From blah to beautiful

Finally, your dream remodel is a reality. You’ve carefully selected stylish cabinetry and a pared-down palette to create a calming kitchen. But wait—there’s more—in order to achieve a spectacular space, every design detail counts. Here are ten tips to take your design from blah to beautiful.

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Choose one color then incorporate different tones, shades and tints of the same color to add depth to the design. This color scheme will also make a room appear larger.

2

Inject lively personality into a kitchen with brilliant pops of color. A colorful chandelier, window treatments and well-placed accessories add pockets of pizazz to a limited palette.

3

Think texture. Add layers of rugs, window treatments and other textiles—an orchestra of texture keeps the space from feeling flat.

4

Energize a design with live plants and fresh flowers.

5

Flood a kitchen with light using a mix of natural light, pendants and recessed lighting.

6

Create a luxurious focal point with a marble backsplash from the counter to the ceiling.

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Mix metals to amplify a design. Hardware, appliances and a range hood add a shiny edge to a monochromatic kitchen.

8

Transform space from simple to sophisticated by introducing architectural accents like molding, feet, legs and corbels.

9

Add artistic interest with open shelving packed with pottery, paintings and other collected keepsakes.