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How to Design a Welcoming Kitchen

by Waverly Wilde

What draws people into the kitchen? Some may say the food alone is all you need to have an inviting space. But the truth is, there are a lot of elements that all help make your kitchen a welcoming place.

At Aztec Appliance, we want you to love spending time in your kitchen, but sometimes that means making a few changes to the way yours looks. Everything from the lighting to the colors you choose can make a huge impact on your cooking space’s atmosphere. If you’re looking to spruce up your kitchen so it’s feeling a little less drab and a little more fab, follow these tips to give yours a much need makeover.

 

It’s All About Light

The more light that shines in your kitchen, the better. Having brightness in your kitchen not only makes it feel like a happier place, it also makes prepping and cooking easier. Obviously seeing is important while chopping up your meal, so having good light is key to creating a welcoming feeling – and your meals!

Of course, you may not have large windows that bring in a lot of light, and that’s ok. There are other ways to efficiently brighten up your kitchen. Start by checking to see if your kitchen lightbulbs need to be replaced.  A simple switch of the bulbs could change the entire kitchen’s aura! You could also consider adding more light to the room. A bold light fixture will not only create more light, it could also add drama and be the showstopping piece your kitchen had been craving all along.

 

White Opens Up Space

Another way to bring in light is by using the color white. When light hits your white walls or your white countertop, your room will instantly be brighter. White reflects light and has the power to make your space look neat and tidy without you having to put much effort into it. And if you happen to have dark appliances, the white will contrast your kitchen in a stunning way.

But, white doesn’t just make your room bright, it also makes your room look larger. Yes, white is a magical color that is perfect for tricking people into thinking your kitchen is much wider than it actually is. If your kitchen is especially small, using white in your decorating and even with your appliances like this Maytag electric range, can help your place feel a bit roomier.

 

Warm Up the Room

Warm tones will help send optimistic vibes to anyone visiting your kitchen. It doesn’t matter how small, even little details such as this bronze-handled Cafe professional range and this Cafe built-in dishwasher are enough to make your kitchen stand out in a pleasant way. But, if you’re looking to make a bigger statement, the Whirlpool Sunset Bronze refrigerator is the perfect combo of both subtle and warm. Plus, the color is unlike any other appliance finish out there! Stop by our store and we’ll help you find appliances with the perfect warm details to fit into your kitchen.

 It’s important that when you look at your kitchen, that you feel the warmth it protrudes. If you don’t like what you see, then it’s time to make some changes. So, when you’re ready to give your kitchen a friendly update, stop in to get help from our sales associates at Aztec Appliance and we’ll get you started!