Thinking about renovating your kitchen?
You are probably looking at pictures online, checking out friends completed projects, and dreaming up your new space. You go onto social media and see all the trendy designs. Looking at all the options out there may make you feel excited, or it may make you feel apprehensive and nervous about making your own design decisions!
While making design decisions is important, it does not have to be a nerve wreaking process. You should take a deep breath, relax, and consider these tips to help you create a timeless design. You can design a kitchen that you’ll want all your friends to come see and that your family will enjoy for years to come!
To create a timeless design, start with quality materials that will stand the test of time.
Some people renovate their kitchen every 10-15 years, but with thoughtful design selections and high-quality materials, a kitchen can easily look good and function well for 20-30 years. The saying “you get what you pay for” is true of kitchen materials such as cabinets, countertops, faucets, appliances and more. Prioritize your spending by choosing high quality cabinets with a lifetime warranty and durable countertop such as granite or other natural stone, or an engineered quartz with a solid manufacturer’s warranty.
When choosing cabinet colors, remember that you are designing it for you.
If you love it, it’s the right design decision! Many homeowners love doing bold colored cabinets, but if the bright colors intimidate you or you are worried about them being a passing trend, stick to timeless white or neutral colors for your cabinetry. If you want to mix in a splash of color to break things up, design your wall (perimeter) cabinets in neutral colors and add a splash of color with the island by either having it painted or by choosing a nice wood stain. Wood tones on an island, hood, or open shelves can warm up a space and break up all the neutral-colored cabinets while still providing you a classic, timeless look that you will love for years to come.
Complete your timeless look with a classic subway tile backsplash, which will always stand the test of time.
Sticking with a classic shaker style door instead of choosing more ornate details that may become dated is wise. Cabinet pulls, light fixtures, and faucets can be switched out easily enough down the road so choose finishes that you like now and enjoy!
This timeless kitchen featured here had a wall removed between kitchen and dining room to expand the space and has off-white cabinetry to match their existing oak trim that runs throughout their whole home, with a marble looking engineered quartz which will still look amazing for years to come.
