KATIE CHARLOTTE FIEDLER
22.06.2024 - 11:27 / thespruce.com / Megan McCarty
Audrey Scheck knows her way around a kitchen. As an interior designer based in Austin, Texas, she often puts her stylish touch on kitchen remodels by creating custom design plans that reflect each owner.
From down-to-the-studs renovations to arranging the final touches of decor, Scheck is there for it all. That’s why we turned to her to reveal the common decorating mistakes she sees in the heart of a home.
Read on eight decorating mistakes you may be making in your kitchen—and how to fix them.
Audrey Scheck is the owner of Audrey Scheck Design in Austin, Texas.
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“Damaged kitchen walls are no joke,” Scheck says. Nothing feels luxurious about a wall full of stains, discoloration, grease, and moisture—so the best way to prevent damaged walls is to incorporate a backsplash.
A backsplash will not only elevate the overall design aesthetic but protect your walls from splatting sauces and oils, too. Backsplashes also add significant value to your kitchen—a bonus if you plan to put it on the market someday.
Design by Audrey Scheck Design / Photo by Karissa Widder Photography
Anyone who has ever bumped elbows while cooking knows that counter space is prime real estate. You wouldn’t want to clutter essential prep space with unnecessary items.
Be selective with accent pieces to optimize vegetable chopping space and reduce visual distraction. Scheck recommends carefully choosing a couple of standout items with pops of color—a crock for your utensils or a framed piece of vintage art, perhaps—to complement the calming, soft tones of your kitchen.
Design by Audrey Scheck Design / Photo by Cate Black
KATIE CHARLOTTE FIEDLER
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