skip to main content

Tips for making off the shelf kitchen look custom built

10 years ago

Still playing with ideas about what to do with my kitchen. We can only afford an off the shelf one at the moment. What features and extras will make it look more high end?

(Picture isn't my kitchen but is the style of cabinet we are going for)

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (5)

PRO
OnePlan
10 years ago
Disguise where it's coming from with different handles and not the usual sink - but a traditional Belfast sink - maybe add a few brick piers ? In my ideas books theres a design for M&C's kitchen that might inspire ?! ( don't know how to attach it on here ?)
PRO
OnePlan
10 years ago
http://houzz.com/photos/4265867
Related Discussions
Jesse's kitchen - what kitchen would look good?
Q
Comments (1504)
we bought these beautiful colourful hexagon porcelain tiles for out kitchen walls and floors and everyone is really impressed with them. here is a photo from their site
...See More
Ideas to hide / minimise / make a big ugly TV look better!
Q
Comments (8)
Mount it in a dark display cabinet the same colour as the sofa, that way it will blend into the background. It would be best to try and colour match to the sofa, so if you find a display cabinet that you like, you can paint it or get it painted to match. This will ensure that it sits perfectly in the room. You can also paint the wall behind it, up over the doors and down the otherside and have a lower unit, keeping the same dark colour.
...See More
Kitchen help - what can we do to make it look better?
Q
Comments (65)
Depending on how far you budget goes, I would look at adding traditional cornice and pelmet and replacing the plinth with a similar oyster colour. End panels for wall units could also be replaced / added. Some chessboard style tilling in 3 colours would also bring out the walls. It's hard to tell but is the oak surround also on the wall units? I haven't checked your location but this is something we can help with
...See More
Houzz Live Chat - Tips for dressing your windows, September 4th, 3pm
Q
Comments (81)
Hiya Jill, thanks for sending those images over. In response to your first question about your bedroom, I can think of a couple of solutions that may work. The first is the same solution as my previous French window answer to @montbray and fit something that moves with the window, either a Pleated or a Venetian which operate under tension and open with a thumb tab rather than a cord. Alternatively, it would look quite nice if a blind, particularly a Roman blind was fitted right to the top of the wall above the window, at the ceiling. This will allow the blind to be ‘dressed’ to form a valance effect above the window when the blind is open, giving full view from, and use of the window and when it is closed, it will give the illusion of the window being taller. In the case of your bathroom blind, you might like to try a waterproof Roller blind made from PVC fabric. Alternatively, Faux wood blinds are a really great idea, as they have all the look of traditional Wooden blinds, but won't warp in wet or steamy conditions. Admittedly, it is a difficult window to dress and there are not a lot of options, but hopefully, these will give you some ideas. Sarah
...See More
glitzy
10 years ago
You can add crown molding to the top of the cabinets, and add another smaller piece of molding along the bottom of the cabinets as well. Consider under cabinet lighting (you see how beautiful it looks in the photo). If you are adding a new backsplash, a simple white subway tile will much match any counter top you select. You can add your electrical sockets up underneath your cabinets so you don't have to cut into any of your backsplash tiles. Try to make at least two of your cabinet doors glass fronts with lighting, like in the photo you attached. Also, try the Internet to find some nicer cabinet hardware at a discount (as opposed to Home Depot or Lowes). Good luck with your new kitchen!
PRO
OnePlan
10 years ago
http://houzz.com/photos/4265869
PRO
OnePlan
10 years ago
Pull the units out in a break front design for a more expensive look
http://houzz.com/photos/4265873

Sponsored

More Discussions

Too much blue. what other color is right here?

34

Does anyone know of a washer dryer that is less than 45cm deep?

9

Window and door colour/style help please

7

Help! frustrating kitchen with too many doors!

2

should I paint the tiles white?

4

United Kingdom

Tailor my experience with cookies

Houzz uses cookies and similar technologies to personalise my experience, serve me relevant content, and improve Houzz products and services. By clicking ‘Accept’ I agree to this, as further described in the Houzz Cookie Policy. I can reject non-essential cookies by clicking ‘Manage Preferences’.