I thought the only way to make my kitchen countertops look nice was to keep them completely empty. Every time I saw a beautiful kitchen online, the counters looked spotless. Mine, on the other hand, always seemed to collect coffee…
How to Style Open Shelves in Your Kitchen Like a Pro
I used to think open shelves were only for those picture perfect kitchens you see online. You know the ones every bowl matches, every glass is in the right place, and somehow there isn’t a single thing out of place….
The Best Kitchen Decor Items Worth Splurging On
A few years ago I walked into a beautiful homeware store with a fresh paycheck and absolutely zero plan. I was going to treat myself to some new kitchen pieces. So I grabbed a basket and started walking the aisles…
How to Use Lighting to Transform Your Kitchen Atmosphere
The easiest way to change the look and feel of your kitchen is not by replacing the cabinets or installing new countertops. It is by changing the lighting. The right lighting can make a small kitchen feel bigger, a dark…
40 Kitchen Decor Ideas That Instantly Make Your Home Feel Cozy
There was a time when I thought my kitchen just needed to be cleaner. I would wipe the counters, put every dish away, and make sure nothing was out of place but somehow it still didn’t feel inviting. It felt……
How to Choose the Right Kitchen Backsplash for Your Style
Choosing a kitchen backsplash seemed so simple when I first started planning my kitchen update. I figured I’d walk into a showroom, spot one I liked, and be done in half an hour. I couldn’t have been more wrong. After…
The Best Minimalist Kitchen Decor Ideas for a Clean Calm Space
For the longest time, I thought my kitchen needed more. More decor, more shelves and more little accessories to make it look finished. So every time I went shopping, I’d come home with another cute jar, another decorative tray, or…
How to Decorate Above Kitchen Cabinets Without It Looking Cluttered
When I moved into my current home, the kitchen had tall cabinets that stopped about thirty centimeters short of the ceiling. That empty gap stayed untouched for nearly two years. I tried decorating it once with a few baskets, a…
How to Style a Kitchen Island Even If It Is Small
My friend Flora has this kitchen island that every single person who visits her home ends up talking about. It is not big. It is actually quite small by most standards but it is styled so beautifully and so intentionally…
Budget Kitchen Makeover Ideas That Look Like a Full Renovation
I moved into my first apartment on a Tuesday and by Wednesday I was already staring at the kitchen wondering what on earth I was going to do with it. The cabinets were a tired yellowy beige. The hardware looked…