When we think of kitchen remodels we tend to think of all things big. The countertop, oven, range hood – all of these greater components that comprise the grand scheme of the remodel and are likely the reason we undertake them in the first place.
But the small and subtle elements can be just as effective to the style and functionality than the big and bulky items. Take, for example, a new espresso machine, one that makes perfect coffee and saves you at least 20 bucks a week on the ever-inflating price of a cafe coffee!
With this in mind, we are going to talk about why you shouldn’t overlook the little details and why they provide such an impact when it comes your space’s feel and functionality:
The subtle effects increase the style
Subtle additions like bright paint jobs, brushed nickel kitchen handles and new splashbacks can make a subtle-yet-effective impact on your remodel’s overall aesthetic. Naturally, when people enter the kitchen, they are going to take note of the larger additions. For example, if they enter the space and see a drab old stovetop they are going to think “ooft, this kitchen needs a little work”. Conversely, if they see a brand new stovetop they will think, “hmmm, this space has some style”.
But the same actually goes for the smaller details, too! If a visitor were to enter your space and find strange, incongruous details that were left behind before the renovation then they will probably find the room somewhat uncomfortable. Everything has to make sense when you renovate a space. You can’t leave behind incongruous antiquities that make no sense to your overall design objective.
Therefore, the subtle effects greatly increase the style of your remodel and will optimise its beauty in the best possible way whilst giving the space a breath of fresh air!
They naturally improve functionality
Old and obsolete essentials do nothing but make cooking that much more difficult. They get in the way, they jam, they simply stop working. These are just three reasons why you should update even the subtle details in your kitchen. The smaller, subtle aspects of your space actually play a big role in amplifying your space’s efficiency and making it more suitable for cooking.
For example, even just adding an extra power outlet near where you do most of your cooking can allow for extra appliances to enter your cooking repertoire. So, to enhance the space’s functionality, you should absolutely never overlook the smaller details.
They complement the overall design
So, for example, you’re became a handyman and creating a contemporary kitchen design, complete with muted tones and sleek styles. The last thing you want to do is leave behind those fraying old wooden handles that look like they belong in a 1960s beach shack (not that we don’t love an old beach shack – but you get the idea!).
The subtle details should complement the grand design, making any home chefs and visitors feel comfortable in their surroundings. A shabby kitchen is one that deters our desire to cook, that makes us want to go grabbing the phone and opening any number of the myriad delivery apps available in our hands today.
As such, your subtleties should complement the overall design and actually assist you in your desire to cook in what should be the most beautiful and invigorating renovation of this most imperative room of the home!
