The Heart of the Home... It better be nice!

You know what they say, the kitchen is the heart of the home. More than any other room in a house/apartment/condo/etc., the kitchen is the most versatile room. It's the gathering place when entertaining and on a regular Wednesday night... so it better not be ugly like this one!

It isn't the end of the world if you have an ugly kitchen... kitchen facelifts are really easy and can be done within a reasonable price range. Cupboards can be painted a nice neutral, hardware can be replaced and updated, and even the countertop can be replaced all for a reasonable price.

If your kitchen is beyond salvation and is too ugly for a facelift, my favourite little Swedish buddy from Ikea has got you covered. For much less money than most kitchen renos, Ikea provides a lot of great options. In tough economic times, who can afford expensive custom work? Despite the recent Home Renovation Tax Credit in Canada, a huge reno project could be way too expensive. Let's stick to good old Ikea to keep our minds sane and our wallets plentiful!


Ikea has every style covered... modern, traditional, something to suit everyone's fancy! The kitchen below certainly caters to a more modern style but still incorporates a ton of storage space, which is typically lacking in modern kitchen designs. I love the exposed stainless steel hood over the stove and abundant counter space.


This next kitchen is also quite modern, but certainly very different than the above. The dark floor-to-ceiling cabinets provide clean lines and the hardware reinforce those lines. The backsplash and countertop in the same tone as the cabinets keep the look streamlined and very simple. Complimenting white walls ensures the busiest room in the house doesn't get too dark.


Go to ikea.ca to see their kitchen catalog and check out all the other styles.