EIGHT QUICK IDEAS TO REFRESH YOUR KITCHEN

1 COLOUR SPLASH

Often one of the dullest rooms of the home, kitchen colours lean towards simple and sensible shades of white, grey and black. If yours needs a little lift, consider a hit of vibrant colour – think mustard yellow, grass green or bright blue – to make the space feel bigger and brighter.

2 CHANGE UP TEXTILES

Swapping your tea towels, oven gloves and even dish cloths, can give your kitchen a fresher feel. It’s a budget-friendly way to introduce colour and pattern without buying a tin of paint.

3 SLIMLINE SEATING

If you don’t have room to squeeze in a dining table but still want a space to sit down to eat, an extended counter and set of bar stools is the perfect solution. Look for backless style seating, so the stools can be pushed right under the counter when not in use.

4 SMART TECH

Keep your electricals small to minimise clutter on your counter. When it comes to choosing your kettle, toaster, or even air fryer, work out how big you really need to go. If you have a whole family to feed, then err on the side of caution with larger models, but for two people, you can save ample space with smaller styles.

5 SPACE SAVERS

For the little surface and floor space you do have, make sure it works as hard as possible. Look for storage and shelving systems with varying heights, or that stack, to keep all your cooking essentials tidy but within easy reach.

6 WOW WITH WALLS

Give your kitchen an instant glow-up with a feature wall, painted in your chosen vibrant colour. If you’re into DIY, consider a tiled splashback too, to draw the eye into the room making it feel larger.

7 DECOR DETAILS

Treat your kitchen as you would any other room in your house – consider hanging prints on walls and putting down a (washable) rug to cosy up a cold floor.

8 GO UP

Utilise vertical space when it comes to making the most of your kitchen. If you have a spare section of wall at eye level, consider installing a hanging rail for pots, utensils and textiles.