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You TiVo the Food Network, have the grocery store on speed dial and compile the best recipes this side of the Atlantic. But if you’re like me, your culinary dreams go right down the disposal when you enter the kitchen because your workspace just doesn’t measure up to the fancy ones on TV. While I knew I could cook standard fare in my lackluster kitchen, I believed having a professional-grade kitchen would better serve me in my fabulous culinary adventures.

Luckily for us, I’ve found that cooking up a new look for your kitchen can be easier than most soufflés. Here’s some tips on upgrading your kitchen to professional status and becoming the envy of your neighbors—with money to spare!

Make the Most of What You Already Have
Stick to your fall renovation budget by simply updating what you already own. Love the design of your cabinetry but feel it doesn’t convey professionalism? Rather than spend money on a costly new installation, upgrade your look by repainting or refinishing your existing cabinets. Choose a color or finish that looks sleek and modern. Dark espresso shades look high-end and go beautifully with stainless kitchen appliances. Glidden Evermore™ paint comes in a high-gloss finish in great shades for the kitchen like Dark Cavern and Rich Mocha. Adding a few new, modern handles or knobs are another foolproof way refresh old cabinets.

If you are looking to update your counter tops but aren’t ready to invest in new granite or marble, consider adding accessories that look professional and stand out. A sleek chopping block like the Catskill Professional Grade End-Grain Chopping Block and professional-grade small appliances like those from Dacor add function to your countertop and can streamline the look of your space.

Focus on Smart Splurges
Including luxury items in your kitchen gives an upscale appearance to the entire space. By choosing the right items to spend more on, you can increase functionality without sacrificing style.

Fixtures tend to be a major focal point in the kitchen, and splurging on your faucet will instantly update your sink and kitchen space. The professional-grade LadyLux Pro™ kitchen suite from Grohe features a modern design and offers functionality via its four draw points. The main and prep sinks, pot filler and pillar tap feature GROHE’s RealSteel® technology. Made of solid Grade 304 stainless steel, such fittings are a great choice for commercial kitchens thanks to their durable, non-corrosive surface that is easy to clean and immune to the acidic effects of foods like tomatoes and oranges. The cartridge design of the faucets incorporate SilkMove®, for smooth operation and an extra-wide operating angle while RealSteel ensures your faucet will retain its “like-new” luster for decades, keeping you cooking in style.

Think Small
When creating a professional kitchen environment, small changes often make the biggest difference. Professional utensils like a spatula or tongs from Antoni Arola allow you to cook like a pro and look great on display.

Professional-grade pots and pans, like those in the Simply Calphalon Stainless collection, make cooking a breeze and look great hung from a pot rack on the wall or ceiling. An attractive set of knives like the J.A. Henckels Five Star collection or a sophisticated cooking utensil display from All-Clad’s steel utensil collection can add flair to countertops and is a relatively inexpensive way to accomplish an upgraded look.

Whether it’s a top to bottom renovation or simply a spruce up, spicing up your kitchen this fall will have you looking-and cooking-like a professional in no time. For more information on products that add an air of luxury to your kitchen, check out groheamerica.com.

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