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Hey maybe you can help me out what I could add to my kitchen to make it feel more cozy.

Edit: Thanks everyone for the comments, helps me alot. I think I will add some color to the wall (not all) like the sage green color recommended sounds good. Maybe a clock to the wall lol. I just want to take it slow, I don't want it looking too much.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 hours ago

You just straight need more stuff. It's like a model home before people move in and personalize it.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 hours ago

I'm not sure. I love the wood and I think the plant above the cupboards helps, but it's a huge open space and kinda sterile with the white everywhere in my opinion. Hrm.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 hours ago

Add some strip lights under and over the cabinets. It will liven up the space and helps you see better when cooking. I prefer Hue or Nanoleaf light strips but there are many to choose from.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 7 hours ago

Drapes, even if they're always pulled back, will reduce the sterility of the windows.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 hours ago

Sage green walls would probably warm it up

[–] [email protected] 5 points 9 hours ago (1 children)

Have some cookie jars on the bench. Have a fruit bowl with fruit in it. Have a little herb garden

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 hours ago

I think the herb garden is a good idea.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 hours ago

What does it look like with the lights on? Try using warmer temperature bulbs. Phillips have some that change hue as you dim them.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 hours ago

you can put fabric on the top of the windows for some color.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 10 hours ago* (last edited 9 hours ago)

Bake some cookies. Apart from that, maybe find some colorful wall art and rugs. How about painting the wall behind the sink a fun, warm color to break up all the white?

I like your kitchen very much, btw.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 10 hours ago

Go to HomeGoods. Get a cart. Walk through the whole store. Pick 1 item per aisle and put it in your cart. Buy the items and put them in your kitchen.

Basically, I'm seeing a lot of blank white. Not very charming.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 10 hours ago

I agree with dance_ninja. Add some colour using art or plants. Paint or a bit of tile would be other options with a bit more effort.

I've got much the same scheme, maple cabinetry, white quartz countertops, black fixtures, but we added a pale teal backsplash tile for some nice colour to balance things out.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 10 hours ago

I see a lot of wood, metal, and not a lot of dark/cold colors. Maybe think of ways to add colored fabric with warmer tones?