"As someone who loves to entertain and cook healthy meals for my family, I spend more time in the kitchen than anywhere else in the house. Unfortunately, our kitchen tends to feel dark, which is surprising considering it has a lot of windows. Even with the overhead lights on, I often struggle to see the food I'm preparing. I find myself lifting produce to the window to examine for bruises, so how to brighten a dark room is top of mind for me."
"For starters, the rattan shades had to go. Brittny Button, founder and principal designer of Button Atelier, suggested installing lighter shades straight out of the gates. I went with these gorgeous Roman shades from TWOPAGES. Additionally, Button suggested elegant drapes for the adjoining dining space. "The idea is to layer Roman blinds with the drapes," she said. This was surprising to me, as I had always imagined plantation shutters for my kitchen windows. Button explained plantation shutters give off a more casual vibe "rather than elevate the feel of the space that drapes or Romans can.""
The kitchen felt unexpectedly dark despite many windows due to dark rattan shades, deep-toned countertops, backsplash, and floors, and insufficient overhead lighting. Replace dark window coverings with light-colored Roman shades and add elegant drapes to lift the room's tone. Layer Roman blinds with drapes instead of choosing plantation shutters to achieve a more elevated feel. Increasing and improving overhead lighting and choosing lighter surfaces will improve visibility for food preparation and reduce the overall heaviness of the space.
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