1. Invest in a Hardware Exchange
The possibilities are endless with combinations of finishes and styles. Update your look by swapping out the oil rubbed bronze for trendier gold or classic polished nickel. We recommend selecting no more than two different metals in a room across your plumbing fixtures, light fixtures, and hardware. Stainless steel appliances are considered a neutral in our book and don't forget about paneled appliances for a particularly seamless look.
2. Allow Your Space to Breathe with Open Shelving
Open shelving is not only convenient for easy access to your must have kitchen items but it also allows for creativity. Effortlessly reinvent your space with elements of the changing seasons or rearrange your unique treasures into new vignettes.
3. Indulge in One New Appliance
Whether it’s a practical or luxury purchase, you will not regret the added joys of new technologies and features of appliances that make our everyday better. One of our favorite things to include in a kitchen that is both practical and luxurious, as well as affordable, is a wine cooler. Say goodbye to a cluttered fridge and hello to longer lasting & better tasting wine stored at the optimal temperature.
4. Adjust the Mood with Paint
Set the tone of your space with a new hue. You don’t need to do the whole room, go part of the way, or create an accent wall. You can make a space feel airy and open with white or add a dramatic vibe with darker shades. Create a calming effect with blues and greens, or add some energy with yellows and oranges. Have fun with color, but remember to make sure that whatever you select compliments your cabinetry.
5. Create a Unique Look with Custom Window Treatments
Frame the beauty of natural light with fun prints, patterns, or elegant neutrals. You can easily elevate any look with unique trims. Some aspects of windows treatments to keep in mind are light control, comfort, style, and privacy. Make sure that your selections meet your goals and always measure twice!!
Alison McIndoe is the owner and principal interior designer of AK Interiors LLC, voted Susquehanna Style’s 2019 Best Kitchen and Best Bath Designer in Lancaster County. You are invited to be inspired by the showrooms in her beautiful downtown space, The Shoppe at AK Interiors. The Shoppe offers boutique home furnishings, elegant accessories, and unique gifts & décor. Visit akinteriorsllc.com to learn more about her work or call 717-872-6966 to schedule a free, in-shoppe Meet & Greet.
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The Shoppe at AK Interiors
246 W Orange St | Lancaster, PA
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