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INTERIORS INSIDER



                                                  Focus on lighting
                                                  Light fixtures can be an easy way to
                                                  make a kitchen feel more expensive
                                                  without breaking the bank. Low-
                                                  hanging fixtures can make the ceiling
                                                  look higher and chandeliers can really
                                                  make a statement.

                                                  If you don’t want to replace your lights,
                                                  placing mini lamps around the room
                                                  can also be a quick and easy way to
                                                  make the space feel cosy. If you have
                                                  a lounging area in your kitchen, a floor
                                                  lamp can create a more relaxed feel.









       Replace hardware
       You might be surprised at what upgrading
       drawer and cupboard  handles can  do  to  a
       space. An old drawer can look brand new with
       a sleek handle, and even sink fixtures like taps
       can be changed for a quick revamp.

       Don’t forget about the finishing touches
       A high-end kitchen features pure luxury, right                                                                                  Think about colour
       down to the smallest details. This is where you                                                                             A splash of paint can make all the
       can really save the cash, without anyone being                                                                              difference. Colours like cream and
       able to spot the difference.                                                                                              beige can make a kitchen look elegant
                                                                                                                                  and create a calming space to be in.
       Adding paintings and prints can be a simple
       way to inject some personality into your                                                                                  If you don’t want to repaint your entire
       kitchen and make it look more stylish. If you                                                                             kitchen, painting the units can change
       want the space to look cohesive, paint the                                                                                the space. Make sure you use a primer
       frames of your artwork the same colour as                                                                                  and an oil-based paint which is more
       your kitchen cabinets.                                                                                                       durable than latex in wet areas
                                                                                                                                          like kitchens.
       Fresh flowers and plants bring a lovely fragrance
       into the room. Windowsill herbs look attractive
       and  are  also  functional.  Invest  in  an  elegant
       plant pot to tie the look together.

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