How to Freshen up Your Kitchen in preparation for the New Year

You were excited about the kitchen in your Barnsley home when it was installed a few years ago but it no longer inspires you. This is no surprise - the average person spends most of their time in the home in their kitchen. If you are thinking of making changes but don't want to do a complete overhaul there are several simple things that you can do that will not cost you very much.

Give it a new coat

Paint can transform any room if it is used correctly. You may want to paint the walls, but a lick of paint on the cabinets will give your kitchen a completely new look. Think about the colour scheme carefully before you get started - if your kitchen is predominantly made up of dark colors painting the cabinets in light ones will make it look completely different.

De clutter with great storage ideas

Clutter in the kitchen is normal - over the years we accumulate items that we really don't need. The problem with clutter is that it makes your kitchen look shabby. One way to get rid of it is to install better storage. There are lots and lots of new storage ideas that you can find online and they will leave your counter tops completely free.

Change the lighting

Lack of light will make any kitchen look dull so it may be time to consider some new lighting options. More light will make the room look bigger and brighter so install an overhead light that illuminates every inch of the room. You can also add a window if it is possible - natural light is even better. Make sure that there is a light above the range.

Clean it up

Grime and dirt will accumulate over the years in all kitchens and it can have a huge effect on how your kitchen feels and looks. If you want to make your kitchen look better you should take the time out to clean it from top to bottom. If the family is available they can help, but if they are not and you are you are not able to clean it yourself you can hire a professional cleaning service.



Install a kitchen garden

A kitchen garden is one way to make your space feel more natural and new, and it will provide you with herbs during the coming year. Find some creatively shaped pots and fill them with enriched soil and then put the plants in. Make sure that they get some sun each day.

Who to make the changes for you?

We recommend that you go with The Kitchen Company. They are an excellent kitchen design Barnsley service that can make simple and affordable changes.

You can see how they do it on their website, http://www.kitchencompanyltd.com/.