If you're renovating your kitchen, you probably don't plan for it to look boring. To avoid this from happening, here are some simple ways to add visual interest to the design.
Light and Dark Contrast
You could incorporate contrast into the decor with dark-coloured coffee or charcoal cabinetry set against white walls. Deep hues will give your kitchen a warmer and cosier vibe than if it were covered in all-white shades. The advantage of dark neutrals is they look earthy and bold without being overpowering. Alternatively, opt for deep green or navy cupboards that stand out against pale walls. Stainless steel appliances are also relatively dark in tone and blend with moody cabinetry, creating a neat blocking effect. A distinction between light and dark, simple to implement, adds pep to the design.
Creative Kitchen Island
Kitchen islands provide another chance for you to get creative with the decor. For example, build an organically shaped curved island and use cladding such as vertical timber strips for texture. Other options are brightly coloured cupboards or an island constructed with repurposed timber. You could fit a multicolour veined stone countertop on the island that contrasts with the other benchtops, making it the focal point. You have countless ways to emphasise a kitchen island. Beneficially, they're easy to update if you renovate in a different style in the future.
Flooring
Covering such a large area, the floor is a great place to set the mood and ambience of designer kitchens. You have almost a limitless array of material choices. Even simple charcoal-coloured porcelain set in large square tiles looks modern and has an industrial edge while suiting varied kitchen styles. Pair the dark floor with white cupboards and walls and a similarly toned countertop for visual interest. Beautiful hardwood planks are another possibility. You could opt for a stunning herringbone pattern rather than go with a standard linear design.
Other alternatives, such as polished concrete or liquid limestone, create the reverse. They form a seamless floor that has textured patterns but is not broken up by joint lines between individual tiles or planks. Concrete can be polished to a high shine or a subtle matte, giving a kitchen a sophisticated but earthy look. Liquid limestone is made from a mixture of cement and crushed limestone that is poured over the floor. It gives a natural appearance similar to stone and comes in shades of grey and beige.
Contact a contractor to learn more about custom kitchen design.