Not only will a few upgrades in your kitchen make your life easier, but if they add that modern feel to your home, they will also do much to raise the value of your property. 

So, where do you start? Well, here are a few ideas we hope you find useful.

Essential Upgrades For A Modern Day Kitchen

Upgrade The Aesthetics

Unless you are going for the rustic, vintage feel with your kitchen, you should definitely consider a more modern aesthetic. Ivory, red, yellow, green, and blue are popular kitchen colors for walls, fixtures, and accents, and you can check out other trending colors here. 

The types of material you use in your kitchen can also create a contemporary feel, so consider granite or marble when you're choosing custom kitchen cabinets and countertops, and bamboo, white laminate, or bright vinyl when you're thinking about your flooring. 

Include Smart Features

In this technological age, nearly everything in our homes can be connected to wifi. This is true in the kitchen, as many appliances now have smart features. Our refrigerators can be programmed to order foods we are running short of, our microwaves can be controlled through voice commands, our washing machines can remember previous wash cycles, and even our coffee machines can be automated to cater to our personal tastes. We discussed some of these in our article on smart home upgrades, so have a read, and then replace any of your older appliances with their AI-enhanced alternatives. 

​Integrate Your Appliances

For a sophisticated, streamlined, and tidy look to our kitchens, integrated appliances are a perfect investment for those of us looking to save space and create a modern feel. The renovation can be expensive, but because we can say goodbye to unsightly clutter and wiring, and hello to a brand new aesthetic, the investment can be worth it. Take a look at these integrated appliances for examples of the super sleek additions that could become a part of your kitchen.

Change Your Lighting

If you want your friends to see the fabulous modern additions you have added to your kitchen, you need the right lighting to help them see everything clearly. And if you're going to choose lighting, you may as well add those lighting options that fit in with the contemporary aesthetic you have created in your kitchen. Recessed strips of bright white LEDs, illuminated lighting running through your kitchen fixtures, and bright and colorful pendant lights are just some of the lighting designs that will transform the feel and look of your kitchen. Take a look at the examples in the linked article. 

Remember that energy-efficiency is also an important part of a modern kitchen, so purchase those light bulbs that are economically and ecologically friendly, and consider smart lighting so you can turn them on and off with ease.

Finally

So, if you're planning on giving your kitchen a makeover any time soon, consider these essential upgrades, and transform this one room in your home into an area you will enjoy spending time in. Sure, there will be an expense, but if you're selling up or staying put, those investments will be worth it. 

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