernize your kitchen.

Add More Light

Nothing brightens up the vibe in a kitchen more than a lighting refresh. Dark kitchens naturally look old and drab. If modernizing your kitchen is your goal, adding more brightness is an easy way to achieve this. There are lots of simple fixes you can make to add more light to your home that don't involve a lot of time. For example, hanging a large mirror will create the illusion of space. Using brighter bulbs in your existing lighting will make a world of difference. Putting rope bulbs under your cabinets will also infuse the room with more brightness.

Change Your Flooring

Changing up your flooring can have a dramatic look for the overall look of your kitchen. Heading into the new year, there are a variety of flooring trends to look toward for inspiration. The emphasis continues to be on sustainable flooring options as well as warm tones. Natural materials are also all the rage as consumers look to green options. Ideas to consider to modernize your kitchen include concrete, bamboo, cork, and various types of laminate flooring. Even something as simple as adding a large area rug or changing up the tile in your flooring can create a big impression when trying to give your kitchen a new look.

Modernize Your Appliances

Nothing can make a kitchen more modern faster than new and improved appliances. As the most practical function of any kitchen, upgrading your appliances so that they have the latest technology is an ideal way to modernize the entire kitchen. For example, a double oven is a premium indulgence for any busy kitchen. Or you could choose a programmable dishwasher with Bluetooth capabilities or a smart refrigerator. You can also add innovative appliances such as a wine refrigerator or a built-in vacuum sealer to quickly give your kitchen a facelift.

With a little TLC, this central gathering spot will truly sparkle and shine. The goal of your kitchen update should be to add modern elements that boost its functionality and its sense of style. With these small changes, you can make that possible.

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