{"id":213,"date":"2016-09-10T22:23:14","date_gmt":"2016-09-10T22:23:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flipswitch.wpengine.com\/fliptheswitch\/?p=213"},"modified":"2025-05-20T02:32:05","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T02:32:05","slug":"our-favorite-kitchen-no-brainers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/fliptheswitch\/our-favorite-kitchen-no-brainers\/","title":{"rendered":"Our favorite kitchen no-brainers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Let\u2019s be honest. We would love to remodel and upgrade almost every corner of our home. Unfortunately, that typically involves some careful planning, money and time. All things that most of us don\u2019t have a lot of.<\/p>\n

While you\u2019re saving up and searching for the ultimate kitchen remodel on Pinterest, why not get a head start on the no-brainers. The easy wins. The low hanging fruit.<\/p>\n

Here are some easy upgrade ideas for that sacred place, where all of us food and drink lovers spend most of our time, the kitchen.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re looking for some basic tips or a complete kitchen remodel, here are simple and effective ways to get you started on the right path. Best of all, these simple upgrades won\u2019t cost you an arm or a leg.<\/p>\n

Here are our 3 favorite instant upgrades that no modern kitchen should be without:<\/p>\n

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  1. Getting splashy with color<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    If your kitchen is suffering from the dullness of neutrality, adding splashes of color is the first place to start. Nothing attracts the eye more than contrasting color tones and it elevates your kitchen from basic to rock star status instantly. Highlighting certain features such as the cabinets, light fixtures and plants can do wonders for making your kitchen feel like a breath of fresh air whenever you walk in the room.<\/p>\n

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    1. Go under the cabinet<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      Under cabinet lights<\/a> are never a bad idea. Keep your countertops well-lit and looking sparkly clean as you do your chopping, slicing and pouring with style. Depending on your setup, these little disks of magic can be easily installed for less than you\u2019d think.<\/p>\n

      But more than anything, they just make everything look really cool. <\/em><\/p>\n

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      1. Let your lights lead the way<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        Pendant lights<\/a> aren\u2019t just pretty to look at, they\u2019re also a great way to steer your guests to the ideal congregating area (in our case, the bar<\/em>). A modern kitchen isn\u2019t quite complete without hanging a set of stylish pendant lights to shed some light on your favorite meeting points.<\/p>\n

        Your new problem will be getting your guests to leave (and we can\u2019t help with that).<\/p>\n

        Instant Kitchen Wins<\/h2>\n

        Rome wasn\u2019t built in a day and your dream kitchen won\u2019t be either, but with these quick and simple tips, your kitchen can stand out from the pack. Who knows? Maybe your kitchen doesn\u2019t need a complete overhaul, just a slight tweak here or there.<\/p>\n

        Sometimes it\u2019s the little wins in life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        Let\u2019s be honest. We would love to remodel and upgrade almost every corner of our home. Unfortunately, that typically involves some careful planning, money and time. All things that most of us don\u2019t have a lot of. 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