How to freshen up your kitchen island

Kitchens are the heart of our homes and a gathering place for family. Here are some ideas for sprucing up your island.

1. A new color - a fresh paint color can bring in a whole new feel. Painting the island a different color than the cabinets is a popular way to incorporate some contrast into your kitchen.

2. Furniture styling - adding legs or feet detailing can be done to a new or existing island. Add leg detailing before painting to ensure the color matches.

3. Wainscoting - add a traditional feel and some texture with wainscoting. It suits many styles.

4. Molding - add a sense of elegance by incorporating molding on the island face and corners. This is a look that will likely stay in demand, making this a pretty safe investment.

5. Salvaged material - add a rustic feel to your kitchen by covering your island in reclaimed wood or metal sheets.

6. LED lighting - add LED light strips to the underside of the island to brighten the whole space up.

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