The kitchen is quite often referred to as the heart of the home, and for good reason.  Meals at home bring people together; the kitchen is the center of activity. Microwaves are one of the versatile appliances and an attraction in most modern kitchens. At parties, people always tend to gather there, even if they’re not cooking anything. Kitchens just have a certain magnetism to them. We all would love a kitchen that is as modern and luxurious as possible right? With that in mind, here are some tips for upgrading and luxuriating your kitchen.

Sweat the Small Stuff

Aesthetically, the design and layout of a kitchen are only as stunning as the pieces that fill it up. Upgrades to cutting boards, knives, shelves, and purchasing a flash rice maker for your home as these appliances can go a long way and won’t break the bank.  Purchasing a beautiful stand mixer can serve to not only add some vibrance to a space, but more importantly, it’s a wonderful cooking tool.  Grab some new bamboo cutting boards and change out old cabinet knobs.  Sweat the small stuff. 

Cabinets, Cabinets, Cabinets

There is no feature more prominent in a kitchen than the cabinets.  While painting kitchen cabinets can certainly improve the overall look, replacing cabinets with sleeker, more modern options can transform the room entirely.  Use the spectacular kitchens at Stella Tower in New York as inspiration.  I know, being from Boston, one doesn’t want to look to NYC for anything.  But these are worthy of lifting the grudge.  The custom Smallbone of Devizes cabinets there are bright and rich—they illuminate the whole space.  Modernize your cabinets, modernize your kitchen. 

Upgrade to Concrete or Granite

Another way to add a bit of refinement to your kitchen is to upgrade the countertops.  Polished concrete countertops have grown in popularity due to their durability and their contemporary flare. Try choosing a lighter shade, it can really open up a space and add a level of warmth and squared edges add some sleekness, quartz countertops are one of the most popular things you can get for the kitchen. There’s virtually a limitless choice of materials and products for your kitchen, ranging from cabinets and countertops to hardware and plumbing fixtures to embody your kitchen remodeling ideas.

This one is often overlooked and it really shouldn’t be.  Changing out old incandescent or fluorescent bulbs for softer LED lights can change the entire atmosphere.  And more importantly, switching out an outdated hanging light with a new, modern fixture can really make a statement.  A unique fixture is the first thing people will notice when they walk in.

Appliances

Swapping out old appliances for some stylish new, stainless steel gems will not only save you money on your electric bill and make cooking at home far more enjoyable, but it will also help bring your kitchen into the 21st century. Bу fаr thе most commonly uѕеd is ѕtаіnlеѕѕ ѕtееl. It has a rерutаtіоn fоr lоngеvіtу, оnе thаt іt’ѕ earned. Stаіnlеѕѕ ѕtееl is аn alloy оf Irоn, wіth a percentage of Chrоmіum. That Chrоmіum іѕ асtuаllу a thіn layer оf oxide on the ѕurfасе, known аѕ thе “passive layer,” whісh рrеvеntѕ соrrоѕіоn. Hence thе nаmе: ѕtаіnlеѕѕ. On tор оf bеіng both generally соnѕіdеrеd thе most соѕt-еffесtіvе аnd durаblе, stainless ѕtееl іѕ аlѕо оnе of thе mоrе соmmоn materials uѕеd for kitchen аррlіаnсеѕ іn gеnеrаl, mаkіng it еаѕіеr to coordinate.
There are a number of places where you can find sophisticated and beautiful gas ranges and dishwashers.  You’ll be amazed how much better your kitchen will look and feel once luxury appliances are in the mix.