{"id":2292,"date":"2015-07-28T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-07-28T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/?guid=faef52b3cefdf636dd31300dcf3507c7"},"modified":"2015-07-28T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2015-07-28T00:00:00","slug":"splurge-versus-save-high-end-kitchen-design-that-wont-break-the-bank","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/splurge-versus-save-high-end-kitchen-design-that-wont-break-the-bank\/","title":{"rendered":"Splurge versus save: High end kitchen design that won&#8217;t break the bank"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><meta name=\"Googlebot-News\" content=\"noindex, nofollow\"\/><\/p>\n<p>(BPT) &#8211; Ninety-eight percent of people believe good design enhances their daily lives, and they&rsquo;re willing to pay more for products that truly reflect their own personal style and aesthetic, according to a new study from Dwell. Drawing the line between &ldquo;splurging&rdquo; on those premium items that bring a design vision to life and finding ways to &ldquo;save&rdquo; money on the backend can sometimes be a bit challenging, though.<\/p>\n<p>The same study notes that 73 percent of people prefer to have fewer, higher quality items in their lives. But, when it comes to quality-versus-quantity in kitchen design, you really can have it all if you know where and how to look &mdash; particularly when it comes to the latest design and technological advancements that enhance our everyday lives.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;When designing a high-end space, it&rsquo;s important to remember that you&rsquo;re shaping more than just a living environment; you&rsquo;re laying the foundation for a future community of friends and family,&rdquo; said Michela O&rsquo;Connor Abrams, president and CEO of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dwell.com\/lgstudio\" rel=\"nofollow\">Dwell<\/a>, the award-winning design media company. &ldquo;Design elements that marry beautiful aesthetics, intuitive technology and functionality &mdash; and are reflective of your authentic taste and personal style &mdash; should always rise to the top when deciding which products to introduce into your home.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Dwell on Design 2015, America&rsquo;s largest design show, just wrapped up in Los Angeles. A highlight of the 10<sup>th<\/sup> annual show was the launch of the new <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lg.com\/us\/appliances\/discoverlgstudio\" rel=\"nofollow\">LG Studio<\/a> line of appliances inspired by renowned designer, Nate Berkus. The new appliances blend best-in-class technological innovation with an uncompromising approach to design, delivering integrated and timeless styling that embodies high design tailor-made for any kitchen aesthetic.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Every family has a different sense of personal style, and the beauty of design is seeing that personality uniquely reflected in each home,&rdquo; says Berkus, LG Studio&rsquo;s artistic advisor. &ldquo;When we were designing the new line of appliances, I wanted to help people create a kitchen that was hardworking, but also handsome &mdash; a space they would love now and in the future. The best interiors are ones that tell a story and are assembled over time.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>In conceptualizing and creating a high-end kitchen, Berkus offers a few suggestions to consumers on which aspects of kitchen design require a large investment and where they can afford to hold back.<\/p>\n<p>First off, if you have the budget, Berkus recommends dishing on a well-made marble counter top.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;It&rsquo;s such a classic piece but also very durable, meaning it will still look great for years to come, which is what a forever kitchen is all about,&rdquo; he says.<\/p>\n<p>Lighting, on the other hand, is an opportunity to save.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The trick is to take the time to shop for vintage sconces and light fixtures. They will add loads of character to your home but don&rsquo;t have to cost a lot,&rdquo; says Berkus.<\/p>\n<p>Another way to add character to your kitchen is flooring. Think vintage wood flooring, said Berkus. It&rsquo;s a splurge, but so worth it. You can then save on new cabinetry by painting the existing ones in a black lacquer or gray.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;ve done this in my own home renovations and for clients. The effect is so great, no one will know you didn&rsquo;t spend a fortune on new cabinets.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to appliances, look for premium stainless models at the best you can afford, Berkus noted. Hardworking appliances that can go the distance are worth every cent.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The new LG Studio line that I advised on features pro-style design elements that instantly make a kitchen feel high end,&rdquo; says Berkus.<\/p>\n<p>For dressing up your kitchen, shop your home and use things you already own. Objects from your travels, framed photographs, ceramic bowls or hand-woven baskets are all things that personalize a space and make it feel layered.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I love the idea of doing something unexpected in the kitchen, like creating a seating area in your kitchen space,&rdquo; says Berkus. Shop your weekend flea market or online for a vintage sofa and coffee table and set up an area for your family to relax in.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;It&rsquo;s all about creating moments like these that help you live more beautifully,&rdquo; adds Berkus.<\/p>\n<p>Where consumers can splurge instead is in technology, like the new <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lg.com\/us\/appliances\/discoverlgstudio\" rel=\"nofollow\">LG Studio<\/a> gas slide-in range. Its patented ProBake Convection and EasyClean Express technologies allow for more even cooking across every rack and, once the baking is done, quick and easy clean-up in just a matter of minutes without using any harsh chemicals.<\/p>\n<p>It&rsquo;s important to remember the goal is always to design a kitchen that won&rsquo;t feel dated in one year, or even five years from now. Every element of your kitchen needs to go the distance, whether you splurge &mdash; or save &mdash; on those desired elements that bring your personal style to life.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img src='http:\/\/www.brandpointcontent.com\/printsite\/ImageWriter.ashx?articleid=21653&#038;memberid=89323' border='0' width='1' height='1' \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(BPT) &#8211; Ninety-eight percent of people believe good design enhances their daily lives, and they&rsquo;re willing to pay more for products that truly reflect their own personal style and aesthetic, according to a new study from Dwell. 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