When TZR reached out to interior designers in March 2022 to ask how to update your kitchen on a budget, their advice couldn't be more clear. It's about changing the backsplash. As Amy Youngblood, principal designer at Amy Youngblood Interiors, said at the time, it's effective and affordable because it doesn't require replacing more expensive parts like countertops or cabinetry. It may be hard to imagine how much of an impact this will have, but if you have any doubts, you're in luck. In fact, Hilary Duff just replaced her kitchen backsplash, and the dramatic results are just all the proof you need.
if caught How I met your father The first iteration of Star's Kitchen architectural digest A few years ago, you might have been surprised to hear about this unannounced transformation. Initially, Duff's backsplash featured a loud display of Patcha tiles by Ann Sacks' Popham Design Field Tile. advertisement. Paired with the bright blue cabinet of Benjamin Moore's Lucerne AF-530, it was a serious statement, and the actor said it reflected her personality perfectly.
But Duff seems to have experienced changes in her kitchen as well. On May 1, the 34-year-old posted a photo of herself and her husband standing in the same kitchen. However, this time the background is a little more subdued. Instead of the black and white patterns that previously dominated her walls, Ms. Duff stood in front of glossy, dark green tiles arranged in various patterns. As Youngblood mentioned, there was no need to replace any counters or cabinets. Duff obviously didn't pay for the project, but she's sure it was a cheaper choice than completely redoing the space.
But Duff wasn't done with affordable updates. Starr actually used another trick to paint the cabinets. Joy Williams of Joyful Design Studio told TZR that this could also have “huge benefits” during refreshes. The cabinets are now a creamy gray instead of the blue they used to be. This not only adds a timeless feel to the space, but also highlights the new green tiles.
Updating your kitchen can be daunting and expensive, but as the designer acknowledged (and Duff further attested), it doesn't have to be. New tiles (pasted or real) and a fresh coat of paint can give you a complete transformation worthy of a star and stay well within your budget.
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