As a result of lockdown restrictions related to Covid-19, now is the time for homeowners to refurbish their homes and bring them back to life. Get active during lockdown; it’s time to pull out all the cleaning equipment and reno materials and get to work.
A home that’s clean and revamped makes for healthier living and a more enjoyable lifestyle.
One of the essential areas of the home to work on is the kitchen. Kitchen renovations at this time can help increase its functionality.
Why now is a great time to spruce up your kitchen!
The lockdown may have helped you realise that there isn’t much space for storage and meal preparation in your kitchen. You may have also been waiting for an opportunity to have enough time to get your kitchen renovated. Well, your time starts now as the stay-at-home order allows your kitchen renovation project to happen.
But how can you begin kitchen remodelling? Here are some essential touchups your kitchen needs to come alive again.
Revisit the kitchen flooring
Think of kitchen flooring that is aesthetically appealing, high-end and as functional as it should be. If you have high traffic areas and use the kitchen floor frequently, then go for something durable. Be sure that your floor can resist stains, spills, water and other things that can mar its look and feel.
There are so many stylish kitchen floorings from which you can make a choice:
- Wood-look kitchen floors
- Stone-look kitchen floors
- Marble-look kitchen floors
- Waterproof vinyl kitchen floors
- Vinyl sheet kitchen floors
- Tile kitchen floors
- Laminate kitchen floors
- Engineered wood kitchen floors
These floors add beauty to your kitchen and make the activities that happen there enjoyable.
Kitchen floor patterns also matter. Choose designs that create the illusion of space and matches other kitchen fixtures like cabinets and work surfaces.
Kitchen worktops
If you’ve been postponing getting a new kitchen benchtop, you can now do so by leveraging lockdown. When it comes to benchtops, there are numerous types of materials that can be used to make a beautiful and workable cooking top. This ranges from marble, laminate, granite, quartz, etc. Your kitchen will look great well and truly after lockdown is over.
Kitchen worktops also add value to the property. They offer different types with unique characteristics. A good example is a worktop made from stone which lasts for a very long time. Even in the face of attack from the elements and kitchen content, stone can be repaired and restored.
Even as we’re confined to staying at home, investing in natural stone for the kitchen benchtop is a great idea. It would be a wonderful sight to behold when you walk into your kitchen and boldly standing there is a stone benchtop.
If you’ll like to resell after the lockdown, stone-based benchtops add a good value to the price of your home.
Kitchen lighting
Having good lighting in your kitchen is very important as it allows you to prepare meals seamlessly. You can begin by replacing old or faulty kitchen lights. Installing a chandelier over the cooking area will release more light into the space. Stone splashbacks can also help spread light across the kitchen.
Upgrade kitchen appliances
Turn up your kitchen this lockdown season with modern appliances that redefine kitchen function. This can be done simply by replacing faulty coffee makers, toasters, and other electrical appliances with high-end functional ones.
Repaint
Freshly painted kitchen walls can work wonders if the walls are not tiled. Worn-out paints will make your kitchen look old. Choose neutral colours that create the perfect ambience for a meal prep area. Splash the kitchen cabinet with an ideal hue that complements the flooring, ceiling and countertops. You may decide to paint your kitchen yourself since you’re now at home or call in a professional painter.
Liven up the kitchen
Throw in some colour into your kitchen this lockdown by bringing in some bright and beautiful flowers. You can try some real plants in pots for a cheerful-looking kitchen.
Declutter
This lockdown is the perfect time to throw out those old and unwanted kitchen wares. Clearing out your space will discourage pests from hiding in, and help aerate the kitchen. Store away new items you’re not using in the kitchen. You can do this with your family – it’s more fun.
Conclusion
Don’t waste this precious time at home doing nothing. The time’s right to bring in those kitchen additions you’ve been longing to have. Need help with kitchen design ideas and renovations? Get in touch with Stone Benchtops Direct today!