Give Your Kitchen New Life in No Time

This transitional kitchen in Atlanta was designed to stand the test of time. Thanks to some versatile choices, it also offers opportunities to change things up with minimal effort to create fresh, new looks for years to come.

Although it may not be an obvious choice, art above a kitchen hood is an excellent way to bring a new vibe into the space with a simple swapout. Here, the hood juts out 10 inches from the wall, allowing it to also serve double duty as a shelf. The accessories and textiles in the space were all pulled from the colors seen in the painting by artist Sally King Benedict.

Glass-front upper cabinets offer the chance to put cherished objects or decorative items on display. By simply changing out those items every few years, you can easily add a brand new look to the kitchen without any commitment involved.

If you're looking to only design your kitchen and dining area once, try to stick with the classics whenever possible. Just steps from the kitchen island is the family command center which involves homework, checking email, gathering for meals and playing games. The key design element here is the ebony farmhouse table which is sturdy, timeless and extremely versatile, so much so that it can be paired with virtually any style lighting or seating and work seamlessly.