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INTERIORS INSIDER
 How to create a
 luxury kitchen             Stylish worktops and splashbacks can








                                   look incredibly modern.
 for less                   instantly make an out-of-date kitchen
                                 Chris Webb, Senior Kitchen Buyer at B&Q

 The kitchen is the most functional space in the home. If you want
 to make it a room everyone can enjoy spending time in then
 check out our tips to spruce it up without spending a fortune.




                      he kitchen can be the most   If you want to have tea and spices on
                      expensive room to renovate in   display, throw away unsightly boxes and
                 Ta home with so many factors to   packets and decant products into glass
                 think about from appliances to worktops,   containers that complement the style
                 but there are many small ways to jazz   of  your  kitchen.  Put  washing-up  liquid
                 up the space without breaking the bank.   into a stylish soap dispenser. If you want
                                                  to  go  the  extra  mile,  print  out  labels
                 Create the right atmosphere – are you   to  keep  track  of  exactly  what  you’re
                 seeking energy at the beginning of each   placing in each jar. Look on TikTok and
                 day? A calm place to enjoy a coffee at   Pinterest for storage inspiration if you’re
                 the weekend? Or an intimate space for   not sure where to start.
                 relaxed dinners? Here are some tips for
                 how to create a luxury kitchen look for a   Worktops and splashbacks
                 fraction of the price.           Chris Webb, Senior Kitchen Buyer
                                                  at B&Q, says: “Stylish worktops and
                 Keep the space clean             splashbacks can instantly make an out-
                 Having  a  clean  space  is  the  easiest   of-date kitchen look incredibly modern.
                 way to make your kitchen look chic.   Choose an interesting splashback, such
                 Scrubbing  your  kitchen  cabinets  and   as a copper or patterned design.
                 cleaning the grout on tiles can make an
                 instant difference.              “And choose a worktop that will look
                                                  as good in ten years as it does today
                 Avoid letting dirty dishes pile up and stay   –  marble  effect  laminate  is  a  timeless
                 on  top of  expiration  dates  for  food and   cost-effective option for that luxury
                 condiments to maximise space in the   look. Make sure your worktop is scratch,
                 cupboards. Wet sponges, unread mail and   heat  and  spillage  resistant  –  a  clean
                 dirty appliances like toasters and blenders   finish is essential.”
                 sitting on worktops clutter up the space.

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