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Tips to Make Your Kitchen Look More Modern

Remodeling and undertaking a new kitchen design can be a time consuming and stressful ordeal for owners. Not only will they need to consider the décor of the space but there are a variety of elements that should be upgraded to make the room more appealing. Here we’ll cover the most common ways for owners to modernize their home: Add storage to hide the clutter, select bright accents to decorate with, upgrade the cabinetry to sleeker pieces, change the countertops and update the appliances. If you are a homeowner hoping to modernize your kitchen design, continue on to the article below for an outline of some of the most significant updates you can make.

Add Storage to Hide Clutter

To enhance the look of a room, it is critical that owners have ample storage. Failing to have an adequate amount of storage in a home can cause it to look unkempt and cluttered. This is especially true in high traffic areas that are used frequently (such as the kitchen). To prevent this area from looking untidy, it is recommended that owners upgrade the storage system they currently have to accommodate additional items and neatly tuck them away. Keeping items neatly stored away in cabinets can modernize the space by making it appear brighter, more spacious, chic and attractive. Finally, having an ample amount of storage can help people save time searching for items.

Choose Bright Accents

A quick and cost-effective way for owners to upgrade their current space is to select bright accents to add to the room. These accents can be in the form of art, hardware, small appliances, or decorations that can easily be swapped out of the area if the color becomes out of style. Owners that enhance their space with small accents also prevent the need to invest in large or trendy pieces that can quickly go out of style. Using small accent colors can help to modernize a space without it looking dated in the future.

Update Cabinetry

The cabinets can have a major impact on the look and appeal of the kitchen, given how much space they take up. Therefore, it’s recommended that homeowners upgrade their current cabinets to modernize the look of their home. There are a number of things that people can do to the cabinets to enhance their look, which is why it’s best to speak with a professional for a personalized assessment of the home. Based on the owner’s preference, they will be able to change the material, color, hardware, functionality, layout and design to suit their unique preferences.

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From start to finish Kurtis was a great company to work with. From the initial contact and design concept with Gregory Holster to the cabinet drop off team, the install team led by project manager Jeff Tuomi and the countertop company, the project was on time and all work was performed beyond expectations. This was greatly appreciated seeing as it was completed on December 23. All the people involved were professional and did an excellent job.

Ken M.

Shanna was our project consultant. Picking out cabinets along with counters can be somewhat overwhelming but her knowledge & experience helped us make the right decisions. Dylan & Juwan unloaded truck & Dylan check off ship ticket to make sure all boxes were accounted for. Courteous & pleasant to talk to…nice job of stacking everything neatly in our garage. We couldn't be more pleased with the service & so happy with our kitchen

Deborah D.

We recently worked with Lauren on cabinetry for a master bathroom renovation. She was great to work on the design and selections. Lauren was efficient and responsive from cabinet selection through ordering. Our overall installation was smooth. We had some unforeseen circumstances impacting our ability to accept delivery of our cabinets on the initial agreed upon date. Kurtis was very accommodating in rescheduling delivery given our project challenges. We couldn't be happier with our cabinets for this project.

Shannon O.

We had complete renovations to our kitchen and main bathroom. From start to finish, the design with Shanna was exactly what we asked for and Jeff stayed on top of the renovations, communicating each step of the way. Every worker was professional and the final product is elegant and functional. We were very happy with Kurtis and would choose Shanna and Jeff again.

Eileen M.

We love our new kitchen! Kurtis Kitchen & Bath did an outstanding job, and Adrian at the Clarkston location was exceptional to work with—creative, patient, and really listened to what we wanted. The project was well-organized, and we went from demo to a fully functioning kitchen in just 30 days. Highly recommend!

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