Your guests will never know that your kitchen isn’t nearly as costly as it appears.

Ryann Ford

Luxury doesn’t always mean spending big bucks.

Under-Cabinet Lighting

Get the high-end appearance of hardwiredunder-cabinet lightingwithout the price tag.

Kitchen white ceiling lights

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“Many trade stores will have solid metal choices that can make any kitchen look more expensive.

Hardware will also dress up cabinets and make the entire kitchen look stylish,” Hospod says.

Oversized Light Fixtures

Draw the attention away from the less-lovable parts of your kitchen with an eye-catchingoversized light fixture.

Floating corner shelves in maple wood kitchen

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Jay Wilde

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Open Shelving

Controversial to some, open shelving is a go-to way to make your kitchen seem more costly.

I love to layer framed art on an open shelf.

For a polished look, use high-quality wood or metal brackets," Lisanin says.

Crown Molding

A minor feature that can make a big impact iscrown molding.

Whether the cabinetry goes to the top of the ceiling or not, crown molding can be applied.

Invest in the feature that will draw the most attention for the best price.

Remove Clutter

Something that most high-end kitchen photos have in commonbeingclutter-free.

Keep your countertops tidy so things like the backsplash and countertops can shine rather than unsightly objects.

“An organized, clutter-free kitchen always looks more expensive.

Use stylishstorage solutionsto keep countertops clean and tidy,” Lisanin says.