Designer Tips SwatchPop! Dream Home: Kitchen 10/16/2017 Share Welcome to week 5 of SwatchPop! Dream Home! This is a social media series where we present a collection of inspiration photos and you vote for your favorite. The winning inspiration photo will be featured right here on our blog with tips for getting the look in your home. Week 5 featured a collection of kitchens. Take a look at the collection that was voted on: eInteriors My Domaine BHG House Beautiful Amber Interior Design Sharon Taftain Kitchen #1 from E-Interiors was the winner! Read on to see how we approached this inspiration room and find tips on how to get this look in your home. The trick to decorating using inspiration photos isn't to copy the design exactly. Instead, the key to using inspiration photos is to incorporate some of the details from the inspiration that will complement your home. Kitchens are one of the most expensive room makeovers for a home so if you are going to do one, make sure you do it right and have a plan. If you love this winning kitchen, use it as inspiration when choosing materials and finishes. Below is a mood board with finishes and products that will help achieve this look. Maybe you love everything about this kitchen except the gold finishes...just switch it out! The best part of using inspiration photos is that you don't copy the inspiration, you pick and choose what you love and then see what works for your home. Lighting Paint Backsplash Hardware Hardware Faucet Flooring Stool Once you decide what you want in your home, shop around. Most people are drawn to the most expensive options they find and, luckily, the chances are high of finding a similar option for less money since there are so many shopping resources available these days. So even if you are doing a low budget kitchen makeover, make sure to find inspiration, decide on what you want and have a plan to get the best results! Splurge Faucet Save Faucet Splurge Lighting Save Lighting Splurge Hardware Save Hardware Since this design is very bright with clean lines, the stools and accessories play a huge role in the overall feel of the room. Wicker stools are great options to create a beautiful, warm contrast against the other colors and elements in the room. Take a look at some of our favorites: Houzz Target Bellacor Sohomod AllModern Houzz Thank you for voting along with our SwatchPop! Dream Home series! Be sure to follow along on Facebook and Instagram for Week 6 featuring bedrooms! This post may contain affiliate links, meaning at no additional cost to you, we will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. All opinions and recommendations are our own.