It’s the beginning of a new decade. Change and reinvention have been at the forefront of many people’s minds – a new decade, a new self, right? From buying the latest gadgets to investing in a new house, all of these elements have one thing in common. What is it, you ask? It is none other than The “Chic” factor!

Being chic and sleek is all the rage in the real estate world. The demand for the most modern and elegant furnishings in every room of the house, most commonly the kitchens, has been at an all-time high. This begs the question: is your kitchen “chic” yet? Our kitchens are the most sacred and well-used places in our households. Like everything else, they must be up to date with the rapidly changing world too! Whether you’re remodeling your kitchen or just looking for a quick update, here are some of the simplest ideas to “chic” up your kitchens:

White is the ultimate sign of prosperity and elegance, so adding it to your kitchen in abundance is a very logical step that you could take right at this very moment! A smooth, pristine alabaster countertop coupled with complementary cabinets carrying wooden undertones would instantly revolutionize your kitchen’s look. Of course, if you’re feeling exceptionally bold, you could also include a light-ish gray or light blue in the interior of all your pullout drawers and cupboards to lend that fresh yet chic look to your new kitchen!

Whether you have an L – shaped layout or a U-shaped layout, you can confidently experiment with the dual tones of pastel and white! As mentioned before, white is the ultimate chic color because of the spaciousness it visually lends to all of your drawers and storage spaces in the pantry. So while the color selection of the worktop and the cabinets could be marble gray, stormy blue or ash gray, a daring dash of color like soft pink pastel in either your pull out drawers or top shelves will lend an incredible look to your kitchen – essentially giving you vibrant and chic vibes, all in one go!

The U-type kitchen is probably one of the most commonly found kitchen types in an HDB in Singapore. With this kind of kitchen layout, going for a glossy marble finish on your cabinets and drawer panels will undoubtedly be an amazing decision.

Marble finishes not only help with the aesthetics of your kitchen, but they’re also extremely easy to clean, hence making it a super – duper maintenance friendly process! So, along with the addition of an obsidian marble countertop and a well-positioned fridge, try to make sure that you get this retro, gloss.

Any good renovation involves switching up color themes and cabinet placements, but the most important element in a kitchen is always the lighting. Good lighting lends an aesthetic appeal and a practical application that cannot be overlooked that easily. The key to good kitchen lighting always lies in the lighting of the counter – it is recommended that you locate recessed downlights directly above the center of countertops.

Then, to fight the weird shadows that upper cabinets shed on the counter, consider adding under-cabinet lighting with the use of some well-placed LED light strips along the bottom of your cabinets. While it might seem like a mammoth task, in the beginning, it is worth going to all those lengths to achieve the dream kitchen you’ve always wanted finally!