Whether you are living in a city apartment or downsizing your home, you have been faced with a less-than-impressive sized kitchen. Homeowners who are big on cooking and entertaining may be disappointed by the size, but you will not be disappointed by the kitchen’s design with our top six decorating tips. These tips are here to help you maximize the potential of your small kitchen with expert decorating ideas. Let’s take a look! 

Decorating Ideas for a Small Kitchen:

1. Full Glam. 

The ultimate kitchen showstopper: Backsplash. Backsplash can instantly take any kitchen from drab to fab. With a wide selection, homeowners are able to customize their backsplash to fit their needs and style preferences. If you are looking to purchase backsplash for your home, contact Carpets N More today or visit our one of our beautiful showrooms. We would love to assist you on your next project! 

2. On Display. 

Open storage has become a more up and coming trend for kitchens, especially kitchens of a smaller size. Removing some of the doors from your cabinets can help make the space feel more open and welcoming. Plus, if you are looking to add a pop of color, you can paint the inside of the cabinets a fun color to liven up the space. 

3. Accessorize.

Plain kitchens can be boring. Just like any other room in your home, you can dress up a kitchen with decor pieces. Decorative pictures, hanging plants, and small decor pieces could add the perfect finishing touches to your kitchen’s countertops and walls. 

4. Go Light.

Light colors are the way to go with small kitchens. Dark color schemes tend to close off the room, making it feel dark and unwelcoming. While deciding on a color scheme, you may want to opt-in for light colored cabinets and walls. The light features will help create a more inviting, open space for guests and family.

5. Light up The Night.

Lighting is a great way to add personal style to a smaller space. With an array of different light fixtures, homeowners can find their own unique style with lighting. Plus, if your small kitchen feels closed off and dim, you can brighten it up with well-placed light fixtures. 

6. Take Advantage of Space.

You want to be sure that you are using every inch in your kitchen. Whether it is valuable wall space or floor space, you want to take advantage of it. Try adding wall decor that is multifunctional like a chalkboard wall for your grocery list or a magnetic board for your mail and pictures. 

Are you interested in learning more about kitchen backsplash? Contact us for more information on our selection and products. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you. 

Updating can get expensive, quick. For budget-friendly hacks that will not break the bank, check out our guide on eight budget-friendly kitchen updates. Let’s take a look! 

Eight Budget-Friendly Kitchen Updates: 

1. Make a Splash.

Your kitchen sink can be the focal point of your space, whether you like it or not. Updating the faucet can help bring your sink back to life. If you are looking for a quick fix, you spraypaint your current faucet fixture with a metallic color. Otherwise, replacing the fixture with a more modern one can be an excellent solution for an outdated room. 

2. Lights On. 

If your lights are dull, it can bring down the vibe of the entire room. To help bring it back to life, swap out your current light fixtures for brighter, more efficient ones. You may even want to consider finding a more trendy fixture to help update your space. 

3. Fresh Cabinetry. 

A fresh coat of paint can do wonders for outdated cabinetry. If your current cabinet color just is not working for you, try to update it with a new paint color. Deep colors are all the rage right now in cabinetry, but if you are looking for more inspiration, browse our online showroom to get inspired.  

4. Update Outlet/Light Switch Plates.

Outlet covers and light switch plates are subtle ways to tell if a kitchen is outdated. To help update on a budget, you can paint your current plates with a more trendy color. If you have the budget, you can swap out your current plates and covers with more current ones. 

5. Swap Out Old Hardware. 

Switching out your old hardware can be another way to spruce up your cabinetry. If the handles look old, it can age your kitchen. That being said, antique handles are all the rage right now. A tremendous budget-friendly hack is to go to a local antique shop in search of hardware. You may find one-of-a-kind treasures that make your kitchen unique.

6. Savage Storage. 

While you are updating, it is a good idea to add more storage wherever possible. Wall shelves and corner cubbies can be great, affordable solutions for extra storage in a snap. 

7. A Minimalist’s Countertop. 

A stylish home is a clutter-free home. Take on a minimalist’s approach by clearing off your countertops of clutter. 

8. Doll Up Your Decor. 

Now is the time to dress up your kitchen with stylish decor for a reasonable price. You can add new pictures to the walls, switch out your chair’s fabric, and add a runner to your floors. These simple and affordable ideas will help make your kitchen your own.  

With all the money you saved on updates, you can budget towards something you really desire like new floors. At Carpets N More, we do not compromise quality, and with financing options available, you can have the home of your dreams in no time. Call us or visit us for more information. 

Let’s be honest, trends come and go. They rarely stick around for very long and they are often hard to master. With the design industry constantly changing, you may want something that will stay in style longer than this sentence. We like to call these timeless trends “classics” or “staples,” because year after year they improve upon themselves and never go out of style. Now you may be wondering, what classic trend has stuck around all of these years? The answer: the color white. White is a seemingly timeless color that embodies the look of cleanliness, simplicity, and elegance all in one color. 

Today, we want to encourage you to take your design skills to the next level and embrace an all-white kitchen. Before you get hesitant or log off, it truly can be done to perfection. With our simple five tips, you can take your kitchen to the next level. Let us take a look! 

How to Embrace an All-White Kitchen: 

1. A Continuous Look.

One issue that homeowners may face when decorating an entire room in white is the stark comparison to the rest of your home. In order to make things blend, we recommend incorporating white throughout the rooms surrounding your kitchen. This will help make the transition feel cleaner and look more visually appealing. 

2. Create a Contrast.

We love dark floors, especially against the pureness of white! This beautiful contrast creates the most beautiful space. If you are interested in learning more about our selection of dark flooring, visit our online showroom at https://bit.ly/2HqdAq7. You can take a look at our beautiful selection of rich, dark hardwood floors that would perfectly accent an all-white kitchen. 

3. Add Neutrals. 

A lot of white can be a little intense visually. If you are looking to tone it down a bit, try adding neutrals throughout your kitchen. The neutrals will help balance the white and create a clean environment. 

4. Go Bold.

If you are not set on the idea of an entirely white room, you can add color with bold appliances and fixtures. Now is your chance to buy a bright blue refrigerator or yellow electronic mixer! It will have nothing to clash with and that is the best part.  

5. Add Elegance. 

Finish your space off with elegant backsplash and countertops. The right material can truly make a marvelous difference in your space. This will give you a chance to add texture without veering away from your color scheme.  

We hope you enjoyed these tips for embracing an all-white kitchen. Do not forget to visit us for all of your flooring and backsplash needs! 

When you have a busy life, organizing your home in your free time is the last thing on your mind. With booked calendars and full agendas, you want to organize your home, but fast. To help you organize your kitchen, we have created helpful tips for the busy homeowner. This way you can focus on what is important and leave the organizing to us! 

Kitchen Organization for The Busy Homeowner:

Make a List, Check it Twice. 

One of the most difficult parts of organizing your kitchen is your food. Before you go to the grocery store, have a pre-prepared list. As you use items, write it down on the list to avoid confusion and potentially forgetting things. Plus, if you are looking for a beautiful grocery list, you can paint a chalkboard wall in your kitchen. This way you know what you need at all times and everyone in the family can contribute. Plus, it is totally stylish. 

The Right Place. 

Organizational experts want homeowners to realize that organizing can be easy. If you want to make your kitchen more functional, place everything near its purpose. By that we mean, place your pots near the stove and your cups near the fridge. When things are within easy reach, it can make cooking clean up a whole lot easier on you. 

Labeled. 

Labeling is one of the most affective and useful organizing tools. If you use clear containers, print a label out for it. Label each of your food items to help you and your family has ease of mind and ease of use. 

Reuse + Repurpose. 

Old mason jars and glasses can be reused and repurposed throughout your home. Before you throw away emptied glass jars, think about the different ways you can use it. 

Expired. 

Always a good idea to keep an eye out on your food’s expiration date. Throw away things in your pantry that have expired and keep an eye on your refrigerator’s items. 

Get Contained. 

Clear containers are one of the most functional storage options for kitchens. They work well for storing your flour, seeds, spices, etc. Just be sure to print a label! 

How do you keep your home organized? Be sure to leave us a comment below!

In the past, kitchen backsplashes were not addressed in the design stage, they were instead an afterthought. Today, backsplashes are a unique and creative way to draw attention to a focal point, and a driving force in design element. Below are a few tips that will make backsplash choices a breeze!

1. Home Colors – Is there a consistent color scheme throughout your home? If so, pick one of these colors for your backsplash. Are you planning on keeping this color scheme for years, or replacing soon? Keep in mind that tile backsplashes are more permanent than paint or fabric. When in doubt, stick with white and neutrals.
2. Balance of Colors – Look around your kitchen and determine if you have different colors or a consistent color scheme. Think wall paint color, cabinet color, countertop color and floor color. If there are many colors in your kitchen, go with a neutral backsplash. If your kitchen is a consistent color scheme like white or neutral, now is your chance to go bold with the backsplash. Just make sure it’s a color you won’t get tired of or a trendy color that fades quickly!
3. Kitchen Surface Patterns – Are the walls a solid color or wallpapered? Don’t forget about decorative moldings and chair railing on the wall. The same goes for the cabinets, are they simple, clean lines, or do they have decorative carved molding.  Are the countertops a solid color surface, or a busy, marble surface? Don’t forget about the floors. Too many patterns can be busy and confusing, while too little can be boring and bland. The goal is a balanced kitchen!
4. Counter Space Use – Do you have small appliances like toasters, can openers or cookbooks, and artwork on the counters? If you display a lot of items on your countertops, a busy backsplash will make your kitchen look confused and cluttered. On the other hand, if your countertops have open space, a plain backsplash may appear boring or washed out. Here is your chance to focus on a backsplash “Focal Point” with color and pattern.
5. Tile Installation is a PATTERN – Most of us never think of this tip as a pattern, but it is! Many backsplash tiles used are smaller and create a pattern on its own. Subway tiles are a wonderful way to add a herringbone or brick pattern, while square tiles are perfect for a diamond pattern. Keep in mind, grout color will also create a pattern.

These days, kitchen backsplashes are no longer there to protect your walls from spills and splatter. With the array of backsplash designs and materials available, they can add to the decor of your kitchen.  In fact, updating or installing a backsplash is one of the easiest ways to upgrade an old kitchen. So, if your kitchen’s decor has gotten a bit bland, add some pizazz to it by installing a trendy backsplash.

It’s important to spend some time on deciding what type of backsplash you’ll be installing in your kitchen. While it may seem like a simple task, choosing the right type of backsplash material and design can be complicated because it must fit in with your kitchen’s overall design.  What are some important things you should keep in mind during this process?

1. Height of the Backsplash

Many homeowners overlook the height of the backsplash, but this is a critical detail. The backsplash should have an endpoint. The endpoint of the backsplash can depend upon the placement of the cabinetry or your personal preference.

2. Will you go with colors or stay neutral?

The colors you’re interested in using the backsplash design scheme is the first decision you’ll make. You’ll have to decide whether you’re interested in selecting a color theme or if you feel it’s best to stay in the neutral zone. A colorful backsplash is a bold design choice that has an immediate impact. A neutral design is a safe choice that can add just as much character.

3. Type of Material

The kind of material you’ll be using in your kitchen backsplash design is just as important as the colors you will be selecting. What type of materials will blend well with your kitchen? Backsplash materials are available in ceramic, tile, glass and several other variants.

Are you ready to add a wow factor to your kitchen’s design? Well, it’s time to install a well-crafted and intricate design backsplash to your kitchen walls. 

Tuna salad is delicious but can be unhealthy when too many additions are made. But it doesn’t have to be! This is a healthy version of tuna salad that you can indulge in and either prepare in a wrap, on crackers or as a sandwich.

What You Will Need:

5 Oz. Tuna in water

1 Granny Smith Apple

½ Cup Olive Oil based Mayonnaise

2 Tbsp. Yellow Mustard

Salt and Cracked Black Pepper (to taste)

Choice of Large flour tortilla wraps

Romaine Lettuce

Directions:

Drain the water out of the tuna. Place into a large mixing bowl. Dice or cube the Granny Smith apple into small pieces. Add diced apple, mayo and mustard to the mixing bowl. Mix all contents together with a large spoon or fork. Then add salt and pepper to taste. I prefer 1 Tsp. salt and 1 Tsp. cracked black pepper.

Layout wrap and line it with one leaf of romaine lettuce. Spoon in the tuna salad and wrap the tortilla like a burrito. Feel free to add shredded cheddar cheese for extra flavor (if you do not mind the extra calories) or grapes for a guilt-free boost in flavor!