The kitchen is the heart of the homeand the first place to show its age.
ML Interiors Group / Becca Lea Photography
Kitchens are the heart of the home.
A clean, welcoming kitchen can make an entire home feel bright and fresh.
Credit:ML Interiors Group / Becca Lea Photography
It can wear it at you day in and day out as you stare at your dingy countertop grout.
And old appliances can make you resort to pulling up a delivery app every time dinner rolls around.
Want your kitchen to feel inviting instead of offensive?
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Here are the twelve fixtures that can make your kitchen look instantly dated.
For an alternative to natural stone that has more dynamic energy than the often-solid Corian, look to quartz.
Centerset Faucets
Keep the sink simple and streamlined if you want it to look updated.
A single-hole pull-down faucet looks more current."
And Myrick has something to say about it.
“Few things date a kitchen faster than staggered upper cabinets.
Installed at different heights in an attempt to add visual interest.
Sure, its interesting… but not in a good way!,” exclaims Myrick.
Instead, take the cabinets all the way to the ceiling.
“It maximizes storage and creates a seamless, high-end feel,” says Myrick.
There was a time when this was the standard, but technology and clever hiding places have changed.
Blocky Islands
Gone are the days ofkitchen islandsthat felt like just thatan island.
Today, islands should feel integrated into your kitchen design.
That means leaving the ornate, heavy, intricate lighting in the early 2000s.
Built-In Kitchen Desks
Kitchen desks had amoment.
Matching Everything
When every fixture in your kitchen matches, it screams dated.
“If you want to date your kitchen, then choose everything the same.
Instead, look for hardware and fixtures that introduce an element of surprise or a statement-making moment.
