The meals you cook naturally shift with the seasons. As the weather warms up, slow-braised dishes and hearty stews give way to grilled cuts, while roasted veggies turn into fresh, crisp salads.
It only makes sense that your kitchen follows suit. A refresh doesn’t have to mean a full gut renovation—in fact, designers say that some of the most impactful changes come from just tweaking how the space looks, feels, and functions. From minimizing what’s on display to rethinking your everyday routine with a new faucet from Zip Water, here are the four tips they recommended.
Declutter Before You Design
An organized kitchen isn’t just more efficient, it’s a blank canvas for a calmer, more intentional space. Decluttering unused mugs, vases, serving ware, and anything taking up space on the counter is an easy way to give your kitchen a breath of fresh air, says Jade Joyner, cofounder and principal designer of Metal + Petal in Charleston, SC. “Pare down to only what you actually use and love,” she says. “A clear surface changes the entire energy of a room.” The effect is an immediate visual reset, which can let your kitchen’s materials and finishes take center stage.