
A high-end kitchen needs top-quality materials, statement lighting, and plenty of space to maneuver while cooking and hosting. You can also never underestimate the power of color to transform a space and make a kitchen look more expensive, given all of the personal associations and emotional connections tied up in the color wheel.
If the main goal is to make a home look expensive – perhaps you're about to sell your property or you want to squeeze the most out of your renovation budget as possible – it's best to keep the color palette relatively classic. Timeless neutrals and naturally occurring tones, such as green and blue, will give you a stylish kitchen that isn't going to look dated in five or ten years' time.