Mesa Remodel - Kitchen

Here are the final photos from the Mesa Remodel for the first floor. You can find the family room photos here and the living room photos here.

The kitchen had already been upgraded with beautiful granite countertops and painted black cabinets. Accent lighting had been added beneath the upper cabinets and in the niches, which really made the kitchen stand out. All it needed was a few accessories. 

New construction in the southwest often includes niches to fill the space the vaulted ceilings have left behind. When accessorized right, these niches can bring the eye up and add interest to an otherwise dull space.

This kitchen happened to have four large niches.

One of the best things to think about when filling a niche is scale. Don't be afraid to use large objects and wall art, and when you have multiple niches to fill, keep it simple. Too much clutter will make it feel like the walls are coming in on you... but just enough will add the finishing touch.

Add variety too. I already had two iron pieces in the kitchen so opted for this bronze metal piece in the last niche. The other two niches simply have a large vase and some greenery. Not every niche needs to have artwork in it; just the focal points are fine.

A few useful accessories on the kitchen counters complete the room while keeping the look clean.

And whenever possible, add fresh flowers!