Buying a new home does not guarantee that it will also come with new appliances. After investing a lot of money in a new house it can also be difficult to go out and start spending a lot of new money on appliances, such as a washer dryer or dishwasher. Even though you may fancy that brand new stove, there are still ways to spruce up your current one and give it some new features. These simple ideas will help you to achieve this goal.
When planning the color scheme of your kitchen you will probably discover that the color of your stove does not match or complement it well. The stove may also be scuffed, marked or have signs of a lot of wear. This can easily be remedied by buying spray paint from a hardware store that has been specifically designed for metal appliances. The colors are often limited, so you will have to stick to neutral colors.
I would not advise spray painting the stove in the kitchen as you can easily end up with paint everywhere on other appliances and furniture. Also, most paints need to be used in a well ventilated area which often means outside.
On your stove top will often find there are wire coils covering the gas-burning or electric surface. Putting a teakettle on top of these wire coils can add quite a distinctive look. They come in a variety of colors and shapes which can complement the color scheme you have in your kitchen. It is possible to add quite a contemporary look with the addition of a stylish teakettle to your stove.
Many kitchen stoves are found sitting against a wall with a range hood fixed atop. The space at the back of the stove can be decorated, either with a piece of art or with a colorful splash back or decorative tiles. Also, the small ledge at the back can be used for sitting small terracotta plant pots on. Anything that you do place in this area should be resistant to heat and flames.
As you can see, it is relatively easy to update the look of your stove and accessorize it effectively. If a new stove is currently beyond your budget, then enhancing the look of your old one is a good choice.
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