10 Designer Tips To Instantly Elevate Your Kitchen | How To Elevate Your Kitchen

Join Ashley as she shares her designer tips on how to elevate your kitchen!
Video Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:35 - Unique Cabinetry Layout
02:08 - Solid Surface Countertops & Backsplash
03:14 - Quality Cabinetry Hardware
04:14 - Live Plants & Florals
04:58 - Beautiful & Functional Accessories
05:59 - Mix & Layer Hard Surface Materials
06:37 - Adding Ease & Functionality
08:24 - Incorporating Soft Textiles
08:58 - Artwork & Unexpected Lighting
10:02 - Getting Organized
11:16 - Thanks for Watching!
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10 Designer Tips To Instantly Elevate Your Kitchen | How To Elevate Your Kitchen

[@ashleychilders]

Kitchens are one of my favorite rooms to design and in today’s video I’m sharing 10 tips to elevate the look and feel of your kitchen! Let me know what tip is your favorite and if you have any kitchen design questions for me! 🤎🤎

[@TheSushmaHomeSellingTeam]

I think we can all agree, most of us here are kitchen lovers. 🥰🥰

[@ashleychilders]

Absolutely!!! ❤️❤️

[@dorothy-z]

Super tips, Ashley! I will watch this video over and over again, until I have memorized all your tips in my mind. I like especially the tip to draw the backsplash to the ceiling, which is a really elevating way for the kitchen, for example if you use marble or ceramics. The other super tip is the functionality of your kitchen solutions. Everything has to work for you, otherwise you‘ll get annoyed every day.

[@sarahofer4368]

Terrific tips! My kitchen is in need of a refurb and your tips are exactly what I needed.

[@user-pl9ls2zp1v]

Ashley, #8, Soft furnishings, it is nice to make a place for yourself, enjoying tea or coffee (quiet moment). #9 Art work & unexpected lighting! I designed my new kitchen out of all the things that did not work from previous kitchens. Thank you so much for spending the time to create this video, it is just lovely.

[@shaistaabbas1760]

Love the way u say "hello design lovers"

[@ashleychilders]

Thank you!! 🥰🥰

[@nasevedodge]

Thanks Ashley I just did a refresh my kitchen and pleased to know I have introduced allot of your kitchen pointers Now doing my laundry room 🆘 can you give so great pointers on layout and storage solutions 🇨🇦👍🏾

[@GrandmaSandy]

Have a beautiful home and I just love how you have put everything together so perfect hugs and kisses from grandma, Sandy, and Debbie

[@firestick4991]

My favorite tip was getting organized! 😂 I already mentioned that I’m painting the cabinets. However, it doesn’t do anything to improve the functionality of them. Whoever designed this kitchen originally, thought it would be a great idea to limit most of the openings in the cabinets to 9x9 inches, and to have a bunch of them! We have 26 cabinet doors. And they are all tall, skinny and tiny! The drawers are 3 inches deep and 7 inches wide. And there’s 11 identical drawers. It’s so dysfunctional. So, I’ve been avoiding getting organized. Mainly because I just don’t know what to do with all that unusable space. I actually had to take over the coat closet in the kitchen (don’t ask) and use it as an alternate pantry, building out shelves in there, just for some practical storage. I’ve attempted to reimagine the space several times. Because the storage is so small, everything ends up on the counter. 🙄There’s one other tall, skinny space off to the far corner that was supposed to be an appliance cupboard, so it has more room. But I’ve been putting off reorganizing it out of sheer frustration with the storage situation, as a whole. And as a renter, I don’t know how much I’m willing to spend to improve things, or attempt at organizing it. However, this video has given me a push to do that, especially after all the painting I’ve done to improve the look in there. Thanks!

[@pricedesign8805]

Great tips, I also like the hard surface backsplash going all the way up the wall.

[@ashleychilders]

Thank you!!! ❤️

[@bglr2783]

I love your design style and all the examples used. Very informative video.

[@firestick4991]

On the plus side, I have lots of wall space for art! I live in a historic town, and I was able to put large, metal pictures of the town as a backsplash, because we don’t have one. The cream upper cabinets and walls, with the black lowers, are broken up with the black and white photos of the town in the middle. It looks so cool! I wish I did this sooner.

[@jaiderariza1292]

Tip 7 Adding ease and functionality was my favorite tip!

[@ashleychilders]

I love that one too! Thanks for watching!

[@tamaratyler7786]

I loved your tip about unexpected lighting and plan to put a lamp in a corner. I have some plants but will now consider how to add more. Thank you Ashley!💝

[@ashleychilders]

Yay!! I’m so glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching 🤎🤎

[@rebeccacarro2733]

I think this is totally one of my favorite videos, for sure. I gutted my (new to me) kitchen 9 years ago and while I still love it and it doesn’t look dated at all, there are a few things I wish were more ‘in style’ - for lack of a better way of putting it - then. I would have done cabinets down to the counter, for sure bronze cabinet knobs and pulls or black. I may change that, but I did buy quality hardware. Also, I would incorporate the countertop up the wall as a backsplash vs tile. This was a wealth of info, and as a new designer these tips are golden 💛✨

[@rebeccacarro2733]

By the way, I drive around with a clipper in my car for clipping branches when I need them! I always have fresh branches 🤎🍂

[@SandraDeeChan]

Awesome video, Ashley! Top 3 tips I liked: organization, greenery, and beautiful yet functional accessories! Truly a “daily delight!”

[@ashleychilders]

Thank you!! I love those 3 tips as well! 🤎🤎

[@lorrainel2314]

When we redesigned our kitchen 5 years ago we included a bin drawer for recycling, compost and rubbish disposal. We included large drawers for more efficient storage and incorporated separate areas for baking, food prep, etc. We made the peninsular island wider to increase the way in and it means I can use it as a buffet area for hosting. Loved your tips.

[@paulenedean3774]

Love your videos Ashley!💕

[@vickigonya9432]

My tip - I am using the top half of an armoire with a custom base cabinet of drawers. Mounting it on heavy heavy duty drawer slide so the entire unit appears built in but pulls forward accessing a hidden room( former laundry room) once inside it bolts and locks in place so it cannot be moved.

[@ashleychilders]

Wow, that sounds amazing!!

[@firestick4991]

Nice!

[@memphis2375]

Great video! I love it when there’s beautiful artwork and soft lighting in a kitchen as well!😊

[@ashleychilders]

Thank you and me too, those elements add such a welcoming layer to a kitchen!

[@janinehechter7673]

Great tips & video as always thank you Ashley!

[@camuchanomellini903]

I truly enjoyed all the tips and Im applying it to my Kitchen decor 🤩

[@ashleychilders]

That's fantastic to hear! I'm glad you found the tips helpful!

[@coolpersonlolollloll3540]

Thank you for sharing this tips

[@maaamiii6918]

This was good, Ashley. I'm about to change my kitchen cabinet hardware from polished nickel to matte black iron and I was glad for the reminder to opt for quality knobs and pulls. There are some inexpensive choices out there that look okay, but I know I'll be much happier in the long run with substantial, quality- material hardware. Thanks again.

[@ashleychilders]

Oh I’m so happy to hear that!! 🤎🤎 good quality hardware is always a great investment!

[@firestick4991]

Great timing! I’m in the process of painting my lower kitchen cabinets a high gloss Carbon black. It’s an amazing transformation! But I was wondering what else I can do to take it to the next level - as a renter. So this is perfect! 😍🤩

[@firestick4991]

If you don’t know, Behr’s Carbon black is one of the darkest, richest blacks Behr has. It’s gorgeous!

[@ashleychilders]

Oh yay!!! I’m so glad you enjoyed the video and yes I LOVE Carbon Black!! 🖤🖤

[@elvirareyes-ro5cs]

Thank you!!!

[@vickigonya9432]

I want to raise the counter tops 2". Im going to put a second swing out top under the main stationary one. I have a small galley kitchen.

[@ashleychilders]

Countertop height is such a personal decision!! Our clients want them anywhere from 36”-40”…. Such a big range. It’s all about ease of use and what works for your height. I love the idea of a swing out top! So functional and space saving!

[@vickigonya9432]

@@ashleychilders yes!! I'm doing a 1 " solid surface quartz remnant under there and it has the wood like the lower cabinets attached to cover the gap. Lighter than 3 cm granite. I also pulled the lower cabs forward flush with the fridge, so they are 30" deep tops on both sides.

[@jenniferito2326]

Does anyone have a good online source for quality hardware? I did not see any sources listed.

[@ashleychilders]

Check out build.com They carry loads of great brands!

[@kathycourtney2]

I say no upper cabinets, more European look and if you need a cabinet throw in an antique one, the kitchens by Devol are my favorite.

[@ashleychilders]

Oh DeVol is my fave as well!! I went to their NYC showroom last fall and just swooned for hours!

[@sterlgirlceline]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@noviaparker5839]

Decorating with pumpkins is overly done, and is non appealing, would like to see more fall decorating with out them.

[@dannusmk1578]

These tips will be out if style in less than 2 yrs time. This person clearly does not own a home. It’s a fad. One of many. Very little designer experience.

[@brightonbarnard]

lol since when are adding living plants or functional accessories a fad

[@user-pl9ls2zp1v]

@dannusmk1578... Hardly! Every tip exudes longevity!

[@danafarist2735]

and how rude

[@teresawasinger772]

These are NOT INSTANT! A lousy click bait title. Shame on you. I can instantly add a stone backsplash? Pure lies.