It is not uncommon for the kitchen to be the focal area for a home with an open floor plan. Your kitchen may be in the perfect position to fill this role, but its looks may not deserve getting so much focus. While you can spice things up by putting small appliances on the countertops and adding pictures to the walls, you may want to add permanent features that improve the overall look of the kitchen. It is worth hiring a remodeling contractor to help with this because they can take on tough projects without a problem.
Chandelier Lighting
The lighting in the kitchen will have a huge impact on its looks. Recessed lighting and under cabinet lights might provide functionality in terms of lighting, but it may not look special. An excellent addition is lighting in the form of a chandelier that you can put in the center of the kitchen. Not only will it provide lots of overhead lighting that will help with performing most tasks, but you can focus on being decorative. Professionals will know just how much clearance you need to keep the chandelier from getting in the way, which means they can look around at various chandeliers and pick out ones that meet your needs.
Tile Backsplash
Having colorful paint behind the countertop is an effective way to add some vibrancy to the room, but this typically cannot compete with the addition of decorative tile as a backsplash. Also, you will find that tile is easier to keep clean so you do not have to worry about touching up paint on a regular basis. It is possible to pick from so many tile variants regarding size, shape, color, and design, so you should feel free to get carried away with looking at all your options until you find something that you absolutely love.
Flooring
With an open floor plan, one of the things that you will always see is the flooring. A great option is to choose the same flooring for both the kitchen and living room to make the two areas feel like one. This can get a little tricky if you have two different looks that you want to achieve in the kitchen and living room, so you may want to consider a neutral appearance to let the other features shine. Another option is separating the two floors and going bold with the kitchen flooring to make it truly stand out.
Making these changes will have your kitchen performing well as the focal point of your main living space. Talk with a kitchen remodeling contractor today for more advice.
