When the seasons change, Mother Nature decides to redecorate the entire world. There’s no reason why we can’t redecorate our homes to reflect that change, too. If your budget doesn’t allow for a full-fledged kitchen remodel at this point, these ideas may help you get into the spirit with a fresh, newly-decorated kitchen.
Floors
After you’re done giving your floor a good scrubbing, spruce it up with a new throw rug. They’re available in all sorts of colors and styles, from stripes to charming rag-woven varieties.
Centerpieces
Add a splash of color to your kitchen table or island with fresh flowers. Generally, small bouquets or a single flower bring the perfect amount of nature into your home.
If you have a shallow bowl handy, why not display fruit instead? Pears, peaches, apples and oranges are healthy treats and beautiful to look at. This is also a great way to encourage healthy eating for yourself and your family.
Sink Accessories
If you have an old dish rack for washing dishes or dishpan, this time of year is great to replace them. These accessories are generally very inexpensive, and come in many different colors to match your kitchen décor.
Windows
If you have a kitchen with windows, think about updating the window dressings. One idea is to take drapes curtains down completely to encourage more light to enter the room, but lighter dressings are also a great way to celebrate the season.
Fresh Paint
After a good cleaning, you may decide to give the walls a fresh coat of paint. Lighter colors, like white or cream, offer the illusion of a bigger space, while lightening the overall mood of the room.
Drawers
To give your kitchen even more of a face lift, look at the variety of drawer pulls available. When you update this detail, you may be surprised at how different the room will look.
Lights
Although the days are longer, you still need lighting inside the room for evening or early morning meals. Take a look at some of the compact fluorescent lighting options available for an update to lighting fixtures and to save money on your electrical bill.
These small changes will go a long way towards adding some summer cheer to your kitchen.
Iron River Construction provides a variety of interior and exterior home remodeling solutions, including kitchen packages, for homeowners in the Twin Cities and surrounding metro area communities.
