Step 5. Share & After sale

styling tips for your kitchen

Once your kitchen has been installed, add the finishing touches to achieve your desired look and feel, completing your brand new space.

Revisit your initial style goals and understand current trends using magazines, Pinterest, Instagram and kitchen displays as inspiration. Think about what soft furnishings will compliment your space. This is your opportunity to add the ‘icing on the cake’.

keep it clean
Declutter and maximise your working kitchen space with accessories for hidden and off bench storage. By concealing everyday items with wireware and using
hanging storage accessories you can easily free up bench space to add functionality.

personalise your space
Open shelving can be used as stylish storage solutions and as a design feature. Create this look with steel frame shelves or introduce a new material element with complementary-tone panels. Display personal items like cookbooks, candles and plants to add your own creative flair. Your kitchen is the heartbeat of your home, make it your own.

create a cohesive look
Ensure cohesion and a designer look by applying consistent design elements and styling to all rooms across the home. Consider applying accent hues, colours and materials from your kitchen in other areas of the house. Most kitchen cabinetry solutions can be installed across multiple spaces in your home, check with your supplier if that’s an option for their products.

bring the outside in
Adding greenery offers life and warmth to any kitchen space, whether it’s with fresh flowers, herbs or indoor plants.

add ‘wow’ factor with furnishings
Choose lights and stools that will complement the flow of your kitchen and home. You might want to add in a feature light fitting or some pendant lighting to act as a centrepiece in your kitchen. Or you might choose functional lighting that lets your new space speak for itself. Then, find some stools to fit your bench and finish off your space. Consider the height and width of your new stools relative to the height of your kitchen bench. This will influence what stools to choose and how many will fit.

Most of all, be creative and have fun! 

For more ideas, check out the Homedec design blog for styling tips and to see what’s trending.

care and maintenance

Now that you’ve built your dream kitchen, it’s time to give yourself a pat on the back and invite some friends around to admire your handywork!

maintain your kitchen
Make sure you know how to properly care for your kitchen to make it go the distance. Check your manufacturer’s care instructions and comply with their recommendations. It’s generally as simple as using soapy water or nonabrasive cleaners but it’s a good idea to check.

keep your warranties handy
You’ve invested a lot of time and effort into your kitchen and if anything goes wrong your supplier should replace any products with manufacturing faults. Some kitchen companies offer online registrations for your warranty. Always check if you can register your products for any further support that might be required.

Apart from that, it’s now time to enjoy your new kitchen. Invite your family and friends over and get cooking!