How to Add Character to Your Kitchen Design

Your kitchen is one of the busiest places in your home. Since your family uses it practically every day, it tends to get a lot of consideration when it comes to remodeling. To add character to your kitchen remodel, you'll need to think about the color scheme and layout, among several other elements. To ensure a successful renovation, you need to work with a trusted remodeling company that has the skills and expertise to complete the job.

Here are a few ideas that help add character to your new kitchen design:

Pick an Attractive Flooring Material

The floors don't have to look plain in your new kitchen. Depending on your preferences, you have the freedom to choose from a wide range of materials, including ceramic tile, hardwood, or natural stone, as long as you are certain about a specific color or style, you can enhance your kitchen's character and make it your own.

Turn Your Island Into a Focal Point

If you have an island in your new kitchen layout, you can turn it into a central feature by painting it in a color that contrasts with the surrounding cabinetry. You can also choose bright and vivid colors to add more personality and make this specific kitchen feature stand out more.

Choose the Right Window Style

If window replacement is also part of your kitchen remodeling list, you may want to avoid big glass windows in your design. Unless you have sliding or French patio doors in your kitchen layout, consider a window style that offers a good balance of beauty and performance. For instance, casement or sliding windows are available in different styles and can be easily opened whenever you're cooking to allow smoke and odors to escape.

Mix and Match Different Textures

Different textures can bring your new kitchen to the next level design-wise. Consider metal handles with copper or brass finishes for your wooden cabinets to add a vintage feel to the space. You can also incorporate wood in other parts of the kitchen. For instance, it can be used as a countertop since the graining and imperfections add a warm and homey feeling to the kitchen's interior design. 

You can count on Callen top-tier kitchen and bathroom remodeling services! Call us at (414) 529-5509, or complete our online contact form to get started with your home remodeling project. We serve residents in Waukesha and Milwaukee, WI.