Preparing to host a gathering and don’t want your guests' eyes to be on the granite?

Lay out a bunch of charcuterie boards when hosting, Gordon suggests.

For example, she recommends placing atable runnerdown the center of an island.

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Wondering what cabinet colors will have the most impactful effect?

“The contrast will really make thehardwarepop and add a touch of sophistication to your kitchen.”

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The key is to be strategic when selecting what paint color to use.

By taking this approach, it’ll help the countertops blend in rather than stand out, Collier explains.

Wallpaper, whether traditional orremovable, is another approach that you could take that will have a similar effect.

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