Tips for a quick kitchen refresh 

The kitchen may be the heart of the home, but between dinners and school lunches, it rarely gets the TLC it deserves.  Here are three tips that’ll transform your kitchen.

The kitchen is a hive of activity in any family home. It’s where we cook for the ones we love, catch up after a long day at work, and take a few minutes R&R before chaos ensues. So why does it always fall into last place when we think of updating our interiors with the latest trends?

It’s time to put an end to stock-standard kitchens. The good news? You don’t need to fork out tens of thousands for a full-scale reno. A few quick upgrades and swap-outs can completely change the look and feel of your kitchen.

But first, coffee 

Before we get stuck into your kitchen facelift, we need coffee. In the past few years, everyone and their grandma have become coffee connoisseurs, and now, more and more of us are serving up delicious brews in our own homes.

So, if you’re leveling up your kitchen, why not start with your coffee station? Between barista-approved mugs and easy-as, one-button coffee machines, a little love in the coffee department goes a long way.

Serving up colour 

Sure, all-white kitchens are classy and timeless, but a splash of colour here and there adds warmth and character.

You don’t need to swap out your white subway tiles with bold mosaics or switch your pearl-toned Caesarstone for electric blue laminate. Instead, add colour in the accessories – think linens, vases, and bouquets of wildflowers. We adore these luxe flat-woven tea towels in burnt hues. Hang one over your oven door, and voila!

Brilliant Brass

Move over rose gold. Gold and brass tones are the new kids on the block, and they’re taking the design world by storm. We’re seeing gold and brass everywhere in the kitchen – from Shaker-style cup drawer pulls to complete cutlery sets.

What’s fantastic about modern brassy tones is their versatility. In a traditional, farmhouse-style kitchen, brass adds a contemporary twist. In a sleek, modern kitchen, brass injects character and interest. You can’t lose!