10 Ways to Make a Kitchen Look Brighter

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10 Ways to Make a Kitchen Look Brighter
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• While its a lot harder to make a small kitchen
  look bigger, it is a lot simpler to make a dark
  kitchen look brighter, and in many instances,
  brightening a kitchen up can also create the
  illusion of space.
• Here are 10 simple, cost-effective ways to
  brighten up your kitchen
• 1. Select light colors
• Light paints, such as off-white, cream and pale
  gray can have the opposite effect on a kitchen
  than dark colors, which tend to make a space look
  cramped. You can echo the light colors on your
  cabinetry and countertops, too.

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• 2. Use brighter bulbs
• If the fixtures in your kitchen allow it, try
  screwing in brighter bulbs, such as those that
  are between 4,000 and 5,000 Kelvin, or for a
  warmer, cozier look, go for between 3,000 and
  4,000.
• 3. Steer clear of big color contrasts
• Mixing and matching light and dark colors in your
  kitchen can make it feel and look, imbalanced and
  closed-off, while a lighter color scheme
  throughout, will help brighten it up and make it
  feel bigger.

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• 4. Use accent lights
• Accent lighting can add an extra dimension to any
  living space, and works well in kitchens when
  lights are installed below the cabinets, or along
  the top of countertops.
• 5. Eliminate clutter
• Clutter has the same effect in any room of the
  home, but especially in a kitchen. Making it feel
  congested and look much smaller and darker than
  it really is, the less clutter you have in your
  kitchen, the more open, bright and expansive it
  will look.

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• 6. Choose smaller furniture
• If youve got chunky, solid furniture taking up
  space in your kitchen and making it look and feel
  dark, try replacing it with smaller items, or go
  for an island, which will still give you the
  space to sit and eat at, but wont take up so
  much space.
• 7. Hang up mirrors.
• Mirrors are a fantastically effective way to
  create the illusion of space in any small room,
  and the way in which they reflect the light can
  work wonders for brightening up a dark space.

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• 8. Switch to open shelves
• Open shelving isnt just convenient, it can also
  help to make your kitchen look bigger and will
  take up a lot less space. Cabinets and cupboards
  can quickly drain the light, too, and in some
  cases, even block natural light from windows and
  doors.
• 9. Add a white backsplash
• This is another simple but effective way to
  brighten up a dark, dingy kitchen, and while your
  budget will determine the type of tiles you
  choose, even the most basic of backsplashes will
  have the same effect.

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• 10. Install reflective surfaces
• Stainless steel gadgets and equipment will
  reflect the light in such a way as to make the
  entire space look brighter, and you can even go
  further and have reflective surfaces on all your
  kitchen cabinetry and furniture.
• When renovating your kitchen, keep these tips in
  mind to ensure that the space remains welcoming
  and bright, and for the very best results, always
  work with an experienced kitchen renovation
  company.

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